Silver State Times

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has forecast an Atmospheric River Pattern for the Greater Reno-Tahoe area beginning Thursday night, March 9, through Sunday, March 12. For the latest information visit weather.gov/Reno.

City of Reno staff will closely monitor water levels and respond in accordance with its Flood Response Action Plan. The City will provide ongoing updates on Twitter, Facebook, and at Reno.gov/Flood. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm before it hits. Prepare now by doing the following: 

• Obtain sandbags if needed (see below);
• Clear leaves and debris on your property that leads to stormwater conveyance systems such as streets, streams or creeks;
• Clear gutters and downspouts on your property;
• Keep neighborhood street gutters and catch basins clear of leaves and debris;
• Prepare for strong winds by securing outdoor furniture, temporary construction structures and canopies;
• Make a family disaster plan and emergency kit for floods, earthquakes and fires;
• Know where your emergency kit, battery radio and flashlights are kept;
• Never walk, bike or drive through rising flood waters;
• Don’t go watch rising creeks and flood water, it’s not safe;
• Keep pets inside; 
• Remember to check in on loved ones and neighbors, especially older adults.   

For more information on how to prepare for a flood, visit Reno.gov/flood.  

Sandbags

The City is providing sandbags and sand at six locations:

• City of Reno Corporation Yard, outside the gate, at 1640 East Commercial Row. Open 24 hours
• Mira Loma Park, south end of the parking lot, at 3000 S. McCarran Blvd. Open 24 hours
• Moya Boulevard near the intersection of Red Baron Boulevard. Open 24 hours. 
• Reno Fire Station #5 (Mayberry Fire Station), located at 1500 Mayberry Drive, in the parking lot. Open 24 hours.
• Horseman’s Park, in the parking lot, at 2800 Pioneer Drive. Open 24 hours.
• Idlewild Park, in the parking lot of the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial, at 2055 Idlewild Drive. Open 24 hours

Residents are responsible for filling their bags and should bring their own shovels. Empty bags and sand are available at each location. Limited quantities of pre-filled bags for elderly individuals and those with disabilities are currently available at the Corporation Yard located at 1640 East Commercial Row in the front office. While the supplies are free, people should only take what they need.

Use caution on the road

Travel impacts on area roads could occur. If you must travel, allow for plenty of time and take caution.During a rain event, there may be temporary road closures throughout the region.Watch out for crews and DO NOT attempt to drive through standing water.During a power outage when traffic control signals are out, treat the intersection as a four-way stop and proceed with caution.

Response

The City of Reno Utility Services and Maintenance and Operations teams will be monitoring the stormwater conveyance system and making sure crews are available to remove debris as needed to optimize water flow. The City is prepared to respond to local drainage concerns and have traffic signage ready for affected roads. Staff will proactively close roads as needed if the storm drain conveyance systems become overwhelmed. The public can view City of Reno road closures here.Residents can submit flooding and downed trees in public spaces to Reno Direct at 775-334-4636 (INFO). After-hours reports can be called into 775-352-4249.   

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