Douglas County prepares for possible flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and a wind advisory for Douglas County through late Friday night on November 16, 2017. Douglas County Emergency Management is preparing for changing flood conditions and the safety of Douglas County residents. Updates will be posted to http://www.douglascountynv.gov/AlertCenter.aspx

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

Residents can also find sandbag locations on their sandbag viewer.

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