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STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE FLOODING

Published on November 02, 2026

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors today issued a formal Declaration of Emergency following severe weekend weather and prolonged rainfall across central and northern Arizona. Rapidly rising water levels along major rivers and local drainages have triggered life-threatening flash floods, forced mandatory evacuations, and resulted in critical road closures throughout the region.

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Smart 911/ Rave

Published on October 01, 2025

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has a NEW emergency alert system.

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SET Status Lifted for Cleator

Published on July 01, 2025

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM), in close coordination with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the Prescott National Forest and other emergency partners, has been actively engaged in response efforts for the Turkey Fire near Cleator, Arizona.

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2025 WEA/EAS Yavapai County Survey

Published on April 02, 2025

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) in coordination with the National Weather Service Flagstaff Office will conduct a county-wide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

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Pine Flats Area Back To Ready Status

Published on February 12, 2025

After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to lift the GO status for zones YCU2174-B and YCU-2216 as of 6:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Pine Flats area. All roadblocks in the area will be lifted at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Until then, only residents of the evacuated area will be permitted access.

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Brady Fire Incident Update Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Published on February 11, 2025

Update for the Brady Fire on February 11, 2025

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Brady Fire Update

Published on February 10, 2025

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) is working closely with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and other fire agencies involved with the Brady Fire near Mayer, Arizona.
At this time, YCSO has put zones YCU-2174-B and YCU-2216 on GO status.

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TEST Wireless Emergency Alert by YCOEM

Published on August 23, 2024

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) will be conducting a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) Test in the Prescott Valley area on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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Congress Area Back To Ready Status

Published on July 12, 2024

After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to lift the SET status for zones YCU2444, YCU-2396, and YCU-2450. The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Congress community.

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Ironwood Fire Incident Update Status

Published on June 15, 2024

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has lifted the SET pre-evacuation status for residents of Cordes Lakes.