Flooding prompts state of emergency declarations in Arizona – AZ Family

Flooding prompts state of emergency declarations in Arizona  AZ Family

Heavy flooding has prompted the governor’s office and local officials to declare states of emergency. PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With rain continuing to fall in parts of Arizona on Monday, heavy flooding has prompted the governor’s office and local officials to declare states of emergency. Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in order to support rescue and recovery efforts. Hobbs’ order allows for access to $200,000 in emergency funding for affected communities. “The safety and security of every Arizonan is my top priority,” Hobbs said in a news release. “I am issuing this emergency declaration to ensure our local authorities have the resources they need to clear roads, repair infrastructure, and help displaced residents.

We will continue working directly with local emergency managers to rebuild and recover from this disaster.” The governor’s declaration includes parts of Apache, Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai counties, as well as the Hopi Tribe, the Navajo Nation, the San Carlos Apache Tribe, the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Maricopa County officials declared a local emergency for unincorporated areas due to the large amount of rain that fell during the weekend. The Maricopa County declaration allows the county to access additional resources and protect residents from impacts of the storm. County officials said rain totals in areas