COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Emergency Management Department on Nov. 1 ordered the activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) due to widespread flooding.
The EOC provides support and coordination to multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional emergencies impacting County residents, businesses, property and infrastructure.
A call center has also been activated for information about evacuations, sandbags and road closures at 928-679-8525.
The entire region is under a Flood Watch from the National Weather Service through 8:30 p.m. tonight. Roadways will be impacted so residents are encouraged to stay home. Current conditions include the closure of I-17, 89A and Sedona evacuation zones 8, 9 and 10 are in GO status.
“When flooding threatens, pay close attention to official alerts. Never drive or walk through flooded roadways, and follow all evacuation instructions from public safety officials,” Coconino County Emergency Management Director Tim Carter said.
Coconino County Public Works and Sheriff’s Office are in the field assisting motorists and residents experiencing flooding.
Sandbags are available at Pinewood Fire Department, 475 E. Pinewood Blvd. and Highlands Fire Department, 3350 Old Munds Hwy.
Self-fill sandbags are available in Thorpe Park, at the parking lot at the north end of N. Aztec St. between Frances Short Pond and the softball fields. Residents should bring their own shovels.
For more information about evacuation zones and flood preparedness visit coconino.az.gov/ready for road conditions visit az511.gov and for weather updates weather.gov.