Emergency Bulletins

High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective Sept. 15, 16 in Phoenix area
9/15/2021 - 9:47 am
high pollution advisory | ozone | Phoenix | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective Sept. 15 & 16, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and...

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New preliminary flood maps issued for Oak Creek area
9/14/2021 - 10:27 am
Oak Creek | Coconino County | flood map | flood insurance | flooding | Coconino Flood Control District

Coconino County announced today that updated, digital flood hazard maps for the Coconino County, Yavapai County, and City of Sedona sections of Oak Creek are available for public review and comment. These maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), show the extent to which areas recently re-mapped in Oak Creek and its tributaries are at risk for flooding. This covers the area from Sterling Canyon in Coconino County, through the City of Sedona down to Cornville. Used to help determine flood insurance and building requirements, the new flood maps replace maps that were based on studies...

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Three roads re-open in Mangum Fire area
9/13/2021 - 10:35 pm
Jacob Lake | Demotte | Mangum Fire | Kaibab National Forest

As monsoon season comes to an end and the Forest Service has conducted clean-up operations, some roads affected by flash flooding are reopening in the Mangum Fire area. The following roads are now fully open but remain subject to closure for public safety during periods of inclement weather:

  • Forest Road 22 – open from US Route 89A to State Route 67
  • Forest Road 461 – open from Forest Road 22 to Jacob Lake area
  • Forest Road 462 – open from Forest Road 461 to Demotte area

 The following roads in the Mangum Fire area remain closed due to flash flood damage...

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High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective Sept. 11 & 12, 2021, in the Phoenix area
9/10/2021 - 10:34 am
high pollution | advisory | Air Quality | Phoenix | weekend | metro | valley

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective Sept. 11 & 12, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and...

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High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective Sept. 10 in Phoenix area
9/09/2021 - 10:11 am
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | Phoenix | ozone | high pollution advisory

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective Sept. 10, 2021, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

Ground-level ozone forms when two types of pollutants — volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) — react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources, including industries, power plants and products, such as solvents and paints....

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