UPDATE 3-15-23 10:35 a.m.
The Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area has been lifted.
On Sunday, March 12, Douglas County issued a Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow which could affect homes and property in the area. The reservoir waters did not breach the rim, and have since receded. At the direction of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire, the Precautionary Evacuation Warning has been lifted.
The Douglas County Community and Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410), which was being used as an evacuation center, will close as an evacuation center; however, livestock may still be brought to the Douglas County Fairgrounds (920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410).
In addition, the flood hotline will be disabled today at 5 p.m. due to a lack of call volume. Residents that wish to report non-emergency flood damage can still do so using the County’s Damage Assessment Tool. This is a simple tool used by Douglas County to keep a log of the issues during an event so staff can utilize the data for future Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) needs, or repairs in an effort to reduce damage during a future event. The tool can be accessed here.
An official list of evacuation terminology and procedures can be found here: http://bit.ly/3ZNUSC0
DOUGLAS COUNTY ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION WARNING FOR BUCKEYE/DANGBERG RESERVOIR
Minden & Gardnerville, NV – A precautionary evacuation warning has been issued for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow which could affect homes and property in the area. The affected area includes less than 50 homes; however, the overflow could impact other property infrastructure in the area.
View a map of the affected area here. Click search bar to type in your address: https://gisservices.douglasnv.us/portal/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=6e75f6ef2e3045dca51df19bcdfd698f
To reduce the potential impacts, the County is currently working on mitigation efforts to lessen the impacts or prevent the overflow.
The Douglas County Community and Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410) has been opened as an evacuation center. Pets are welcome. Livestock may be brought to the Douglas County Fairgrounds (920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410).
Details of the Precautionary Evacuation Warning are as follows: “Alerts people in an affected area (s) of potential threat to life and property. People who need additional time should consider evacuating at this time. An Evacuation Warning considers the probability that an area will be affected and prepares people for a potential evacuation. Residents should prepare personal belongings including pets and livestock for evacuation. Advance measures should be taken to prevent harm to individuals with mobility issues or other types of access and functional needs. Due to the nature of emergency activity, ample time to issue a precautionary warning may not always be available.” An official list of evacuation terminology and procedures can be found here: http://bit.ly/3ZNUSC0
We are asking residents to stay vigilant, pay attention to emergency phone alerts, and have a plan in place for evacuations. Have a transportation plan for animals and livestock. Think about fuel, medications, keepsakes, and groceries you might need. Think about your loved ones on oxygen or anyone who may need assistance leaving their home. If you do not have a cell phone or landline, please keep in contact with friends, neighbors and family.
