Arizona City, Arizona — Rainfall over the weekend caused massive flooding around Arizona City, closing elementary schools and creating dangerous driving conditions.
The Toltec School District announced Sunday night that classes were canceled on Dec. 5 at both Toltec Elementary School and Arizona City Elementary School due to flooding.
Arizona City Elementary School wrote on its Facebook page, “We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope the whole family stays warm and safe.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday that the intersection of Battaglia Drive and Sunland Gin Road is closed due to severe flooding. Other streets in the area have also been flooded, and PCSO is advising residents to wait until the water level has subsided before driving.
A photo shared with 12News shows an Arizona City car half submerged in water.
Maricopa Police Station He said recent floods had temporarily closed the Loma road.
Eloy Police Station We recommend avoiding the following areas:
- Shed Road west of Tumbleweed Road to Sheila,
- Shed Road from Estrella to the Frontier,
- 11-mile corner road from Alsdorf to West 3rd.
- MLK Street from Madison to Eleven Mile Corner
A system of storms from California brought rain clouds to Arizona on Saturday, resulting in rain that continued through Sunday morning. Many parts of the Valley reported nearly an inch of rain on Saturday. increase.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for areas south of Casa Grande on Sunday morning. The storm system appears to be moving east toward Gila and Graham counties.
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Flood Safety:
The Arizona Fire and Medical Department provides the following tips on hazards to be aware of during and after a flood, including fire, electrical, and chemical safety.
Generators and alternative heating devices can pose a fire hazard during floods if not used correctly or maintained properly. Puddles and appliances can become charged and cause electrical fires.
For electricity, residents of flooded areas should turn off their homes if they can reach the main breaker or fuse box. All wires in your home can be electrically charged and dangerous. Residents should have their homes checked for damage by a professional technician before powering on.
Make sure that flammable liquids, such as thinner, lighter fluid, and gasoline, are not spilled in or near your home. Keep flammable liquids away from electrical or alternative heat sources to avoid ignition.
All smoke alarms in your home should be tested monthly and the batteries replaced annually. Some smoke alarms are dependent on your home’s electrical service and may go off when the power is turned off.
Make sure fire hydrants near your home are cleared of debris so fire departments can easily assess them in the event of a fire.
