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Residents of Gila County will have a chance to ask questions about ongoing flood relief efforts at an upcoming community meeting. GROVE, Ariz. — A meeting is set for Thursday evening in Grove to inform residents about the flood recovery initiatives happening throughout Gila County, following the severe flooding that

Arizona lawmaker engages with officials in Globe

Phoenix – A flood that struck Gila County on September 26th resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused severe damage to the towns of Grove and Miami. On Friday, Eli Crane, who represents this area, met with local leaders and witnessed the extensive destruction firsthand. “Our thoughts are

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs examines flood damage in Gila County

Flood Recovery Efforts in Gila County PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visited Gila County on Saturday to assess the damage from severe flooding that occurred on September 26th. During her tour, she inspected businesses in downtown Grove and visited warehouses that had been turned into disaster relief centers for

Helpers arrive in Arizona towns affected by severe flooding

Gila County, Arizona Severe flooding has caused significant destruction in the communities of Globe and Miami, Arizona, as three storms overwhelmed the area with heavy rainfall. In the aftermath, hundreds of volunteers have arrived in the small town to assist. What We Know: Residents recounted how a “wall of water”

Medicaid Reductions Create Divide in Conservative Arizona County

Gila County’s reliance on Medicaid amid political divide In Grove, a town in Gila County, Arizona, many residents depend on Medicaid. This area is notably conservative, with around 70% of voters supporting Donald Trump in the last election. However, up to 40% of the population, which has nearly doubled over

Search and recovery operations persist following flooding in Arizona

Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Gila County PHOENIX – Efforts to search, rescue, and clean up following devastating flooding in Gila County were still underway on Monday, particularly in the Grove area. The incident management team from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is coordinating these

Fire in Washington: Wildfire north of Payson is now completely under control

Gila County, Arizona Some residents in Gila County, who were forced to evacuate due to wildfires near Payson, are now returning to their homes. What we know: The Washington fire, ignited by a lightning strike about a mile northwest on August 13th, affected an area in the Payson Ranger District.