Plans to close more than 3,000 miles of Coconino National forestland to motorized vehicles is raising the ire of many groups. The closure means nearly half of the rural forest roads currently open will close in February. Groups on both sides of this issue have been meeting for six years to come up with a plan that offers a compromise. The groups have been offering opinions on the plans being set forth by the U.S. Forest Service. According to Brady Smith with the Coconino National Forest, … [Read more...] about Restrictions Affecting Forest Off-Roading
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State of Emergency Declaration Bring Cash to County
Governor Jan Brewer today signed a Declaration of Emergency in support of Coconino County response, recovery and mitigation efforts to protect property and infrastructure in the Schultz Flood area. The declaration was signed in response to a heavy monsoon rainstorm that dropped more than 1 inch of rain within 15 minutes in the Timberline, Hutchison Acres and Wupatki Trails neighborhoods on September 13, 2011, causing significant street flooding and damage. Flood waters also … [Read more...] about State of Emergency Declaration Bring Cash to County
Don’t Ignore Risk of Flooding
Water is essential to life, but when it comes in the form of a flood, it can inflict severe financial damage and even render a home unlivable. You can alleviate that risk with flood insurance, but it is important to understand its terms and conditions. You might think you are at greater risk from fire than flooding. But did you know that 90 percent of all natural disasters in the United States. involve flooding? Floods and flash floods happen in all 50 states. Some overlooked causes of … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Risk of Flooding
