Lyon County will reduce Emergency Operations Center to “monitor and ready” status and resume normal business operations beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18. The National Weather Service forecasts a cold weather system this week followed by milder weather patterns through the end of January. Lyon County officials will continue to monitor weather forecasts and are prepared for potential flooding in the future if the need arises.
Citizens are also encouraged to stay prepared for potential flooding, including keeping sandbags in place, through spring thaw.
The Lyon County emergency operations center phone number, 775-461-3757 will remain active until close of business at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
For flooding and weather-related concerns and assistance, residents are encouraged to save the following numbers:
Non-emergency: LCSO Communications Division, 775-463-6620
Power outages: NV Energy, 775-834-4444
Downed trees/flooding on Lyon County roads or right-of-ways: Lyon County Roads Department, Road Yard, 775-463-6551
Road conditions: Nevada Department of Transportation, 5-1-1 or www.nvroads.com
Trash not picked up: Waste Management, 775-329-8822
County water and sewer concerns: Lyon County Utilities, 775-246-6220, Emergency, 775-720-7353
Human services/basic needs: Lyon County Human Services, 775-577-5009
In an emergency, call 911.
For additional information, visit https://www.lyon-county.org/ and follow https://www.facebook.com/LyonCountyNV.
In addition, Lyon County is continuing to support residents in Smith Valley with services as Highway 208 remains closed. For current road conditions, visit https://www.nvroads.com/.
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