Due to recent monsoonal rains in the northern and higher elevation areas of the Tonto National Forest, Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be lifted in parts of the Payson, Pleasant Valley, Tonto Basin, and Globe Ranger Districts starting Friday, August 2 at 8 a.m. However, the Cave Creek and Mesa Ranger Districts will remain in Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
The northern and higher elevation regions have received 3-5 times more rainfall than the southern and lower elevation areas over the past six weeks, leading to increased fuel moisture levels and reduced fire...
Emergency Bulletins
8/01/2024 - 4:29 pm
8/01/2024 - 9:35 am
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2.
Take Action
- Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or...
8/01/2024 - 9:25 am
On Saturday, July 27, 2024, the town of Peeples Valley in Yavapai County experienced an unexpected water outage, leaving an estimated 400 residents without water. The Peeples Valley Fire Department contacted the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) to help deliver drinking water to the affected residents. YCOEM activated the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) to assist with coordination. YCOEM and the COAD worked with Manzanita Outreach and arranged the delivery of ten pallets of drinking water to the distribution site at Model Creek School in Yarnell,...
7/31/2024 - 12:08 pm
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has moved the community of Sunflower to “set” status. “Set” status means residents should identify the closest shelter or safe space, prepare an emergency kit, listen to public health officials and be ready to leave the area. The Ready, Set, Go! program is a nationwide program to educate residents about steps to take during an emergency. Sign up for emergency alerts at ready.maricopa.gov.
Weather: On the Sand Stone Fire, weather is predicted to be in the upper 90s....
7/30/2024 - 12:27 pm
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has moved the community of Sunflower to “set” status. “Set” status means residents should identify the closest shelter or safe space, prepare an emergency kit, listen to public health officials and be ready to leave the area. The Ready, Set, Go! program is a nationwide program to educate residents about steps to take during an emergency. Sign up for emergency alerts at ready.maricopa.gov.
Weather: Temperatures will remain in the mid-to upper 90s and the relative humidity will hover around 20%. Dry conditions with no thunderstorm...
