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High water puts Sedona areas on GO status | The Verde Independent

Due to rising water levels in Oak Creek, the following areas have GO status and should be evacuated immediately if you haven’t left yet.

• Trails End Road

• Trail end Ln

• Blackhawk Ln

• Newcastle Ln

• Oak Creek Mobilodge

• Dr. Coppercliffe

• Copper Cliff Line

• Sycamore Road

• Villas at Poco Diablo Resort

• New Age Center

• Rancho Sedona RV Park

• Homes north of Rancho Sedona RV Park on Bear Wallow Ln.

where to take refuge

Evacuate to a shelter or evacuate with your family or friends. Camp Verde Middle School Gym is the official shelter for the area. Address: 280 Camp Lincoln Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322. Small animal and pet shelters are located at the Community Center at 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322.

Sign up for emergency alerts

Make sure you are signed up:

  1. Sedona City Emergency Alert

  2. Yavapai County Emergency Alert

  3. Coconino emergency alert

Ready, go explain

Ready, set, go is a national program adopted by 15 Arizona sheriffs that provides proactive measures to take before emergencies and actions to follow when communities are under threat. Educate residents about

A Go status indicates that danger in your area is imminent and life threatening.

detail

Pay attention to flood warnings and advisories issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Expect higher than normal currents in Oak Creek as the snow has melted in the higher elevations and it is currently raining. Intersections and driveways with low water levels may become impassable. Do not attempt to cross the area if water is present. Turn around and don’t drown.

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