a call for support and preparedness
As President of the Board of Trustees of the Flagstaff Congregation Lev Shalom and Director of the Arizona Anti-Defamation League (ADL), I know that legislative efforts can have a significant impact on the safety and security of our communities. I have personally witnessed it. . Recently, we had the opportunity to engage with lawmakers in […]
Fire departments train with real ammonia for emergency preparedness
Yuma Fire Department, San Luis Fire Department, and MCAS Yuma Fire Department Participate in Ammonia Leak Preparedness Exercise Yuma, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – According to Tony Badilla, county emergency management agency, “more than 750,000 pounds of ammonia are stored in Yuma at any one time.” Chemicals are used for refrigeration and fertilizers. Both are essential […]
Gila County to receive funding to help with community wildfire preparedness
A bipartisan infrastructure law set aside money to help offset the effects of wildfires across the West. The Biden administration has announced that one county in Arizona will receive a portion of that funding. Vice President Kamala Harris said at a press conference that Gila County will receive $341,000 for evacuation planning, community education and […]