RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The city of Reno is offering sandbags and sand to help residents prepare for a storm next week.
Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm before it hits on Monday night. Officials say residents can prepare now by clearing drainages and ditches of debris for increased water flows. Prepare for strong winds by securing outdoor furniture, temporary construction structures and canopies.
The city is providing sandbags and sand at seven locations:
- City of Reno Corporation Yard, outside the gate, at 1640 East Commercial Row. Open 24 hours
- Mira Loma Park, north end of the parking lot, at 3000 S. McCarran Blvd. Open 24 hours
- Jack Tighe Memorial Fields, in the parking lot, at 325 VFW Historic Lane. 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…