Lyon County reminds residents of sandbag locations, encourages citizens to be prepared for storms

YERINGTON – Lyon County has several sandbag locations set up and is encouraging residents to be prepared for upcoming storm events expected to impact the region through the end of 2022. The wet weather could bring flooding to smaller streams, poor drainage areas and areas prone to flooding.

Lyon County’s sandbag locations are open year-round to residents. Each sandbag location has sand and bags to fill; bags are located in the brown bear box at each site. Residents must bring their own shovel as the county doesn’t have any at the fill locations. The sandbag locations are:

· Mound House Fire Station – 56 Red Rock Road, Mound House, Nev. 89706

· Silver City Community Center - 385 High St., Silver City, Nev. 89428

· Fire Station #39 - 460 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton, Nev. 89403

· Dayton Valley Road, just southwest of Sutro Road

· Fire Station #35 - 231 Corral Drive, Dayton, Nev. 89403

· Stagecoach Community Center - 8105 U.S. 50, Stagecoach, Nev. 89429

· Silver Springs JPO Office - 1075 Pyramid Ave., Silver Springs, Nev. 89429

· Mason Town Hall building - 55 Bridge St., Mason, Nev. 89447

· Dressler Park Community Arena - 2715 Hwy. 208, Wellington, Nev. 89444

Residents are encouraged to clear leaves or debris from storm gutters and drainages in front of or on their properties to ensure water can flow freely. In addition, citizens can be prepared for natural disasters by keeping extra supplies on hand including food, water, first aid kit, blankets and flashlights with batteries.