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Local agencies request community concerns on natural, man-made and technological disasters

  • 08/23/2023 01:01 AM
Local agencies request community concerns on natural, man-made and technological disasters

Lyon County, the cities of Fernley and Yerington, fire protection districts, and other participating agencies are requesting residents and business owners share concerns on natural, man-made and technological hazards as part of the 2023 regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update. The regional Hazard Mitigation Plan is a tool for governments and nonprofit agencies to prioritize projects that will draw down the risk for emergencies and disasters. Led by the Lyon County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), participating agencies are profiling the community’s risk for natural, man-made, and technological hazards and developing goals to reduce the impacts of each hazard.

Local governments are required by the Disaster Act of 2000 to complete a Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years to receive non-emergency disaster assistance. According to FEMA’s Mitigation Action Portfolio, natural hazards in the United States from 1980 to 2018 led to an average annual $42.8 billion of property damage and insurance claims, thousands of deaths and injuries, and livelihood disruptions. With an increase in extreme events, the average cost per year nearly doubles to $99 billion. Nevada is estimated to have had over $20 million in public infrastructure damages from the March 2023 Atmospheric River flood event.  

Community Outreach Survey

Lyon County and participating entities are requesting residents and business owners complete the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan – Community Outreach Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Lyon2023HMP by 5 p.m. Sept. 22.

All individual responses are confidential and will be utilized for planning purposes only.

Citizens can also participate in the hazard mitigation planning process by attending a LEPC Hazard Mitigation Workshop. The next LEPC Workshop will be Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Lyon County Admin Complex – 27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447. The agenda with additional meeting information will be posted to the Lyon County Agenda Center.

The 2018 Lyon County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (previous version of the plan) is available on the Emergency Management page of the Lyon County website https://lyon-county.org/777/Emergency-Management.

For more information, visit https://www.lyon-county.org/ and follow https://www.facebook.com/LyonCountyNV.  

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Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9 Comment author: Alicia Euresti Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!! Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry Comment author: R Conley Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training? Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation Comment author: Kayla Allen Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot. Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster
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