With an El Nino winter anticipated and uncertainty about what it may bring, there is potential for flooding in many areas around the Silver State. Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared this Nov. 1–7, Nevada Flood Awareness Week.
Members of the Nevada Flood Awareness Committee, working with local communities, have scheduled series of events, activities and exhibits to raise awareness among northern and rural Nevadan’s that serious flooding occurs regularly and that there are steps individuals can take to mitigate the risk.
The goal of the committee is to create flood resilient communities in Nevada that encourage protection of life, property, water quality, environmental values and the preservation of natural floodplain functions.
“In Northern Nevada, our biggest floods occur during the winter. Knowing what to do before, during and after a flood can save lives, protect pets and help minimize property damage,” says Rob Palmer, Nevada’s Floodplain Manager.
More information on what Nevadan’s need to know to protect themselves, loved ones and property – before, during and after a flood, can be found at nevadafloods.org.
Events include:
November 1: Carson City - North Carson Wal-Mart, 3200 Market Street – 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m.
November 2: Battle Mountain Civic Center, 625 S. Broad Street – 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
November 4: Yerington/Lyon County, Fire Station118 S. Main Street – 10: a.m. – 3: p.m.
November 5: Gardnerville, Douglas County Community & Senior Center, North Room
1329 Waterloo Lane,– 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November 7-8: Reno Sparks Convention Center (in the Reno Fall Home & Lifestyle Show)
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.