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Yavapai County Lifts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Effective Friday, July 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., Yavapai County lifted the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and Outdoor Fire Ban. | PRESS RELEASE(PDF, 164KB)

Evacuations Issued in Camp Verde

Portions of the Verde Lakes area along West Clear Creek Map(JPG, 158KB)

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Portions of the Verde Lakes area along West Clear Creek, and properties along Beaver Creek from Lacy Lane to Rezzonico Park in Camp Verde are currently under “GO” evacuation orders due to flooding. See the maps below for details on the evacuation areas.

If you live in an evacuation or flood prone area, and have questions about shelters and other flood related issues, you can contact the Yavapai County Emergency Management Department at 928-442-5103.

**The Red Cross Evacuation Center will be located in the Town of Camp Verde gym here in the Town Hall Complex. Red Cross is en route to get set up.

***Small Animal Shelter will also be in our complex, in Room 305. They are also en route.

The Town of Camp Verde Public Works Department has deployed electronic sign boards in flood prone areas of Town to advise people of the flood danger.

Please monitor flood warnings and advisories issued by the National Weather Service throughout this storm event.

Evacuations Issued

YCSO and the Camp Verde Marshal's Office have issued a GO message for residents to EVACUATE.

An Evacuation Shelter has been set up at 280 Camp Lincoln Rd, in Camp Verde, in the Middle School Gym.

Animal Disaster Services has a shelter available for pets and small animals at 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde, at the Community Center in Room 305.

You can also view the EM Information Hub at: https://experience.arcgis.com/.../7c9d7c80bcc3.../page/Home/

Please call the Emergency Management Call Center at 928-442-5103 for further information and to see the evacuation zones.

Flooding Expected for Oak Creek & Wet Beaver Creek

Another storm is moving in today through Thursday, with more flooding anticipated. Be prepared.

The National Weather Service reports that periods of heavy rain and snow melt from Wednesday through Thursday will lead to rises in area waterways, contributing to the potential for minor to moderate flooding in some areas along Oak Creek and Wet Beaver Creek.

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated for essential personnel since the beginning of the Winter Storm event to support needs throughout the County, including mitigating potential flooding issues and coordinating with local public safety officials.

Oak Creek and Wet Beaver Creek are expected to exceed the flood stage on Thursday morning at approximately 3 am, with the most significant flood potential in Cornville and Rimrock. Near Sedona, water levels will reach terraces near Tlaquepaque Bridge and several residential and commercial properties near Tlaquepaque Bridge. Near Cornville, significant flooding of the RV Park near Page Springs Road is expected. Water near Rimrock will likely impact ground-level residences along Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista. Portions of the Verde River will have elevated flows and may approach flood stages.

Water levels will not reach that of the 1993 flood event; however, they will be close to the 2019 flood event in some areas.

Waters are swift running and dangerously cold due to snow melt and runoff. Residents should avoid all waterways. Localized flooding can be expected on streets and may increase pothole activity. Appropriate Public Works Departments continue to address issues as they arise. Do not drive on flooded streets, washes, or low-water crossings. Obey all traffic, detour, and roadblock signs. Turn around, don't drown.

We encourage residents to remain prepared by:

• Developing a family plan and having emergency telephone numbers available.
• Assemble an emergency supply kit with enough food, water, and other supplies for at least 72 hours. In addition, include essential medicines and life-saving medical equipment. For a complete list, please visit: www.ready.gov/kit
• Assemble a go-bag in the event an evacuation becomes necessary. Remember the 5 P’s: Persons/Pets, Personal Items, Important Papers, Prescriptions, and Priceless Items.
• Sign up for your local Emergency Notification System, including alertYAVAPAI, at www.ycsoaz.gov/ENS and follow reputable and reliable sources for current information.
• If applicable, consider moving your vehicle to higher ground to avoid flood damage.

YCOEM will coordinate with the American Red Cross to open an Evacuation Center or Shelter if an evacuation becomes necessary.

Sandbags are available at various locations. Availability will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. For a list of sandbag locations, please visit the YCOEM website: https://yavapaiaz.gov/publicworks/emergency-management. Expect to fill and transport your sandbags. Please bring a shovel.

For the 7-Day Forecast, visit the National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/fgz/

For creek flow updates, visit the Yavapai County Flood Control District website: https://yavapaiaz.gov/ycflood/weather.

Warming Center Open

There are many neighborhoods and communities around the Prescott area which will not have power until possibly 6:00 pm or later this evening, according to APS. Road closures, poor road conditions and rough terrain, including forested areas, are making access more challenging for APS crews.

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management has coordinated with the American Red Cross to provide a warming center at 6411 N. Robert Road in Prescott Valley, Arizona which is located at the Humboldt School District Administration Building, near the intersection of Fain Road and Robert Road. There will also be volunteers at the same location representing Animal Disaster Services to provide small animal sheltering.

The shelter will be open from 11 AM until 7 PM on 02/22/23.

For further sheltering questions contact the American Red Cross at 602-336-6660 or the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management at 928-771-3321.

Yavapai County Road Closures

As of 2 PM 02/22, Beaverhead Flat Rd. has been re-opened. Stoneman Lake Road and Drake Road is still closed due to Weather Conditions.

The following roads have been closed in Yavapai County:

• Drake Road & Stoneman Lake Road due to Weather Conditions.
• Beaverhead Flat Road is closed due to a downed power line - no ETA for re-opening, at this time.

Power Outages 02/22/23

We’ve had reports of multiple power outages in the area. The estimated restoration times range between 7:15 AM and 9:15 AM.

Outages have been reported in Walker, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley, Camp Verde, and Williamson Valley. Check the outage map here or download their app:https://outagemap.aps.com/outageviewer/

Wind and snow increase the chances of power outages. If an outage occurs:

• APS doesn't always know when you are without power, you can report a power outage and obtain real-time restoration times by calling 602-371-3680 or through the APS mobile app, or at aps.com/outages.
• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
• Use a generator, but ONLY outdoors and away from windows.
• Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges.
• Have alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or using power-dependent medical devices.
• Remember, 9-1-1 is for emergencies; most of the time, public safety telecommunicators will have no knowledge or information about the outage. But if you’re experiencing an emergency due to the outage or see a hazardous situation, call 9-1-1.
• If there is an extended power outage, a warming shelter may be opened. Monitor YCOEM social media for updates.

Mayer Water District Water Line

Due to the storms over the weekend, the integrity of the bank near the Big Bug Wash close to the water line has been threatened. Mayer Water District has been working on preventing further damage, but if another significant storm occurs, there is a possibility it will take out the water line impacting water availability to residents in Mayer.

We encourage residents to prepare by creating and storing an emergency water supply. Recommendations are to store at least one gallon per person per day. Also, remember to have adequate water for any pets.

Please check their website at mayerwaterdistrict.com and on Facebook for updates. If you have any questions please contact the office at 928-632-4113 Monday thru Friday 8am - 12pm.

Prescribed fire updates and outlook for the Bradshaw and Verde Ranger Districts

PRESCOTT, AZ, April 17, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Prescott National Forest continue to look for opportunities to treat fuels across the forest.  

Springs RX - 250 acres of broadcast burning. Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to start ignitions on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, pending favorable weather conditions. If fire managers are unable to burn on Tuesday, they will monitor conditions and try another day or the following week. The burn unit is located on Mingus Mountain near the junction of Forest Service Road 132/105 and Mingus Springs Ranch (T15N, R2E, Sec 28).  Ignitions are planned to be completed in one day. Fire personnel will continue to monitor, patrol and mop-up for several days after ignitions are complete.  Smoke will be the heaviest on the day of ignition and will remain visible from several locations including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt for several days after.

Strawberry RX- 690 acres of broadcast burning. Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to start ignitions on Tuesday April 18 or Thursday, April 20, 2023, pending favorable weather conditions. If fire managers are unable to burn on Thursday, they will monitor conditions and try another day or the following week. The burn units are located on Mingus Mountain near the junction of Forest Service Road 132/105 and Mingus Springs Ranch (T15N, R2E, Sec 33 & 34).  Ignitions are planned to be completed in two days. Fire personnel will continue to monitor, patrol and mop-up for several days after ignitions are complete.  Smoke will be the heaviest on the day of ignition and will remain visible from several locations including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt for several days after.

Crater RX- 117 acres of broadcast burning. Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to start ignitions on Thursday, April 20 or Friday, April 21, 2023, pending favorable weather conditions. If fire managers are unable to burn on Thursday or Friday, they will monitor conditions and try another day the following week. The burn unit is located near Powell Springs Campground, south of the community of Cherry.  Ignitions are planned to be completed in one day. Fire personnel will continue to monitor, patrol and mop-up for several days after ignitions are complete.  Smoke will be the heaviest on the day of ignition and will remain visible from several locations including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt for several days after.

In the interest of safety, forest visitors are reminded to obey all traffic signs and use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the prescribed burn as firefighters and fire-related traffic will be in the area.

Prescott National Forest’s land management strategy is centered on long-term forest health and the strategy includes reducing forest fuels and using prescribed fire on the landscape. Using low to moderate fire behavior, we can better protect communities, while improving watersheds, wildlife habitat, and forest health.

Prescribed fires are utilized to remove hazardous fuels and return nutrients to the soils when seasonal weather opportunities allow for the use of fire safely and effectively. Reducing hazardous fuels will help reduce the threat of high-severity, high-intensity wildfire to the public, adjacent private property, and communities.

All prescribed fire activity is dependent on the availability of personnel and equipment, weather, fuels and conditions that minimize smoke impacts as much as possible, and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (www.azdeq.gov).

Messages will be posted on social media when prescribed fires are ignited on the Prescott National Forest:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/
• Twitter https://twitter.com/PrescottNF

For fire information please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Groom Creek Mastication Project Starting on the Bradshaw Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ – April 7, 2023— Yesterday, April 6, 2023, contract crews began work on the Crooks and Bullseye fuel break projects in the area just south of Palace Station (see map), where 117 acres of hazardous fuels are being cut and stacked creating slash piles for future treatment with prescribed fire. This project is part of the Larger Longfellow Fuels Treatment project and expected to be completed by April 30, 2023.

The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels, help with reducing the threat of high-severity high-intensity wildfire to the public, adjacent private property, and communities. Thinning treatments has proven to be an effective restoration and management tool. Completion of this project will improve the health and resiliency of fire-adapted ecosystems while simultaneously reducing hazardous fuels that pose a threat to life and property in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000.

Stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Crooks and Bullseye Fuel Break Project Starting on the Bradshaw Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ – April 7, 2023— Yesterday, April 6, 2023, contract crews began work on the Crooks and Bullseye fuel break projects in the area just south of Palace Station (see map), where 117 acres of hazardous fuels are being cut and stacked creating slash piles for future treatment with prescribed fire. This project is part of the Larger Longfellow Fuels Treatment project and expected to be completed by April 30, 2023.

The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels, help with reducing the threat of high-severity high-intensity wildfire to the public, adjacent private property, and communities. Thinning treatments has proven to be an effective restoration and management tool. Completion of this project will improve the health and resiliency of fire-adapted ecosystems while simultaneously reducing hazardous fuels that pose a threat to life and property in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000.

Stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Jack Pine Mastication Project Starting on the Bradshaw Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ – April 6, 2023— Beginning this week and continuing for approximately 2 months, a contractor working on the Bradshaw Ranger District will be using heavy equipment to thin approximately 525 acres of the Jack Pine Mastication project. This project is being implemented under the Bradshaw Vegetation Management Project. The project area is located on national forest lands southwest of Prescott on the west side of White Spar Rd.

This thinning area overlaps a portion of Wolverton Mountain Trail 9415 which makes up part of the Prescott Circle Trail from Wolverton Mountain to White Spar Road. The operator is planning to work away from the trail this week and no area or road closures are currently expected. However, we do ask the public to avoid the project area if equipment is operating. Please do not enter areas where heavy equipment is operating; approaching such equipment is very dangerous as the operator will not see you.

If it becomes necessary to close Wolverton Mountain Trail 9415 in the coming weeks, follow up press releases will be issued and signs will be posted, but at present the trail is open and work will be carried out away from the trail. Any closures will be coordinated to not impact planned permitted events.

Mechanical thinning treatments has proven to be an effective restoration and management tool. Completion of this project will improve the health and resiliency of fire-adapted ecosystems while simultaneously restoring watersheds, rangelands, and wildlife habitat. Completion of this project will improve the health and resiliency of fire-adapted ecosystems while simultaneously reducing hazardous fuels that pose a threat to life and property in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000.

Stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Forest Service News Release

PRESCOTT, AZ, March 20, 2023 - Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and predicted to burn debris piles in the Prescott Basin. Ignitions are planned to start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and continue through Friday, March 31, 2023, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Prescott, Williamson Valley, Chino Valley, and surrounding areas. Pile burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and increases ecosystem and community resilience.

In the interest of safety, forest visitors are reminded to obey all traffic signs and use caution when traveling in the vicinity of prescribed burns as firefighters and fire-related traffic will be in the area.

The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels following thinning and fuelwood removal. Reducing hazardous fuels will help reduce the threat of high-severity, high-intensity wildfire to the public, adjacent private property, and communities. Burning of debris left over from brush crush and thinning projects requires moisture in the surrounding vegetation and typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast burning.

All prescribed fire activity is dependent on the availability of personnel and equipment, weather, fuels, conditions that minimize smoke impacts as much as possible, and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (www.azdeq.gov).

Messages will be posted on social media when managed fires are ignited on the Prescott National Forest:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/
• Twitter https://twitter.com/PrescottNF

For fire information please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.

Marlow West Prescribed Fire Planned on the Verde Ranger District

Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to burn 1,966 acres of the Marlow West RX. Ignitions are planned to start on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, and continue through Sunday, March 12, 2023, pending favorable weather conditions. The burn unit is located near Dugas, east of Interstate 17 and north of Cordes Junction; next to Forest Service Road 68E and Horner Mt. Ranch (T12N, R4E, Sec 27). This project is part of the Aqua Fria Grassland Restoration where fire crews plan to treat a large surface area with broadcast burning, improving wildlife habitat and the resiliency of forest ecosystems. A portion of the Cottonwood Trail #9709 is within the planned ignition area and fire managers ask the public to avoid Cottonwood Trail the remainder of this week. Fire personnel will continue to monitor, patrol and mop-up for several days after ignitions are complete. Smoke production will be light and will remain visible from several locations including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, and Cordes Junction; and should dissipate quickly once ignitions are complete.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 189KB)

Pile Burn Operation at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Next week the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in conjunction with Arizona State Parks and Trails begin a two-day pile burn project at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. During the day, smoke off the project may be visible to the City of Cottonwood and immediate communities. Project managers expect the smoke to settle into the Verde River overnight near Cottonwood down to Camp Verde. The project takes place within the state park, but will not affect park visitors.

DFFM Press Release(PDF, 538KB)

Pile Burning Planned in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw RD

Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received over the last few days as they look to burn debris piles in and around the Prescott Basin. Ignitions are planned to start today Wednesday, February 1, 2023, and continue through Tuesday, February 28, 2023, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Prescott, Chino Valley, and surrounding areas. Pile burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and increases ecosystem and community resilience.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 140KB)

Pile Burning Planned in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw RD

PRESCOTT, AZ, Jan. 10, 2023 - Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and burn piles of debris in and around the Prescott Basin. Ignitions are planned to start on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, and continue through Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Prescott, Chino Valley, and surrounding areas. Pile burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and increases ecosystem and community resilience.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 181KB)

Prescribed Burn Planned on the Verde Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ, November 29, 2022 – Fire Managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to burn 436 acres of the Springs RX on Thursday, December 01, 2022; pending favorable weather conditions. If fire managers are unable to burn on Thursday, they will monitor conditions and try another day the following week. The burn is located on Mingus Mountain near the junction of Forest Service Road 132 and Forest Service Road 105; and Mingus Springs Ranch (T15N, R2E, Sec 28). Ignitions are planned to be completed in two days. Fire personnel will continue to monitor, patrol and mop-up for several days after ignitions are complete. Smoke will be the heaviest on the day of ignition and will remain visible from several locations including Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt for several days after.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 184KB)

Prescribed Burn in Chino Valley Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ, November 29, 2022 –Fire Managers on the Chino Valley Ranger District plan to treat 450 acres of grass and range lands north of Williamson Valley (T18N, R5W, Sec 23) with prescribed fire. Ignitions on the Sinks RX will begin today, November 29, 2022, pending favorable weather conditions. This project is part of the Chino Landscape Restoration where fire crews plan to treat a large surface area with broadcast burning, improving wildlife habitat and the resiliency of forest ecosystems. Smoke production will be highly visible from multiple locations including Chino Valley, Paulden, Williamson Valley, Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt but should be short in duration.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 188KB)

Pile Burning Planned in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw Rd.

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and burn debris piles near Lynx Lake and in the Walker Road area. Ignitions are planned to start on Thursday November 10, 2022, and continue through Wednesday November 23, 2022, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light in the surrounding areas. Pile burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and increases ecosystem and community resilience.

USFS Press Release(JPEG, 1MB)

Pile Burning Planned in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw RD near Goldwater Lake

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of moisture received and burn piles of debris near Goldwater Lake south of Prescott. Ignitions are planned to start on Friday November 4, 2022, and continue through Monday, November 7, 2022, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light in the surrounding areas. Pile burning helps to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface and increases ecosystem and community resilience.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 141KB)

Pile Burning Planned near the Granite Basin Recreation Area on the Bradshaw Ranger District

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of moisture received and burn piles of debris south and east of the entrance into the Granite Mountain Recreation Area starting on October 19, 2022, through Monday, October 31, 2022.

USFS Press Release(PDF, 203KB)

Prescribed Burn Planned on the Verde Ranger District on Mingus Mountain

Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to burn 1275 acres starting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, pending favorable weather conditions.

USFS Press Release(JPG, 374KB)

Thinning Operations Starting on the Chino Valley and Bradshaw Ranger Districts

Beginning mid October 2022 and continuing for approximately 3 months, a contractor working on the Chino Valley Ranger District will be using heavy equipment to thin approximately 500 acres of the Sinks Mastication project.

USFS News Release(JPG, 360KB)

USFS Map 1(JPG, 431KB)

USFS Map 2(JPG, 314KB)

2/1/2023 4:07:00 PM

YCOEM Hosting When Disaster Strikes: Prepare, Act, Survive April 17 - 18, 2023

This course is designed to prepare individuals who may be directly affected by a disaster help themselves, their family and other community members. Participants will learn how to develop a family preparedness plan, practice self-rescue, perform search and light rescue techniques, and understand the recovery process.

Prepare - Survivor vs victim, Community threats, Community response capability, Family preparedness plan

Persevere - Disaster survival, Individual assessment (SALT), Self-rescue, Search and light rescue techniques

Protect - Scene safety and damage assessment, Neighborhood accountability, Interacting with responders,

Recovery and resiliency

Suggested Audience - The target audience encompasses the whole community approach, including, but not restricted to:

• Church Groups
• Volunteer Fire Departments
• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
• Youth Groups
• American Red Cross (ARC)
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO)

and members of the general community who may find themselves in the impact zone of an incident and in the absence of emergency responders.
This training does not qualify the participants to serve in an emergency responder role.

Self-registration through the state’s online registration system at dematraining.az.gov is required. Enrollment no later than 14 days prior to the start of the course is recommended. New users will be required to create an account prior to enrollment. Instructions are included on page 2 of this bulletin. For assistance, contact the DEMA Training Branch at 602-464-6225 or training@azdema.gov. This training offering is provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Training Announcement(PDF, 220KB)

YCOEM joins Jeep Posse Halloween Celebration October 29th

YCOEM will be joining Jeep Posse during their celebration of 70 years of community service. There will be a number of activities including food trucks, games for kids, face painting, pumpkin decorating, jeep demos, kid safety classes, finger painting and a raffle.

This event will take place at 1200 Commerce Dr., Prescott - behind Kayla's Hands Park on October 29th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Great ShakeOut Drill 2022

Join Us – October 20th at 10:20 a.m. for the Great Arizona ShakeOut. Register at: ShakeOut Arizona and see our News Release(PDF, 168KB) for more information.

Federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. The ShakeOut is our opportunity to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes.

At 10:20am on October 20th, please DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON, practice where you work and live.

1/31/2023 7:23:00 AM

YCOEM Hosting G191- ICS/EOC Interface Course 02/21

The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management will be hosting G191: ICS/EOC Interface Course on February 21st from 0800 - 1700 at the Yavapai County Emergency Operations Center (1100 Commerce Dr., Prescott). This course satisfies requirements for the Advanced Professional Series (APS) program and also satisfies requirements in the Arizona Qualification System.

This course provides an opportunity for participants to begin developing an ICS/EOC interface for their community or jurisdiction. Additionally, this course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface. IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 which can be found and completed online at https://training.fema.gov/is.

Self-registration through the state’s online registration system at dematraining.az.gov is required. Enrollment no later than 14 days prior to the start of the course is recommended. New users will be required to create an account prior to enrollment. Instructions are included on page 2 of the attached bulletin. For assistance, contact the DEMA Training Branch at 602-464-6225 or training@azdema.gov.

Training Announcement(DOCX, 71KB)

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Yavapai County

On Friday November 4th, 2022, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two non-commercial backyard flocks (non-poultry) in Yavapai County, Arizona. Prior to this date, the AZDA was notified of sick and dying birds in the area and initiated an investigation. Sampling from these birds were sent to the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, IA. Subsequent results from this sampling confirmed the presence of HPAI.
The AZDA is working closely with APHIS on incident response. AZDA state officials have quarantined the affected premises and depopulation efforts of these flocks are underway and near completion. This response will aid in the prevention of the spread of disease. Area surveillance will be conducted simultaneously to these efforts. Birds from these flocks will not enter the food system.

AZDA Press Release(PDF, 233KB)

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Arizona Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides and Debris Flows

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Arizona businesses and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, mudslides and debris flows that occurred July 23 ‑ Aug. 28, 2022, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Governor Douglas Ducey on Sept. 16, 2022.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties in Arizona; and Kane and San Juan counties in Utah. DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18, 2022.

SBA Press Release(PDF, 74KB)

SBA Fact Sheet(PDF, 166KB)