As a series of severe winter storms walloped Texas in February, causing a crippling statewide power crisis that led to shortages of water, food and heat, one woman in her late 60s was texting Cody Lundin from her San Antonio home, thanking him for the life-saving skills she and her husband learned in the Sonoran Desert Daze course they took through his Aboriginal Living Skills School (ALSS). “They got out the sleeping bags that had never been used since the course, were eating a chipped beef … [Read more...] about Survival Skills in Demand
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Understanding Emergency Management During Fire Season
As summer heats up in Coconino County, our residents and visitors alike are reminded that living and recreating amongst such unspoiled wilderness comes with risk and responsibility. Recent wildfires throughout the state illustrate the extreme risk of irresponsible fire behavior and the responsibility we all have to ensure our community stays safe from the natural and not-so-natural disasters. As part of this responsibility, Coconino County and the Coconino National Forest enacted Stage 2 fire … [Read more...] about Understanding Emergency Management During Fire Season
Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
The City of Flagstaff sold $15.86 million in general obligation bonds today to fund voter approved projects including the final fire station, the emergency communication radio system, and a portion of the street/utility projects. In light of the excellent credit ratings from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s (AA and Aa2, respectively), the City was able to get a 2.12% interest cost. This is the best rate the City has achieved on any general obligation bond. “This is fantastic news for our … [Read more...] about Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
Weather Radios Urged for Schultz Flood Residents
As recent rain events have shown, a little rain can go a long way in Timberline and other Coconino County neighborhoods affected last year by the Schultz Flood. That’s why the County is offering a free NOAA weather alert radio to residents in areas prone to flooding. The NOAA weather alert radio emits an alert signal upon the National Weather System issuing a flash-flood warning, watch or advisory affecting the area. The use of Ready Coconino, the emergency notification system that … [Read more...] about Weather Radios Urged for Schultz Flood Residents
Officials Addressing State’s Post-Fire Flooding Threats
Those familiar with the emergency lifecycle know that a wildfire response does not end with 100 percent containment. The only thing that changes is the mission. The Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) yesterday convened tribal, federal and state agencies to discuss potential post-fire flooding threats in communities impacted by the Wallow, Horseshoe Two and Monument fires. Attendees discussed a number of issues, including the average monsoon rainfall in those area, … [Read more...] about Officials Addressing State’s Post-Fire Flooding Threats
Wallow Firefighting Progress and Flood Preparation
Firefighting officials say the Wallow Fire in Eastern Arizona is 18% contained this afternoon, after consuming 469,407 acres. 36 structures have been lost, with 2,714 threatened. As crews work to prevent spread of the fire into New Mexico, 4,734 personnel remain fighting the fire. Some roads remain closed, but the Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened State Route 260 this afternoon between the Hawley Lake turnoff and the South Fork junction. Additional information is available at … [Read more...] about Wallow Firefighting Progress and Flood Preparation
President Obama Issues Disaster Declaration For N. AZ
Today President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Arizona. The declaration triggers the release of federal funds to help the Timberline, Fernwood and Doney Park communities recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred between July 20 and August 7 of this year. “This Presidential declaration will provide the County with much-needed resources to address flooding in the Schultz fire area,” said Board of Supervisors … [Read more...] about President Obama Issues Disaster Declaration For N. AZ
