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Governor Declares State of Emergency in Gila County Following Devastating Flooding

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency for Gila County in response to catastrophic flooding caused by severe monsoon storms. The declaration will deploy critical state resources to support ongoing search and rescue operations, manage hazardous conditions, and aid recovery efforts for communities devastated by the disaster. The governor's office has authorized the rapid deployment of the Arizona National Guard to support efforts in Gila County as necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Governor has declared a State of Emergency for Gila County, releasing $200,000 from the Governor's Emergency Fund to support ongoing search and rescue operations, manage hazardous conditions, and aid recovery efforts.
  • The Arizona Division of Emergency Management is coordinating these efforts, with support from the Arizona National Guard, statewide and interstate mutual aid, and assistance from Nevada.
  • Over 70 personnel from six different county Sheriff's Offices and DPS are engaged in search and rescue operations.
  • Six HAZMAT teams from eight agencies, including mutual aid from California, are addressing hazardous materials incidents.
  • More than 25 ADOT staff and crews have supported with road clearance, with DPS Ranger and DPS UAS deployed for aerial search and rescue.
  • DPS has deployed a 13-officer detachment to support law enforcement backfill and increased call volume in the county.
  • A six-person IMAT team, with staff from DEMA, Maricopa County, and Coconino County EM agencies, is supporting the Gila County EOC.
  • Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) personnel are assessing reports of deceased and unsecured livestock.

Statistics:

  • $200,000 released from the Governor's Emergency Fund to support ongoing search and rescue operations, manage hazardous conditions, and aid recovery efforts.
  • 70 personnel from six different county Sheriff's Offices and DPS are engaged in search and rescue operations.
  • 6 HAZMAT teams from 8 agencies, including mutual aid from California, are addressing hazardous materials incidents.
  • 25 ADOT staff and crews have supported with road clearance.
  • 13 DPS officers are deployed to support law enforcement backfill and increased call volume in the county.

Sources:

  • Governor's Office of Arizona [Source: Governor's Office of Arizona press release]
  • Arizona Department of Emergency Management [Source: Arizona Department of Emergency Management website]
  • Arizona Department of Transportation [Source: Arizona Department of Transportation Twitter page]
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety [Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety press release]
  • Arizona Department of Agriculture [Source: Arizona Department of Agriculture website]
  • National Weather Service [Source: National Weather Service press release]
  • American Red Cross [Source: American Red Cross social media page]

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