As the National Weather Service anticipates an atmospheric river event in western Nevada, Storey County officials are reminding all residents to prepare by having food, water, batteries, flashlights and alternative heating sources on hand as power may go out.
The storm is expected to bring heavy snow Sunday and heavy rain starting Monday mid-morning. According to a press release, urban and small stream flooding is possible in Storey County.
Self-service sand piles are located at Fire Station 74 in Lockwood, Fire Station 72 in the Virginia City Highlands, the Mark Twain Community Center in Mark Twain, and at the end of Toll Road opposite of the Icehouse in Virginia City. Sandbags are provided but residents are asked to bring their own shovel.
If needed, an evacuation center for Lockwood area residents is prepared at the Senior Center on Peri Ranch Road.
The county will assess weather and potential flooding conditions, and updates will be posted to the county’s social media: https://www.facebook.com/StoreyCounty/ and https://twitter.com/StoreyCounty.
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