Jan 9, 2017 - IMMEDIATE RELEASE. PRESS INFORMATION ... Social media users are encouraged to share information related to
IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS INFORMATION January 9, 2017 Time: 9:39 am Update #4
Minden NV- The Emergency Operations Center has been working overnight in Douglas County, coordinating resources on storm recovery during a partial lull in the storm. The Carson Valley area is still under flood warning. Upon daylight, damage assessment teams have been deployed to various reported damage areas to determine the impact of the storm and necessary clean-up. Officials are being advised the West Fork River is expected to recede below the banks. There was a crest in the East Fork last night and is now below flood stage. In the past 24 hours, Douglas County is working on re-opening roads and clearing debris. Last night’s evacuees are expected to return home later in the day. Many non-emergency Douglas County personnel have been encouraged to stay home on Monday, but many more have been assigned duties to assist with recovery efforts. Current County Offices Closed The Assessor’s office, Clerk/Treasurer’s office and Recorder’s office Public Guardian Human Resources Finance Library Swim Center Current Problem Road Areas-Stay clear Tillman Power Dam Rd. Foothill Kim and Vicky Long Valley and James East Valley and Johnson Lane Wash Aspen Trailer Par Kings Lane and Bishop’s Circle Penrod Ditch
Road Closures Dirt Road Along Powerdam Nye Centerville to 88 and Foothill Genoa Ln. Muller Ln. Mottsville Dressler from 88 to the Ranchos Kingsbury Stay Updated: Current incident information can be found at: Residents are encouraged to call the Flood Hotline for non-life-threatening reporting and questions at (775) 782-9099 or (775)783-6404 from 7am-8pm. Social media users are encouraged to share information related to the event using the official hashtags #NVFlood17 and #cvflood17 An Evacuation Center is now open- Business at the Community and Senior Center is as usual: Community and Senior Center –Pets included 1300 Waterloo Gardnerville, NV 89410 We are participating in daily conference calls with our regional partners and with the State Department of Emergency Management. The Emergency Operations Center will stay active. For more information, visit http://www.douglascountynv.gov . Hit the Flood Warning Bar or Flood Icon for current alerts and information. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency situation. The Douglas County Roads Division is busy making sure roads are as safe as possible. Written by:
Douglas County Joint Information Center Douglas County Emergency Management, Nevada
[email protected] 775-781-6886 ###
