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#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2mV2J37  Johnson Fire: Johnson Fire Update Sept 24, 2019

#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2mjrrcP  Johnson Fire: Johnson Fire Virtual Community Update - September 14th at 6:00 PM

Forest officials are temporarily closing some roads and recreation facilities on the Tonto National Forest due to heavy rain and flowing washes. Please avoid low-lying water crossings, and watch for debris on roads. Obey all warnings issued by Forest, County, and State officials. Roads and gates on the Tonto National Forest will remain closed until water recedes, and conditions can be assessed. The purpose of these closures is for public and employee safety, as well as reducing resource damage.   Recreation sites along the Lower Salt River from Saguaro Lake to the Forest Boundary at Granit Reef are closed for public safety.   State Highway 88, Apache Trail is temporarily closed due to heavy rains. Please visit AZ511.com for updates.   Please contact the Tonto National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (602) 225-5200, or visit the Tonto website at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/tonto/home for additional information.

#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2l6YhNR  Johnson Fire: new photos have been uploaded to this incident

#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2kRxipH  Johnson Fire: September 23 - Johnson Fire Update

#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2msBj46  Johnson Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

Last night the fire was active on the north end as it burned in heavy dead and down timber.  Due to the terrain and remote location firefighters will focus today on road access into the fire area and will continue structure assessment and locate potential hazards like mine shafts in the fire area.    

Due to the location, values at risk, terrain and fuel loading, Gesser’s Type 2 Incident Management Team will take command of the Johnson Fire tomorrow. 

Resources:  9 - Engines, 2 – Dozers, 1 – Type 2 Crew, 2 – Type 3 Helicopters, air attack aircraft and miscellaneous overhead personnel.  Resources arriving today:  5 – Type 1 Hotshots Crews, 2 – Helicopters, and air tankers as needed.  

Closures: South end Ponderosa Park to Lower Wolf Creek; Lower Wolf Creek to Senator Highway; Senator Highway (Forest Road 52) from Sky Y Camp at End of the Pavement to Palace Station.

Evacuations: Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department has issued a Code Red Alert – GO for residents located in the Look Out Mountain/Maverick Mountain Area.  For assistance or questions please call (928) 771-3260.  Evacuation shelter is at Prescott High School.

In the interest of safety, the public is asked to not travel in the vicinity of Ponderosa Park, Lower Wolf Creek, and the community of Potato Patch as firefighters and fire-related traffic will be traveling in the area.    

Johnson Fire overview

Location:  8 miles south of Prescott, AZ on the Bradshaw Ranger District (T12N, R2W, S16) 

Start Date:  September 22nd

Size:  Approximately 200 acres 

Percent Contained:  0

Cause:  Under Investigation  

Vegetation:  Brush, Pinyon and Timber

Firefighters responded to a smoke report at 2:15 pm on September 22, approximately 8 miles south of Prescott, near Lookout Mountain (T12N, R2W, S16).  

The public can obtain additional information via the following:

• Fire Information:  (928) 925-1111
• Prescott NF Forest Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott/
• Twitter:  @PrescottNF
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/
• Local Ranger Station: Bradshaw Ranger District (928) 443-8000

Firefighters responded to a smoke report at 2:15 pm approximately 8 miles south of Prescott, near Lookout Mountain (T12N, R2W, S16).  The 100 acre Johnson Fire is burning in brush, pinyon and some timber.  Firefighters and air attack are on scene assessing fuels conditions and values at risk.   Smoke will be visible from Prescott and other local communities.

Current resources: Four engines, two helicopters, air attack aircraft and miscellaneous overhead personnel.  Several resources have been ordered including two heavy air tankers, one very large air tanker, two helicopters and additional crews. 

Current Road Closures: South end Ponderosa Park to Lower Wolf Creek; Lower Wolf Creek to Senator Highway; Senator Highway (Forest Road 52) from Sky Y Camp at End of the Pavement to Palace Station.

 Evacuations: Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department has issued a Code Red Alert – GO for residents located in the Look Out Mountain/Maverick Mountain Area.  For assistance or questions please call (928) 771-3260.  Evacuation shelter is at Prescott High School.

 In the interest of safety, the public is asked to not travel in the vicinity of Ponderosa Park, Lower Wolf Creek, and the community of Potato Patch as firefighters and fire-related traffic will be traveling in the area.    

 The public can obtain additional information via the following:

• Fire Information:  (928) 925-1111
• Prescott NF Forest Website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott/
• Twitter:  @PrescottNF
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/
• Local Ranger Station: Bradshaw Ranger District (928) 443-8000

 

 

#JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2Nt8Vvc  Johnson Fire: Firefighters Respond to Smoke Report South of Lookout Mountain

NEW - #JohnsonFire #AZ #AZPNF http://bit.ly/2NtZUBP  Johnson Fire: Firefighters Respond to Smoke Report South of Lookout Mountain Prescott\

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a Health Watch (HW) for ozone effective September 21 & 22, 2019, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HW 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, for example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants or banks – park your car and go inside

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!

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 >

 

#IkesFire #AZ #AZGCP http://bit.ly/2NqNZoq  Ikes Fire: Windy conditions cause the Ikes Fire on the Kaibab Plateau to grow

Due to consecutive days of strong, gusty winds and below normal moisture over recent weeks, fire activity has increased again on the southwestern edge of the Ikes Fire, which is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.

After nearly two weeks of minimal growth and smoke production, the lightning-caused Ikes Fire is once again visible to visitors in the area. Due to a day of wind gusts in the 40 to 45 mph range, the wildfire has now grown to approximately 9,800 acres. Almost all of the recent growth has occurred in Grand Canyon National Park below the canyon’s rim, where available fuels were in alignment with the strong winds and steep slopes.

Weather forecasts predict that winds will diminish considerably tomorrow, which should lead to a noticeable decrease in fire behavior. Moisture is also expected to make its way back into the area by the beginning of next week.

Fire managers will continue to evaluate safe and effective options and strategies to limit or stop fire spread. This could include using the area burned in the 2018 Stina Fire to stop the wildfire’s movement to the northeast on the Kaibab National Forest.

To ensure public and firefighter safety, the temporary closure area of the Ikes Fire on the North Kaibab Ranger District will be expanded to include the roads, trails and viewpoints in the Rainbow Rim Trail area. Areas in the expanded closure include:

• Parissawampitts Point
• Fence Point
• Locust Point
• North Timp Point
• Timp Point
• Stina Point

Highway 67 and the North Rim Village and businesses are open. However, road and trail closures are in effect for the Ikes Fire area within Grand Canyon National Park. The following roads and trails are closed on the North Rim:

Powell Plateau Trail, the North Bass Trail, Fire Point, Swamp Point, and the W4 road north of the intersection of the W4 and W1 Roads.

Smoke from the Ikes Fire, along with other wildfires in the area, will be visible and may cause impacts. Visitors traveling to the area should be aware of possible smoke along Highway 67. Visitors are asked to drive carefully and turn headlights on for safety. For local air quality and related information, please visit the following websites: www.airnow.gov or the Smoke Management Division of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality at https://azdeq.gov/SmokeManagemet.

More information can be found at InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6475/. Visit www.nps.gov/grca/learn/management/firemanagement.htm for additional information about wildland fire at Grand Canyon National Park.

For information about the Kaibab National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/kaibab or @KaibabNF on Facebook and Twitter.

#WhiskeyFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2HQ8SFm  Whiskey Fire: Command of Whiskey Fire transitions back to the forest FL

#WhiskeyFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2HPfZxC  Whiskey Fire: new maps have been uploaded to this incident

The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff.  

 

Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted as availability permits. Call the CCHHS Clinic at 928-679-7222 to make an appointment.

 

The cost for a flu vaccination at the CCHHS Clinic is $30. High-dose flu vaccinations are $50.  As a courtesy, the CCHHS will bill people’s insurance company, but those seeking a flu shot should check with their insurance provider to determine whether they are covered and are also asked to bring their insurance card. No one will be denied services due to an inability to pay. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step in protecting against flu viruses. It is strongly recommended that everyone 6-months old and over get a flu shot each year. 

Every year a new vaccine is manufactured to combat circulating influenza viruses during each flu season. While it is too early to determine the effectiveness of this season’s vaccine, immunization reduces the chance of influenza-related complications, such as hospitalization, chronic disease and/or death. The immune system will be better prepared to combat the flu the earlier people get their shot. 

The following groups of people are encouraged to get a flu vaccination because they are at high - risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications, including:   

• Pregnant women  
• Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old  
• Children with special healthcare needs 
• People 50 years of age and older  
• People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions  
• People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities  
• People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu.
• Health care workers  
• Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu 
• Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated) 

Flu symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches and fatigue. Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. In the most severe cases, flu can lead to death. 

In addition to getting a seasonal flu shot, good health habits are also recommended. These simple actions can stop the spread of germs and help protect you and others from getting sick:  

• Wash hands frequently during the flu season.  
• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.  
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.  
• Cover your mouth with your upper sleeve or with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.  
• Don’t share eating utensils, cups and straws.  
• Stay home when you are sick.  

Additional information is available at www.coconino.az.gov/hhs.  Contact your health care provider or call the Coconino County Health and Human Services Clinic at 928-679-7222 or toll-free at 1-877-679-7272. 

 

#WhiskeyFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2LVEMBe  Whiskey Fire: Whiskey Fire Update 9-19-2019

#WhiskeyFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2HSPhEi  Whiskey Fire: new photos have been uploaded to this incident

NEW - #2019Fallprescribedbu #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2M1fJgf  2019 Fall prescribed burning: The Coconino National Forest is currently priorit

#WhiskeyFire #AZ #AZCOF http://bit.ly/2Nn9Ahw  Whiskey Fire: Whiskey Fire Update 9-18-19