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
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Additional Fire Restrictions for Flagstaff and Coconino
Coconino National Forest officials are implementing additional fire restrictions. Under these restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal or wood stoves continue to be prohibited on the forest, including in developed campgrounds. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands. Additional restrictions prohibit: chainsaw use from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m, discharging a firearm unless engaged in a … [Read more...] about Additional Fire Restrictions for Flagstaff and Coconino
State of Emergency–AZ’s Wallow Fire Updates
Governor Jan Brewer today signed a Declaration of Emergency in response to the wildfires raging in Apache and Greenlee Counties. This declaration releases $200,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Funds (via the State General Fund) to pay for emergency responses and recovery expenses for damage resulting from the fires. The funding will support costs not covered by the federal fire management assistance grant, as well as recovery efforts following suppression of the fire. The Governor's … [Read more...] about State of Emergency–AZ’s Wallow Fire Updates
Businesses/Fans Welcome Sedona Bluegrass Festival
Head-lining the upcoming fifth Sedona Bluegrass Festival is one of Bluegrass’s most respected artists as a singer, songwriter, band leader and instrumentalist. Claire Lynch brings a style and presence that has captured fans and critics alive. The fifth Sedona Bluegrass Festival May 4-8 will feature the Claire Lynch Band in residence along with Festival icons Crystal Ridge and the Burnett Family Bluegrass Bands This year’s Festival is complemented by the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band and … [Read more...] about Businesses/Fans Welcome Sedona Bluegrass Festival
AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
Nov. !8th The Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Arizona Chapter (AFPNAZ) is hosting the 2010 National Philanthropy Day Honoree Luncheon Thursday, November 18, in Sedona. The celebration of NPD will start at 9 a.m. with a workshop on “The Fundraiser’s Top Ten Resolutions” presented by Jeffrey Wilcox at the Agave Conference Center, located at 1146 W. State Route 89A. An awards luncheon will follow the presentation at noon to recognize the people and … [Read more...] about AFPNAZ Award Recipient Luncheon
