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Sabino Canyon re-opens with partial services on Monday
9/18/2020 - 3:27 pm
Coronado National Forest | Bighorn Fire closure | Sabino Canyon | Santa Catalinas | leave no trace | hiking | Pima County

The closure order implemented after the Bighorn Fire was updated increasing recreational access to Sabino Canyon and the Santa Catalinas on September 21st. The updated order will remain in effect until November 1, 2020. 

"We've worked to implement emergency treatments so we can provide as many recreation opportunities to the public as possible." said CJ Woodard, Santa Catalina District Ranger. "Visitors should be aware that Sabino Canyon looks different after the fire due to mitigation measures implemented...

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Pima County to open free flu shot clinic
9/18/2020 - 12:22 pm
Pima County | flu shot | flu shot clinic | free flu shots | vaccinations

The Pima County Health Department is partnering with Passport Health and Dr. Art Mollen to provide free flu shots to anybody in the community, regardless of insurance status.

Beginning September 21, 2020, Pima County and Passport Health will open a new semi-permanent flu shot clinic. Located at 6383 E. 22nd St., Ste. 131, the new clinic is one part of a countywide strategy to encourage everybody over the age of 6 months to get their flu shot as soon as possible, and provide a free flu shot to anybody who otherwise have difficulty obtaining one.

“With the COVID-19 pandemic still...

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ADHS encourages people to seek care in an emergency and maintain routine medical care
9/17/2020 - 3:33 pm
Arizona Department of Health Services | COVID-19 | coronavirus | flu | flu shot | flu vaccine | influenza

Arizonans have dramatically reduced the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, distancing, washing hands thoroughly, and taking other steps to protect themselves and the community. But it’s also important to continue seeking routine medical care such as wellness visits to primary healthcare providers, cancer screenings, managing chronic health conditions, and keeping children up to date on routine vaccinations. 

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has launched a public awareness campaign reminding Arizonans to look after their overall health, and also to call 911 and seek...

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Mangum Fire closure area reduced; road and trail closures remain in place
9/16/2020 - 9:07 am
Kaibab National Forest | Mangum Fire | Stage 1 fire restrictions

A significant portion of the Mangum Fire closure has been reopened to the public.  The Kaibab National Forest has lifted some road closures as well as the nearly 80,000-acre area closure that spanned the northernmost part of the North Kaibab Ranger District. 

The Kaibab National Forest continues to analyze conditions frequently, seeking opportunities to increase public access as much as possible. However, public safety is always the top priority. Closures on Jacob Canyon Trail as well as Forest Roads 22, 462, 461, and 423 will remain in place because extreme hazards are still...

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High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective Sept. 17 in Phoenix area
9/16/2020 - 9:00 am
high pollution advisory | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality | Phoenix | ozone

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective September 17, 2020, 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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