Lyon County makes emergency declaration ahead of forecasted flooding event
The Board of County Commissioners in Lyon County approved a Declaration of Emergency as presented by County Manager Jeff Page Saturday afternoon, a press release from Lyon County said.
Lyon County crews are continuing to prepare by cleaning drainage locations, supplying sand bag locations and monitoring storm activity. Lyon County has received multiple inquiries about the bridge in Dayton.
County Manager Page explains that crews have been and will be monitoring the bridge. They have pre-staged equipment near the bridge to be used to remove debris to ensure that the bridge remains open.
Lyon County urges those in flood prone areas to prepare for flooding. Have sufficient food, water and medication to last several days.
Residents are advised to have a plan for pets and livestock. If you have livestock in flood prone areas it is recommended that you get the livestock moved to higher ground.
The Lyon County Emergency Coordination Center has been partially activated to coordinate preparedness activities with the State Emergency Operations Centers and surrounding counties.