Lyon County is made up of a diverse landscape that includes desert valleys, agricultural lands along the Carson and Walker Rivers, and rugged mountain ranges surrounding rural and suburban areas.

Dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds create an environment conducive to wildfires. It’s crucial for older adults and people with disabilities to have a well-thought-out evacuation plan, considering your unique needs, in case of a wildfire.

Smoke associated with wildfires can contribute to COPD exacerbations during heavy smoke conditions, especially in older populations. Visit Rural NV Smoke for up-to-date smoke conditions in the area.

Flash floods can occur in the area, often triggered by sudden heavy rainfall or snowmelt from the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. Flash floods can swiftly inundate roads and properties, posing significant risks to all residents, but especially to older adults and people with disabilities who may face mobility challenges.

You can help to protect yourself by:

• Thinking about how a flood could affect you
• Planning for your needs in the event of evacuation, being trapped at home, or losing power
• Staying informed about weather forecasts
• Preparing defensible space around your home
• Staying informed on wildfires

It’s crucial for residents of Lyon County to stay informed about potential emergencies and have an emergency preparedness plan in place, including having a network, knowing evacuation routes, having emergency supplies, and staying tuned to local news and authorities for updates during such events.

Emergency Contact Information

• Emergency: 9-1-1
• Non-emergency (Dispatch): 775-463-6620
• Mental Health Emergency: 9-8-8
• Reverse 911 Mobile App
• Visit the Lyon County Emergency Management Page for current contact information. 
• Emergency Alerts & Severe Weather Warnings
• Nevada Health, Human and Social Services: 2-1-1
• Nevada Dept. of Transportation (Live Traffic/Road Conditions/Cameras): 5-1-1
• PERIMETER (Real-time mapping for evacuations and other emergency incidents)
• Poison Control: 800-222-1222
• NV Energy (Outages & Emergencies): 775-834-4100 — Call 9-1-1 for a gas leak
• Nevada Highway Patrol: 775-688-2500
• CDC: 800-311-3435

The Lyon County Community Flood Preparedness Guide is available on the Lyon County Emergency Management page of the Lyon County website, which includes public sandbag locations and additional resources.

For more information on hazards specific to Lyon County, please visit the 2023 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan on the Lyon County website.