Douglas County prepares for onslaught of wet weather

With flood warnings up around Northern California and Western Nevada, Douglas County officials are alerting residents of a flood watch issued for the area from late Saturday night January 7 through Monday morning, January 9.

Douglas County Emergency Management is preparing for changing flood conditions and the safety of Douglas County residents.

Currently the East Fork Fire Protection District, serving as Douglas County Emergency Management under contract, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Road Department, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and several other entities, including the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, are working together, and staying in close communication with the National Weather Service and Nevada Division of Emergency Management to monitor changing conditions.

Residents should be advised that weather conditions can change quickly. Douglas County Emergency Management is advising residents to be prepared with a 72 hour kit, which can include extra water, a three day food supply, a flashlight with batteries, a first aid kit, and an AM/FM radio.

Please check http://www.nevadafloods.org/ for more flood safety precautions.

Sand bags are available for self-filling at the following sites and are fill your own sites:

Sheridan Fire Station
980 Sheridan Lane
Sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area

Genoa Fire Station
2298 Main Street
Sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area

Jacks Valley Fire Station
3450 Jacks Valley Road
Sand is located in the front parking lot, east side of station

Johnson Lane Fire Station
1450 Stephanie Lane
Sand is located in parking lot, west side of station

Fish Springs Fire Station
2249 Fish Springs Road
Sand is located in parking lot rear of building

Ruhenstroth Fire Station
2008 Pinto Circle
Sand is located in lower parking lot, west side of building

Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center
4001 Carter Drive
Sand is located in front parking lot

Fire District Warehouse
941 Mitch Drive
Sand is located front parking lot, north side

Zephyr Cove Park
Hwy 50 and Warrior Way
Sand is located at the upper parking lot

Click on the link to view which location is closest to you:

http://douglasnvgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=3314cb99312b420a80372c7852764fa9

Please register your cell phone for Reverse 911. During natural disasters such as flooding your cell phone will receive text alerts. You can register by going to:
https://douglascounty.onthealert.com

Flood safety tips:
· Never drive through flooded areas, a few feet of water and a little current will take
control of your vehicle.
· Never walk through standing water without a probing device, make sure the ground
is intact.
· Avoid contact with water, do not drink it. The water will contain hazardous
materials and or disease.
· Avoid parking near streams, rivers and creeks during rainstorms. Waters can rise
quickly.

If you have an emergency, dial 911. If you have a non-emergency dial (775) 782-
5126.

For more updates: Follow the County on Twitter @CountyofDouglas, Facebook, Douglas County, NV, or visit www.douglascountynv.gov