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GOVERNOR GIBBONS DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR LYON COUNTY

DATE: January 5, 2008

Fernley,Nevada— Following an assessment of the levee breach and flooded areas, Governor Jim Gibbons declared a State of Emergency at 2:00 p.m. PST for Lyon County.

Currently, state, local, and federal agencies continue to work together to ensure that residents are safely relocated and receiving any needed assistance.

The State of Nevada contacted FEMA early this morning following notification of the levee breach. FEMA immediately deployed emergency resources to Northern Nevada. Due to inclement weather, FEMA expects to arrive at Fallon Naval Air Station within the next 12 hours with food, blankets, bedding, and other emergency supplies. The Nevada National Guard will oversee the disbursement of the supplies.

“Our number one priority is ensuring the safety and security of the Fernley resident’s effected by the levee breach. Assistance from surrounding communities, statewide first responders, businesses, residents, and the federal government has been outstanding. We continue to work diligently to ensure that local residents have the supplies and assistance they need until they can safely return to their homes,” said Governor Jim Gibbons.

The state Emergency Operations Center will continue to monitor the flooding and is working closely with FEMA and local agencies to ensure that the needs of displaced residents are being met.

“Again, we continue to utilize all state, local, and federal resources to provide the utmost safety to the community of Fernley,” Governor Gibbons added.