News Flash • GFFP Receives Grant to Develop Community Wildfi
Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the U.S. Forest Service recently announced it will award the Greater Flagstaff Forest Partnership (GFFP) a $250,000 grant to develop a new Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP serves 10 fire districts and six tribal communities in rural Coconino County. Coconino County recognizes wildfire and post-wildfire flooding as […]
News Flash • Maricopa County, Clear Channel Outdoor Launch R
Starting this week, more than 100 digital billboards across the Valley will display important local heat safety resources, in partnership with Maricopa County and Canada. Clear Channel Outdoorthe Maricopa Association of Governments and the City of Phoenix. The billboard, owned by Clear Channel Outdoors, 211 Arizona During Arizona's dangerous late spring and summer heat, we […]
News Flash • Elder Abuse on Upward Trend in Maricopa County
Cases reported to Adult Protective Services have steadily increased significantly since 2019. (Phoenix, AZ) – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Saturday, June 15, 2024. To raise awareness, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell’s office is bringing attention to this issue that often goes unreported. “Seniors are vulnerable and easy targets, and elder-related crimes are often […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Friday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Friday, June 28, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and chemical processes, […]
News Flash • Coconino County Downgrading to Stage 1 Fire Res
After consulting with local partner agencies, Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) and the County Administrator's Office plan to lower the County's fire restrictions to Stage 1 on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM. The following activities are prohibited at all times during Stage 1 fire restrictions unless exempted by a county wildfire prevention ordinance: […]
Flash flood, thunderstorm warning issued for Coconino County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Coconino County effective June 27 at 12:52 PM. The warning will end June 27 at 4 PM. The weather service also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Coconino County, including Page and Lake Powell in north-central Arizona, effective June 27 at 1:09 p.m. The watch […]
News Flash • Board of Supervisors Adopts Final Budget for Fi
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously approved a final fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget of $484,503,861 during its final meeting for the current fiscal year 2024 (FY24). The FY25 budget includes strategic investments in public health and safety, flood protection, reforestation and operational capacity, and also includes placeholders to leverage federal funding to […]
News Flash • Maricopa County to Fund Improvements at Popular
Visitors to Mesa's Firefighters Memorial, Historical Society and Ideas Museum will soon be able to enjoy an even more memorable experience, thanks to renovation funding approved June 26 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. “These three facilities and gathering spaces honor our first responders, educate our youth and instill community pride,” said Vice Chairman […]
Flash flood warnings for parts of Maricopa County
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — We're tracking monsoon activity across Arizona on Tuesday as flood warnings remain in effect for Maricopa County. A flood warning was issued for parts of Coconino and Yavapai counties until 4:45 p.m. Track the live radar here. Follow us below for live updates as they come in. 8:50 PM: Persistent rain is […]
Shelter-in-place order issued for Flagstaff due to potential flash flooding
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Coconino County effective June 25 at 1:29 PM. The warning will end June 25 at 2:15 PM. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the Flagstaff area Tuesday afternoon due to monsoon weather in the region. According to a post by X, the National Weather […]
