Lyon County dispatch lines down for one hour beginning at 3

The Lyon County Sheriff's Department Dispatch center phones will be shut down for about one hour at 3 p.m. today for mandatory upgrades due to the new time change.

The 9-1-1 phone lines will be forwarded to the Carson City Sheriff's Department who will relay information to Lyon County dispatch for the appropriate response.

If you need law enforcement assistance and cannot wait for the one-hour down time, call the following numbers:

- Yerington and Smith Valley areas call: (775) 463-6600

- Silver Springs, Fernley and Dayton areas call: (775) 575-3350 or 246-6200

If you have any questions prior to the shut down contact the dispatch center (775) 577-5023. Thank you for your cooperation during this upgrade.