A Flagstaff Hotshot uses a drip torch to light grass and dead wood off of a power-line service road near the Garland Ranch Estates in an effort to set containment lines for the Volunteer Fire. The fire was caused by a lightning strike on May 23 and is currently 23 acres in size. RACHEL GIBBONS, ARIZONA DAILY SUN
2023
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
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he Arizona Daily Sun in cooperation with Coconino County, which is responsible for managing emergency response and planning, is pleased to present the fourth annual Emergency Preparedness Guide. Coconino County is a land of spectacular beauty that offers unparalleled, year-round enjoyment to both residents and visitors; however, enjoying all that Northern Arizona has to offer comes at a cost in the form of natural disasters that include wildfires, flooding, blizzards and even tornadoes. To this end, it is incredibly important to be aware,
prepared and informed before an emergency happens. This winter, we were lucky to receive record-breaking snowfall, which has, with the help of our fire crews, helped mitigate a few fires spotted around the county. This, however, does not change the fact that emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. While this guide his intended to help readers educate themselves, it should also serve as a reminder that, when the time comes, we must act as a team to keep ourselves, our families, our properties and our natural resources protected.
Within the pages of this comprehensive guide, you will find a wealth of vital information and practical advice to help you navigate through any crisis that may arise. The Arizona Daily Sun and Coconino County thanks you for taking the time to review these important materials and take the necessary steps to keep you and your loved ones safe, and with that, please enjoy the 2023 Emergency Preparedness Guide.
A home off of Copeland Lane is surrounded by floodwaters being held back only by stacks of sandbags and jersey barriers after nearly an inch and a half of rain fell on the Pipeline Fire scar, sending yet another deluge into the neighborhood that has been battling multiple floods this monsoon season. JAKE BACON, ARIZONA DAILY SUN
Every day, prepared. Wildfire preparation protects you, the community and first responders. Providing you safe, reliable energy is our top priority. That’s why we work year-round to prepare for wildfires. During elevated fire conditions, power outages may be extended until crews can perform visual inspections of lines and remove any potential hazards that could pose a fire risk. In the event of a wildfire, power lines may be temporarily taken out of service to protect your community and firefighters. Working together, we can be prepared.
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