Lyon County emergency management responds to flood issues, urges preparation for next storm
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:50am
Dayton, and Lyon County at large, dealt with numerous flooding incidents during the last storm.
While the National Weather Service is not currently forecasting additional flooding concerns with the upcoming storms, Taylor Allison of the Lyon County Office of Emergency Management said her office is ready to respond again if the flooding occurs.
Most flood reports came from the broader Dayton area, Allison said, including Dayton Valley Ranchos and near Mark Twain, but officials also received reports of flooding throughout the county.
To mitigate flooding, the county has focused efforts on deploying sandbags.
“Lyon County has collaborated with the Nevada Division of Forestry, Central Lyon Fire Protection District, and Lyon County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue to deploy sandbags to residents in the Dayton Valley Ranchos area,” Allison said. “The Lyon County Roads Department is keeping the sandbag locations stocked with sand available to the community.”
Sandbags are available throughout the county at the following location:
Sandbags are available to residents at the following sandbag locations:
Mound House Fire Station – 56 Red Rock Rd, Mound House, NV
Silver City Community Center – 385 High Street, Silver City, NV 89428
Fire Station #39 – 460 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, NV 89403
Dayton Valley Road, just southwest of Sutro Rd
Fire Station #35 – 231 Corral Drive, Dayton, NV 89403
Stagecoach Community Center – 8105 US-50, Stagecoach, NV 89429
Silver Springs JPO Office – 1075 Pyramid Ave., Silver Springs, NV 89429
Mason Town Hall Building – 55 Bridge Street, Mason, NV 89447
Dressler Park Community Arena – 2715 Hwy 208, Wellington NV 89444
City of Fernley – sandbags available at the rodeo grounds
“Residents will need to bring their own shovel,” Allison said. “We do have a limited number of prepared sandbags that can be delivered to residents with mobility challenges and need additional assistance.”
For support with sandbags, residents can call the Emergency Operations Center at (775) 461-3757.
While the last storm may have subsided, the danger of future flooding is still present.
“Lyon County residents should keep their sandbags in place and stay prepared for ongoing storms through Spring thaw,” Allison said. “Residents are encouraged to clear any leaves or debris from storm gutters and drainages in front of, or on their properties to ensure water can flow freely.”
In addition, the roads, utilities and facilities departments staff have been actively monitoring and responding to reports of flooding across the county, Allison said.
“If a need arises, Lyon County Human Services is also available to open shelters,” Allison said.
For livestock and large animals affected by flooding, Lyon County is working with Technical Large Animal Rescue to evacuate animals if their pastures or barns are impacted by flooding. Do you have large animals that need transport due to flooding? Call the Emergency Operations Center at (775) 461-3757.
If flooding is an emergency or a risk to life or safety, residents should call 911, otherwise the Emergency Operations Center can help.
As the next storms arrive, Allison encourages residents to stay prepared and vigilant.
“Stay prepared for extended power outages, have at least 3 days worth of food, water, and necessary supplies on hand in the event of rain or snow storms,” Allison said.
