Arizona Emergency Information Network

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 31 and Aug. 1, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Check the Hourly Air Quality Forecast on the Air Arizona Mobile App
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, if possible
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

Be Air Aware!
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

Stay informed and be a part of the ADEQ air quality challenge. 
Together we can make a difference to improve air quality for everyone in Arizona by following three simple steps.
Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

BACKGROUND

High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard.

Health Watch (HW) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to approach the federal health standard.

Particulate Matter Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/pm_FS.pdf

Ozone Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/ozone_FS.pdf

FIND THE FORECAST

ADEQ Hourly Air Quality Forecast | View >
http://azdeq.gov/node/5065

Text or Email Alerts | Subscribe > 
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDEQ/subscriber/new?topic_id=AZDEQ_1

Air Arizona Mobile App | Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAZ

Apple iTunes >
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-arizona/id1400658164

Google Play >
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

Effective Friday, July 30, fire restrictions for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands administered by the Arizona Strip District will be lifted. Due to cooler temperatures and increased precipitation causing a rise in fuel moisture, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.  

Before going hiking or camping, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions, or area closures.  

• Use metal fire rings or grills where available. Wood placed on a fire should never exceed the size of the grill or fire ring.  
• If building a fire on the ground (in areas where permitted), select a location that is away from adjoining or overhanging flammable material, and ensure the ground beneath and around the fire is clear of all flammable materials. On windy days fires avoid building fires if possible.
• If you have a campfire, make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving the area. Douse fires with water and dirt, then stir with a shovel until it is completely cold to the touch.  
• If you are using a portable stove, make sure the area is clear of grasses and other fine fuels. Prevent stoves from tipping and starting a fire.  
• Never throw cigarettes out the window of a vehicle. Instead, use ashtrays to prevent wildfires. 
• Practice Leave No Trace principles—pack out cigarette butts and burned materials from your camping area. 
• Never park a vehicle over dead grass; the catalytic converter can ignite the vegetation.  
• Use caution when discharging a firearm, operating an internal combustion engine, welding or operating acetylene or other torches with an open flame, or using explosives (where permitted).  

Fireworks and exploding targets are always prohibited on federally managed lands.  
 
Fire restrictions may vary by county or jurisdiction depending on the level of fire. For information on fire prevention tips and restrictions in your area, contact your local BLM office, or visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov. 

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 29, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Check the Hourly Air Quality Forecast on the Air Arizona Mobile App
Apple iTunes >
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-arizona/id1400658164

Google Play >
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, if possible
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

Be Air Aware!
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

Stay informed and be a part of the ADEQ air quality challenge. 
Together we can make a difference to improve air quality for everyone in Arizona by following three simple steps.
Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

BACKGROUND

High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard.

Health Watch (HW) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to approach the federal health standard.

Particulate Matter Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/pm_FS.pdf

Ozone Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/ozone_FS.pdf

FIND THE FORECAST

ADEQ Hourly Air Quality Forecast | View >
http://azdeq.gov/node/5065

Text or Email Alerts | Subscribe > 
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDEQ/subscriber/new?topic_id=AZDEQ_1

Air Arizona Mobile App | Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAZ

Apple iTunes >
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-arizona/id1400658164

Google Play >
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 28, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Check the Hourly Air Quality Forecast on the Air Arizona Mobile App
Apple iTunes >
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-arizona/id1400658164

Google Play >
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose, and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, if possible
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

Be Air Aware!
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

Stay informed and be a part of the ADEQ air quality challenge. 
Together we can make a difference to improve air quality for everyone in Arizona by following three simple steps.
Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAware

BACKGROUND

High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard.

Health Watch (HW) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to approach the federal health standard.

Particulate Matter Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/pm_FS.pdf

Ozone Fact Sheet | View >
https://static.azdeq.gov/aqd/ozone_FS.pdf

FIND THE FORECAST

ADEQ Hourly Air Quality Forecast | View >
http://azdeq.gov/node/5065

Text or Email Alerts | Subscribe > 
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDEQ/subscriber/new?topic_id=AZDEQ_1

Air Arizona Mobile App | Learn More >
http://azdeq.gov/AirAZ

Apple iTunes >
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-arizona/id1400658164

Google Play >
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.adeq.arizonaair&hl=en_US

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area.

Today’s Storm Events: At the time of publishing, there were no notable storm events on July 26. 

Weather Forecast: Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 27 the National Weather Service predicts few storms and gusty winds. For up to date, local weather, visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/.  

Sandbag Operations & Placement: 7,100 sandbags were produced today. There is currently a sandbag stockpile of 14,000 sandbags. Approximately 650,000 to 700,000 sandbags have been placed since the Museum Fire (2019).  Pre-filled and self-fill sandbags continue to be available to both the stations (South parking lot of Coconino High School at 2801 N Izabel and Coconino County Health and Human Services at 2625 King Street).

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: 27 site assessments were completed today and 23 are awaiting assessment. Additional engineering resources were brought in to address this backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center at 928-679-8525 if you are experiencing one or more of the following:  

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures.  
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls.
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home. 

 Operations 

• Crews continued to work to restore the capacity of channels at critical flood hazard areas such as Linda Vista crossing, Dortha inlet, and Arroyo Seco inlet.
• City crews swept the neighborhoods overnight while contractors swept during the day. The City crews will return again tonight to continue sweeping roads.
• The National Guard finished work in Mount Elden Estates after moving to rebuild the unpaved portion of Fourth Street leading up to the Humane Society.
• Engineering staff continue to conduct site assessments and address questions related to flood mitigation measures.

Call Center: Six calls were received today, with 445 total calls since the beginning of the flooding.  

Volunteers Needed: United Way of Northern Arizona is planning additional Neighbor Helping Neighbor Events to support flood mitigation efforts. We need more volunteers to make sandbags, place sandbags at residences, and assist with clean up. Please sign up here or call 928-773-9813. 

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding:  

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready. 

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment.  

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets.  

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk 

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management   

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.   

SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE: https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35228/COVID-19-Social-Safety-Net-Services-Coalition-Resource-Guide-V9_

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event  

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff  

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 27, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease, and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease, and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible: carpool, use public transit or telecommute
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, if possible
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

BACKGROUND

High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard.

High Pollution Watch (HPW) | Notifies the public when there is potential for a pollutant to exceed the federal health standard.

Ozone Fact Sheet 

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area.

Today’s Storm Events: The rain soaked the burn area (and the city) overnight but there was only minimal floodwater due to the low rainfall intensity. In the Mt. Elden Estates area we observed a small but continuous flow of water today, which tells us that the watershed is very saturated. This means that even moderate intensity rain events are likely to cause flooding.  

Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue this evening and tonight, with a continued threat of locally heavy rain and flooding over and downstream of the Museum Fire scar. The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Watch through Sunday night. 

For up to date, local weather, visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/.   

Volunteer Event Today: Today, 114 volunteers from the community gave their time at the Neighbor Helping Neighbor volunteer event organized by the United Way of Northern Arizona. They worked tirelessly to fill sandbags, fortify mitigation on the property of residents, and remove debris from sidewalks and properties throughout the Museum Flood Area. A BIG thank you to these volunteers for assisting their neighbors in the Museum Flood Area! 

Sandbag Operations & Placement: 15,300 sandbags were produced today overall with volunteers producing 6,600 and conservation corps crews producing 8,700.  

Six properties received 300 sandbags today through sandbag placement support today. A total of 143 sandbag site placements have been completed to-date for elderly and disabled in the Museum Flood area, with 16 awaiting assistance. Approximately 650,000 to 700,000 sandbags have been placed since the Museum Fire (2019).  Pre-filled and self-fill sandbags continue to be available to both the stations (South parking lot of Coconino High School at 2801 N Izabel and Coconino County Health and Human Services at 2625 King Street).  

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: 27 site assessments were completed today and 21 are awaiting assessment. Additional engineering resources were brought in address this backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center at 928-679-8525 if you are experiencing one or more of the following:  

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures  
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls  
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home

Debris Removal: Volunteers assisted six properties today with debris removal. At this time, there are no outstanding debris removal requests. Debris removal support is only provided by volunteers and will be scheduled as volunteers are available.  

Operations  

• The National Guard worked with County Public Works crews today to raise the level of a dirt road in the Mount Elden Estates area to reduce impacts from severe flooding.  
• Sweeping of streets, clearing of debris from streets and vac truck operations are continuing.  
• To date, 4,425 tons of debris and mud has been removed from Flagstaff streets and drainages.  
• Call Center: 9 calls were received today, with 434 total calls since the beginning of the flooding.  

Volunteers Needed: United Way of Northern Arizona is planning additional Neighbor Helping Neighbor Events to support flood mitigation efforts. We need more volunteers to make sandbags, place sandbags at residences, and assist with clean up. Please sign up here or call 928-773-9813. 

Private Property Damage Assessments: In the Museum Flood area 19 damage assessments have been completed with an estimated total damage of $258,600. There have also been three commercial property damage assessments totaling $13,000. These are lower figures than were reported earlier given previous figures included the damage from the East Flagstaff Flood Event on July 14. Although these impacts are significant, the flood mitigation placed beginning in 2019 and where maintained by property owners is having a significant positive impact in reducing interior flooding and damage to exteriors of homes/businesses.  

Public Infrastructure Damage Assessment: The City of Flagstaff estimates that damage at 14 sites within the Museum Flood area to public infrastructure totals $1.3 million. This is a lower figure than was reported earlier given previous figures included the damage from the East Flagstaff Flood Event on July 14.  

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding:  

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready. 

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment.  

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets.  

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk 

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management   

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.   

SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE: https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35228/COVID-19-Social-Safety-Net-Services-Coalition-Resource-Guide-V9_

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event  

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff  

While many wildfires cause minimal damage to the land and pose few threats to the land or people downstream, some fires result in damage that requires special efforts to reduce impacts afterwards. Loss of vegetation exposes soil to erosion; water run-off may increase and cause flooding, soil and rock may move downstream.  

The BAER Team is continuing its post-fire risk assessment of the Tiger Fire.  The National Weather Service is remaining in contact with the BAER Team and the fire scar has recently received high levels of precipitation that is expected to continue over the weekend.  The fire has lower levels of high and moderate burn severity however the burn scar is located on very steep slopes.  These steep slopes are highly susceptible to soil instability and possible boulder movement.  Higher levels of run-off from the fire scar is expected to travel downstream with sediment production and ash.  As a reminder, the fire area has a fire closure for public safety.

BAER Objectives:

• Determine whether imminent post-wildfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural or cultural resources on National Forest System lands exist and take immediate actions, as appropriate, to manage the unacceptable risks.
• If emergency conditions are identified, mitigate significant threats to human life and safety, Forest Service property and other critical natural and cultural resource values.
• Prescribe emergency response actions to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation to natural and cultural resources, to minimize threats to life or property resulting from the effects of a fire, or to repair/replace/construct physical improvements necessary to prevent degradation of land or resources.
• Implement emergency response actions to help stabilize soil; control water, sediment and debris movement and potentially reduce threats to the BAER critical values identified above when an analysis shows that planned actions are likely to reduce risks substantially within the first year following containment of the fire.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of emergency treatments that were applied on National Forest System lands.

SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scars.  Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website.

REMINDER:  The Tiger Fire Area Closure is still in effect on the Prescott National Forests.  Detailed information and a map are available on Inciweb at Tiger Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov)

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area. 

Today’s Rain Events & Impacts: There was widespread rain across northern Arizona throughout this afternoon, however, the Museum Fire burn scar did not experience significant rainfall.  

Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue this evening and tonight, with a continued threat of locally heavy rain and flooding over and downstream of the Museum Fire burn scar. For up to date, local weather, visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/.  

Nighttime flooding is extremely dangerous. Below are important measures to follow for those in the Museum Flood Area and areas prone to post-wildfire flash flooding: 

• Keep your phone nearby to receive Emergency Alerts.  
• Know where your children are. 
• Keep your pets indoors. 
• Be prepared to shelter in place. 
• Do not park on roads where flooding has or may occur. 
• Charge your phones. 
• Have flashlights with batteries. 

Sandbag Operations & Placement: Today, 5,600 sandbags were produced, and an additional 6,050 sandbags were placed in impacted neighborhoods. Approximately 650,000 to 700,000 sandbags have been placed since the Museum Fire (2019).  

Pre-filled and self-fill sandbags continue to be available at both the stations (South parking lot of Coconino High School at 2801 N Izabel and Coconino County Health and Human Services at 2625 King Street).  

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: 15 site assessments were completed today and 29 are awaiting assessment. We have brought in more engineering resources to support addressing the backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center at 928-679-8525 if you are experiencing one or more of the following: 

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures 
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls 
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home

Operations  

Crews completed a significant project today to improve the flood mitigation strategy at Arroyo Seco. This work will help direct flood water into the City of Flagstaff stormwater inlet, which will decrease the amount of water impacting downstream homes, however it will not eliminate impacts particularly during larger flood events.  

A camera has been placed within the western tributary of the Spruce Avenue watershed, which will provide the flood director with better resolution of flood events and increase our ability to warn residents of flash flooding.  

The National Guard has finished work on a drainage and road project at the south end of Fourth Street. They are standing by to assist with cleanup, should a flood event occur this evening. Pending weather and flood events, they will mobilize into Mount Elden Estates tomorrow to assist in rebuilding a gravel road, which has impacted by the repetitive flood events.  

The Engineering team continues to evaluate options to improve the stormwater system within the City of Flagstaff, particularly looking at Linda Vista crossing and the Dortha Inlet.  

Crews finished a project on West Street that addresses overflow from Linda Vista. 

Call Center: 17 calls were received today, with 422 total calls since the beginning of the flooding. 

Volunteers Needed: United Way of Northern Arizona is planning a Neighbor Helping Neighbor Event to help support flood mitigation tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. We need more volunteers to make sandbags, place sandbags at residences, and to assist with clean up. Please sign up at the United Way Volunteer Hub or call 928-773-9813. 

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding:  

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready. 

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment.  

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets.  

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk 

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management   

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.   

SOCIAL SERVICES RESOURCE GUIDE: https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35228/COVID-19-Social-Safety-Net-Services-Coalition-Resource-Guide-V9_

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event  

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff  

Arizona Department of Transportation has closed a section of US Route 191 beginning at 2:00pm Friday, July 23rd, and is expected to reopen on Sunday, July 25th at 8:00am.

Due to a combination of high intensity burn scars from the 2021 Bear Fire and the immediate forecast for heavy rains, ADOT is closing portions of US Route 191 to through traffic in the Rose Peak area between mileposts 204 and 207. Large debris flows and flooding in this area is possible and present dangerous conditions to travelers.

Updates are available on the ADOT Traveler Information page at az511.com.

Stay up to date on news from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests at our website https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf, on Twitter @A_SNFs and on facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs.

 Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area.

Storm Activity:  The National Weather Service is forecasting increased thunderstorm activity with chances of significant rainfall Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thunderstorm cells were on the edge of the western section of the Museum burn scar today (with approximately 1.2” of rain). As a result, only the western tributary of the Spruce Wash flowed. In contrast to previous events, the channels and mitigation efforts kept waters largely within the channels and storm drain system.  

Sandbag Operations: 9,900 sandbags were produced and delivered to both the stations and to supply sandbagging placement operations for the elderly and disabled. Total number of sandbags in the Museum Flood area now exceeds 650,000 (2019 to today). 

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: Additional engineering resources have been secured to assist with performing flood mitigation site assessments. There is currently a backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Please request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center if you are experiencing one or more of the following:

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home

Public Infrastructure Assessment: The City of Flagstaff is conducting ongoing assessments of the public infrastructure impacted by the flooding and have identified 103 sites. The damage to these sites has an estimated damage (plus labor and equipment) of $3 million.   

Private Property Assessment: 120 private property flood impact assessments have been completed, 49 of which were reporting interior damage, 50 reporting exterior damage, and 21 reporting interior and exterior. The cost estimate to date is $1.35 million. If your home has been impacted on the interior by flooding, then please report the impacts by calling the Museum Flood Area Call Center at 928-679-8525.   

Operations: Crews are making good progress on responding to elderly and disabled site assessments and debris removal or sandbag requests. The work will continue tomorrow.

• Crews in Mt. Elden Estates are scraping flood debris off roads so that they are open and passable after today’s storm.
• Crews are cleaning inlets at Dortha Crossing and Arroyo Seco, which will be completed today in preparation for the next rain event.
• Crews are evaluating potential improvements at Arroyo Seco and Linda Vista.
• Crews removed the damaged trash rack at the Linda Vista culvert and will replace when repaired. 
• ADOT performed excavation work at the Route 66 culverts to improve water flow. 

National Guard: The National Guard Engineering and Operations team arrived and will deploy to the area Thursday. 

Neighborly Behavior: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will continue communicating to the public that they should not be visiting Museum Flood Area neighborhoods and that visiting the area kicks up dust and prevents crews from efficiently working on their clean-up efforts. 

Volunteers Needed: Please ask your friends, family, and co-workers outside of the flood area to assist by volunteering. United Way of Northern Arizona is planning a Neighbor Helping Neighbor Event to help support with flood mitigation this Saturday, July 24 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We need more volunteers to make sandbags, place sandbags at residences, and to assist with clean up. Please sign up at uwna.volunteerhub.com or call 928-773-9813.

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding: 

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready.

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment. 

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets. 

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management  

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.  

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event 

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff 

The National Weather Service (NWS) is providing information that some areas in Pinal County may have periods of heavy rain sometime today through Saturday. Flash flooding or areal flooding may be possible. Pinal County is urging all Pinal County residents to be prepared and plan ahead. "Please prepare yourself and your family for the potential of flooding. Just a few inches of water can cause significant damage to homes and property," states Flood Control Section Chief Joshua Plumb. "For those residing in low-lying areas, sandbags can be an easy way to reduce the risk of your home getting flooded."

The Pinal County Public Works Road Maintenance Yards provide sandbags in several locations throughout the county. Please click on the link for details, contact, and location information. https://bit.ly/PinalSandbags. We recommend you call locations prior to visiting. Only sandbags and sand are provided. You will need to bring a shovel to load your own bags. We kindly ask you to limit your sandbags to 25 per household. We want as many Pinal County residents to have an opportunity to be prepared for possible flooding.

If certain areas begin to be heavily affected by rain, Pinal County will provide additional sandbag services, along with further information available on our social media channels and PENS (Pinal Emergency Notification System). If you have not registered yet, please visit www.pinal.gov/PENSalerts.  

"NWS has indicated that this storm system will be similar to the July 2006 storm with a lot of localized flooding," emphasizes Chuck Kmet Pinal County Emergency Manager. "Prepareparess is key, pay close attention to the information provided by official sources and local news, and please sign up for PENS to receive important messages should your area significantly be affected. Grab some sandbags now versus being in a potential situation where later you may no longer have an opportunity.

Our monsoon webpage provides sandbag information along with other helpful information. https://bit.ly/Pinal-MonsoonSeason Please stay safe and be prepared.

The Pima County Regional Flood Control District is advising the public to use extreme caution when traveling through the region, as strong storms are expected throughout southern Arizona.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service show an increased chance of strong thunderstorm development and heavy rainfall beginning Thursday, July 22.

Weather predictions are difficult to make with certainty, however, the current information available indicates that a significant low-pressure disturbance could move slowly across the state, from east to west, bringing with it chances of multiple days of heavy rain and flash flooding through Saturday night.

This storm system is a nearly identical weather pattern to the powerful storm system from the 2006 monsoon.

Additional flood safety information is available at www.pima.gov/BeFloodSafe. Sandbag station location information is available here.

With monsoon rains, possibly heavy at times, forecast in Arizona over the next few days, drivers should be alert for wet roads, potential flooding and debris on highways across much of the state.

The Arizona Department of Transportation says drivers should pay attention to weather forecasts and avoid traveling in severe weather conditions if at all possible. Monsoon weather can produce thunderstorms with sudden, heavy rainfall.

Storm runoff can send debris, including large rocks or boulders, onto highways and local roads. As has already been experienced this summer, areas where wildfires have burned in recent years are vulnerable to debris flows. Drivers should use caution, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Keep these tips in mind:

Don’t risk crossing a flooded wash, even if it doesn’t look deep. Even a few inches of running water poses a serious risk.

Storms can loosen boulders and rocks on slopes above highways. Stay alert in areas prone to falling rocks.

Don’t drive around “Road Closed” signs. You risk your life and face being cited under state law.

If traffic lights are out, treat an intersection as a four-way stop.

Inspect your windshield wipers and replace them if necessary.

Reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

Avoid sudden braking, which can cause you to slide on wet pavement. To slow down, take your foot off the gas pedal and brake slowly.

Other safety tips for driving in rainstorms are available at azdot.gov/monsoons.

Drivers also should be prepared for dust storms during summer monsoon weather. Avoid driving into a dust storm. In almost no time, blowing dust can drop visibility to zero, especially where small dust channels afford drivers little or no opportunity to avoid this hazard. Here are other dust storm safety tips:

If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.

Don’t wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to pull off the roadway safely; do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.

Don’t stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.

Turn off all vehicle lights, including your emergency flashers. You don’t want other vehicles approaching from behind to use your lights as a guide and crash into your vehicle.

Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake.

Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.

Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be aware of changing weather conditions and reduce speed.

More information on dust storm safety can be found at PullAsideStayAlive.org

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT.

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area.

Storm Activity:  The National Weather Service is forecasting increased thunderstorm activity with chances of significant rainfall Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thunderstorm cells were on the edge of the western section of the Museum burn scar today (with approximately 1.2” of rain). As a result, only the western tributary of the Spruce Wash flowed. In contrast to previous events, the channels and mitigation efforts kept waters largely within the channels and storm drain system.  

Sandbag Operations: 9,900 sandbags were produced and delivered to both the stations and to supply sandbagging placement operations for the elderly and disabled. Total number of sandbags in the Museum Flood area now exceeds 650,000 (2019 to today). 

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: Additional engineering resources have been secured to assist with performing flood mitigation site assessments. There is currently a backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Please request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center if you are experiencing one or more of the following:

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home

Public Infrastructure Assessment: The City of Flagstaff is conducting ongoing assessments of the public infrastructure impacted by the flooding and have identified 103 sites. The damage to these sites has an estimated damage (plus labor and equipment) of $3 million.   

Private Property Assessment: 120 private property flood impact assessments have been completed, 49 of which were reporting interior damage, 50 reporting exterior damage, and 21 reporting interior and exterior. The cost estimate to date is $1.35 million. If your home has been impacted on the interior by flooding, then please report the impacts by calling the Museum Flood Area Call Center at 928-679-8525.   

Operations: Crews are making good progress on responding to elderly and disabled site assessments and debris removal or sandbag requests. The work will continue tomorrow.

• Crews in Mt. Elden Estates are scraping flood debris off roads so that they are open and passable after today’s storm.
• Crews are cleaning inlets at Dortha Crossing and Arroyo Seco, which will be completed today in preparation for the next rain event.
• Crews are evaluating potential improvements at Arroyo Seco and Linda Vista.
• Crews removed the damaged trash rack at the Linda Vista culvert and will replace when repaired. 
• ADOT performed excavation work at the Route 66 culverts to improve water flow. 

National Guard: The National Guard Engineering and Operations team arrived and will deploy to the area Thursday. 

Neighborly Behavior: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will continue communicating to the public that they should not be visiting Museum Flood Area neighborhoods and that visiting the area kicks up dust and prevents crews from efficiently working on their clean-up efforts. 

Volunteers Needed: Please ask your friends, family, and co-workers outside of the flood area to assist by volunteering. United Way of Northern Arizona is planning a Neighbor Helping Neighbor Event to help support with flood mitigation this Saturday, July 24 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We need more volunteers to make sandbags, place sandbags at residences, and to assist with clean up. Please sign up at uwna.volunteerhub.com or call 928-773-9813.

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding: 

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready.

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment. 

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets. 

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management  

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.  

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event 

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff 

The Tonto National Forest in coordination with federal, state, and local partners will terminate the current Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 21, 2021 at 8 a.m. due to reduced fire danger.

The restrictions were implemented to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions.

“The Tonto and Arizonans needed a break in the weather, and we got it with recent monsoonal activity,” said Deputy Forest Supervisor Tom Torres. “We thank everyone for cooperating with these restrictions across the forest, but temperatures are still high enough to spark a wildfire if people are not careful when building a campfire.”

Campfire tips:

• Keep your fire small;
• Always keep water and a shovel nearby and know how to use them to put out your campfire;
• Be sure an adult is always watching the fire;
• Keep an eye on the weather! Sudden wind gusts can blow sparks into vegetation outside your cleared area, causing unexpected fires;
• Make sure your campfire is dead out!

Campfires and charcoal BBQs must be completely extinguished after use. Abandoned campfires continue to be a major cause of wildfires. Always keep enough water on hand and a tool to drown and stir fires. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. More campfire safety and prevention tips can be found at Smokeybear.com.

Please take the time to inspect vehicles and trailers for proper maintenance especially in relation to tire condition, brakes and wheel bearings. The Arizona climate is tough on tires and wheel bearings; tire blowouts or worn bearings can be very dangerous but can also cause wildfires. Take time to adjust trailer chains to avoid them dragging and sparking fires. Many tire shops and mechanics are available in the area to provide professional assistance in inspecting vehicles and often inspection is free.

Violators of regulations that prohibit abandoning a campfire are subject to a fine and/or imprisonment. If an abandoned campfire causes a wildfire, violators can also be held responsible for fire suppression costs. 

For more information, visit the Tonto National Forest alerts and notices webpage or call the following district ranger stations for information:  Cave Creek Ranger District (480) 595-3300; Globe Ranger District (928) 402-6200; Mesa Ranger District (480) 610-3300; Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900; and Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395.

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area.

Storm Activity: The National Weather Service is forecasting increased thunderstorm activity with a particularly increased chance of significant rainfall Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thunderstorm cells missed the Museum burn scar today. 

Sandbag Operations: 3,200 sandbags were produced and delivered to both the stations and to supply sandbagging placement operations for the elderly and disabled.  

Flood Mitigation Site Assessments: Additional engineering resources have been secured to assist with performing flood mitigation site assessments. There is a currently a backlog so please be patient as we respond to requests. Please request a site assessment by contacting the Call Center if you are experiencing one or more of the following: 

• Floodwater has overtopped your sandbags or other mitigation measures 
• The flow of floodwater was not mitigated by your current sandbag walls 
• Mitigation employed by adjacent property owners is impacting your home 

Public Infrastructure Assessment: The City of Flagstaff is conducting ongoing assessments of the public infrastructure impacted by the flooding and have identified 91 sites. The damage to these sites has an estimated damage (plus labor and equipment) of $2.9 million.   

Flood Impact Assessment Update: 108 private property flood impact assessments have been completed, 45 of which were reporting interior damage, 38 reporting exterior damage, and 25 reporting interior and exterior. The cost estimate to date is $1.13 million. If your home has been impacted on the interior by flooding, then please report the impacts by calling the Museum Flood Area Call Center at 928-679-8525.   

Operations: Crews are making good progress on responding to elderly and disabled site assessments and debris removal or sandbag requests. The work will continue tomorrow. 

• At Arroyo Seco, crews realigned barriers 
• “Road Closed” signs were installed at Grandview and Paradise - local traffic only 
• Crews conducted Dortha and Main mitigation reinforcement 
• Linda Vista culvert - removed trash rack/grate to do dredging/clean out upstream and downstream of the channel 
• Crews in Mount Elden Estates completed a major culvert installation to restore access to a home and are continuing to monitor for additional activity. They also focused efforts on cleaning debris from the channel near the Forest Service boundary.  
• Water hauling services have been secured to support with dust mitigation.  

National Guard: The National Guard Engineering and Operations team will be arriving in the area tomorrow and will be ready for deployment by Thursday.  

Neighborly Behavior: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will be communicating to the public that they should not be visiting Museum Flood Area neighborhoods and that visiting the area kicks up dust and prevents crews from efficiently working on their clean-up efforts.  

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding:  

SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready. 

DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment.  

PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets.  

TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk 

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS:  https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management   

MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679-8525.   

CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event  

STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff

Due to monsoonal activity and sufficient rainfall, the Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021. 

Fire danger is moderate across the forest. Visitors are still asked to remain vigilant and avoid activities that could accidentally cause wildfires – refrain from campfires on dry and windy days and remember that it is always illegal to leave a campfire unattended. In addition, fireworks are never allowed on any National Forest land.

Closures unrelated to fire and smoking restrictions remain in effect including the Raphael Fire around Sycamore Canyon and the  Tiger Fire near Crown King.

Know Before You Go!  Statewide fire restriction information can be found at www.wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

For information on the Prescott National Forest, check out the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.   

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 21, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

Health Impacts

People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, people with heart or lung disease, and those suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Exposure can increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, cause or aggravate bronchitis or other lung disease, and reduce the body’s ability to fight infection. Symptoms may include itchy eyes, nose and throat, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain and upper respiratory issues.

Please help reduce ozone by doing one or more of the following:

• Drive as little as possible: carpool, use public transit or telecommute
• Re-fuel your vehicle in the evening
• Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, if possible
• Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers – delay big painting projects
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air

BACKGROUND

High Pollution Advisory (HPA) | Notifies the public that the level of an air pollutant is forecast to exceed the federal health standard.

High Pollution Watch (HPW) | Notifies the public when there is potential for a pollutant to exceed the federal health standard.

Ozone Fact Sheet 

Below is a summary of today’s activities by the Coconino County Flood Control District and City of Flagstaff related to the Museum Flood Area. 

Storm Activity: The National Weather Service is forecasting increased thunderstorm activity through Thursday with particularly increased chance of significant rainfall Wednesday and Thursday this week. Thunderstorm cells missed the Museum burn scar today. 

Sandbag Stations: 

• Coconino High School: South parking lot 2801 N Izabel near the Hal Jensen Recreation Center
• Coconino County Health and Human Services: 2625 King Street 

We produced 5,000 sandbags today and additional resources are arriving throughout the week to assist with sandbag production and placement. Residents who are elderly or have disabilities that prevent them from repairing their sandbag walls adjacent to their homes can call 928-679-8525 for assistance. 

Site Assessments: Engineers are conducting site assessments throughout Flagstaff to evaluate flood mitigation efforts on private properties and advise residents on the best approach to mitigate flood impacts to their homes without negatively impacting neighbors. There have been approximately 140 requests for assessments. You can request a site-assessment if: 

• Flood water has overtopped your sandbags
• Flood water is impacting your home even with sandbags or other mitigation
• You are concerned about impacts from nearby sandbag/mitigation efforts 

To request a site assessment, please contact the Museum Flood Area Call Center at 928-679-8525. City and County team members will be conducting these assessments prioritizing residents who are elderly and/or disabled, as well as properties where water has impacted the interior of the homes. 

Public Infrastructure Assessment: The City of Flagstaff conducted an assessment of the public infrastructure impacted by the flooding and have identified 83 sites. The damage to these sites has an estimated damage (plus labor and equipment) of $2.6 million. 

Flood Impact Assessment Update: 81 private property flood impact assessments have been completed, 66 of which were reporting interior damage and 15 reporting exterior damage. Tomorrow, crews will conduct stormwater assessments for exterior damage sustained on private property due to flood waters. The cost estimate to date is $1.1 million. If your home has been impacted on the interior by flooding, please report the impacts by calling the Museum Flood Area Call Center at 928-679-8525. 

Operations: 

• From the top of Paradise down to Park Street, the barriers have been reset and fortified. 
• Other work at the end of Paradise includes evaluation and implementation of a flood mitigation system to pass floodwater between the houses with a decrease in impact to homes.
• The inlet at Linda Vista is being evaluated with the goal of improving capacity and repairing the trash rack.
• Crews are working to remove sediment and debris from the culverts and the channel immediately downstream of the Linda Vista crossing.
• The Dortha Crossing has been fortified with sandbags and an additional concrete barrier is being added near Main Street to improve the flood mitigation system.
• The Arroyo Seco inlet has been cleared of debris and fortified with sandbags.
• Crews continue to deliver and place sandbags at homes, within the flood hazard area, who have requested assistance through the Call Center and where identified by engineering crews. 

Below is important information for residents of the Museum Flood Area and those who experienced monsoonal flooding:

• SHELTER IN PLACE: During flood events, residents should shelter in place. Have a Stay Kit ready.
• DEBRIS ON PROPERTY: If you have debris on your property, then you should move the debris to the street if you are able -- only when the water has stopped flowing. This will help County and City Public Works crews remove the debris with their heavy equipment.
• PARKED CARS: If you live on one of the streets that has debris as a result of the flood, then please do not park your car on the streets.
• TRACK WEATHER: For the latest Museum Fire scar weather conditions and NWS notifications please visit https://www.weather.gov/fgz/MuseumFireFloodRisk
• SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS: https://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management
• MUSEUM FLOOD AREA CALL CENTER: The Call Center will be operational daily. Hours of operation may shift depending on any weather events that may occur. The number is 928-679- 8525.
• CLEAN UP OF INTERIOR FLOODING: https://www.coconino.az.gov/2437/After-a-Flood-Event
• STAY IN TOUCH: Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are providing updates on our websites and social media: coconino.az.gov, twitter.com/coconinocounty, and facebook.com/coconinocounty | flagstaff.az.gov, facebook.com/CityofFlagstaff