Coconino County is the second-largest county in the lower 48 and home to Grand Canyon National Park. Cherry Ave.
Coconino County is a located in the north central part of Arizona. It is part of the Flagstaff, Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 116,320 during the 2000 census and grew to 134,421, according to 2010 census figures. Flagstaff serves as the County seat and our administration offices are at 219 E. Coconino is the second largest county by land area in the 48 contiguous U.S., b
ehind San Bernardino County, Calif. With 18,661 square miles the County is larger than nine of the U.S.'s smallest states and is larger than 60 of the world's countries. The County contains Grand Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon in Page, Lake Powell, the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, the Havasupai Nation, parts of the Navajo Nation, Hualapai and Hopi tribes. Coconino County's large Native American population accounts for nearly 30 percent of its population.
Operating as usual
Coconino County will hold a live press conference tonight at 5:00pm where county officials will give an update on infrastructure status after increased water run-off from recent storms. You can watch live via our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/
Photos from Flagstaff Police Department's post
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Coconino County Responds to Damaged Road in Doney Park Neighborhood
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — This morning water flows compromised the culvert at the Rio de Flag crossing of Slayton Ranch Rd. These river-like flows caused a portion of the roadway to collapse at this location.
At approximately 7 a.m., a Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) school bus drove over the area and broke through the roadway surface. According to FUSD officials, no students were on board the bus at the time and there were no injuries reported to the driver. Coconino County Public Works is assisting FUSD with the recovery of the school bus.
Public Works has closed Slayton Ranch Rd. indefinitely until evaluations of the damage and repairs can be completed. The public should avoid the area. Residents on the north side of the wash may use Neptune Rd. to access Silver Saddle Rd. Residents on the south side of the wash should use Townsend-Winona Rd.
After the past few days of increased precipitation, culverts and drainage throughout Coconino County have been running at or above capacity. Public Works crews are currently monitoring infrastructure throughout the county roads system.
We are monitoring the water levels of the Rio de Flag in the neighborhoods east of Flagstaff. Sandbags are available at the locations below, and must only be used to mitigate potential impacts to primary residences.
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The Coconino County Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, has closed Stoneman Lake Road between I-17 and Lake Mary Road due to running water and very muddy conditions from recent rain and snow melt. Signs are in place to direct motorists away from the closed area.
Full-time Stoneman Lake residents can still access their properties; however, all motorists are advised to use caution when driving in these areas where mud and flooding from snowmelt can easily strand vehicles.
These closures are necessary for public safety as snow melt has from the region’s record-setting winter season has overtopped roadways just north of Stoneman Lake and with two miles of Lake Mary Road creating hazardous, muddy conditions. These closures will remain in effect until the road can be safely reopened.
Coconino County residents have a voice in the Flagstaff Regional Plan!
To register, visit https://bit.ly/FTFFWorkshop
To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/FaceTheFutureFlagstaff
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Many of us have experienced one of the worst flooding events in northern Arizona history. We have sent a crew out to survey the impacts. If it is safe to do so, please send us any photos/reports.
Expect a decrease in coverage of storms and intensity heading into the weekend, with fair-weather expected thereafter as water levels recede.
On behalf of the Sedona Police Department:
The previous SET order is lifted, and all residents should return to READY status. Creek levels have substantially lowered. Be mindful of changing weather.
Pay attention for the flood warnings and flood advisories issued by the National Weather Service. With snowmelt at higher elevations, and now rain, expect higher than normal flow in Oak Creek. Low water crossings and driveways may become impassable. Do NOT attempt to cross areas if water is present. Turn around, don't drown.
If needed, residents and businesses near Oak Creek may bring a shovel and fill sandbags at the following locations:
• City Maintenance Yard (by appointment only 928-203-5063), 2070 Contractors Rd.
• City lot adjacent to Sedona Red Rock High School, 935 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.
• Uptown Public Parking Lot, 260 Schnebly Rd.
• Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road (SR179).
Ready, set, go educates residents about proactive measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow when communities are threatened. The following explains each stage of the program:
1. READY status indicates that you should be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community and take proactive steps to prepare for seasonal threats. The city encourages all residents to always be in ready status.
2. SET status indicates that you need to be alert because there is significant danger and residents should consider voluntarily relocating outside the affected area.
3. GO status indicates danger in your area is imminent and life threatening, and you should evacuate.
From City of Sedona Government:
3/22/23: EVACUATE THESE AREAS NOW
For residents who live on these roads/areas: Trails End Rd, Trails End Ln, Blackhawk Ln, Newcastle Ln, Oak Creek Mobilodge, Copper Cliffs Dr, Copper Cliffs Ln, Sycamore Rd, the Villas at Poco Diablo Resort, Center for the New Age, Rancho Sedona RV park and houses north of the RV park on Bear Wallow Lane evacuate immediately if you haven’t already, due to flooding.
Evacuate to a shelter or with family/friends. Camp Verde Town Gym is the official shelter for this area. Address: 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
Pay attention for the flood warnings and flood advisories issued by the National Weather Service. With snowmelt at higher elevations, and now rain, expect higher than normal flow in Oak Creek. Low water crossings and driveways may become impassable. Do NOT attempt to cross areas if water is present. Turn around, don't drown.
If needed, residents and businesses near Oak Creek may bring a shovel and fill sandbags at the following locations:
• City Maintenance Yard (by appointment only 928-203-5063), 2070 Contractors Rd.
• City lot adjacent to Sedona Red Rock High School, 935 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.
• Uptown Public Parking Lot, 260 Schnebly Rd.
• Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road (SR179).
Ready, set, go educates residents about proactive measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow when communities are threatened. The following explains each stage of the program:
1. READY status indicates that you should be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community and take proactive steps to prepare for seasonal threats. The city encourages all residents to always be in ready status.
2. SET status indicates that you need to be alert because there is significant danger and residents should consider voluntarily relocating outside the affected area.
3. GO status indicates danger in your area is imminent and life threatening, and you should evacuate.
Good morning. More rain than snow fell overnight, making for passable but slick roads throughout Coconino County. Watch out for slush and standing water, and always be careful on unpaved roads. County services and courts will be open for normal business at 8:00am, be safe out there!
Timeline photos
Due to winter weather conditions, all Flagstaff Unified School District schools will be on a two-hour delayed start tomorrow, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. More at www.fusd1.org.
From Sedona Police Department:
For those residents who live near Oak Creek, a flood advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS) has been issued. Be SET to leave before waters levels rise. Be cautious, leave early.
Examples of streets/areas near Oak Creek include
*Newcastle Lane,
*Blackhawk Lane,
*Trails End,
*Copper Cliffs,
*Sycamore Road,
*the villas at Poco Diablo,
*Center for the New Age,
*Oak Creek Mobilodge,
*Rancho Sedona RV park
*and everything north of the RV park on Bear Wallow Lane.
Pay attention for flood advisories and flood warnings issued by the NWS. With snowmelt at higher elevations, and now rain, expect higher than normal flow in Oak Creek, the Verde River, Wet Beaver Creek, and side drainages. Low water crossings and driveways may become impassable. Do NOT attempt to cross areas if water is present. Turn around, don't drown.
If needed, residents and businesses near Oak Creek may bring a shovel and fill sandbags at the following locations:
• City Maintenance Yard (by appointment only 928-203-5063), 2070 Contractors Rd.
• City lot adjacent to Sedona Red Rock High School, 935 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.
• Uptown Public Parking Lot, 260 Schnebly Rd.
• Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road (SR179).
From Coconino County Emergency Management:
****UPDATE**** The scene is cleared, but the roads are still hazardous!
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Roads are slick due to winter weather. SLOW DOWN. LEAVE EXTRA SPACE. This image is from the az511 cam at Bellemont (MP185). Traffic is backed up a couple of miles as a result of this jack knifed semi.
Today the Coconino County Board of Supervisors will meet in a special session beginning at 1 pm. See the agenda highlights below, to see the full agenda packet with presentation materials and to watch and participate via Zoom, please visit: bit.ly/CoconinoCoBOS
The rain and melted snow forecast is shown on this graphic. Precipitation, melting snow, and already elevated flows in waterways will create a risk of flooding in northern Arizona. This will be especially true south of the Mogollon Rim into Yavapai County and Gila County. Stay alert and safe!
WIC is here to help mothers of those under 5 in the new year.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Eligible WIC participants are pregnant women, new moms, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to their 5th birthday. Income guidelines are updated every year. If you were denied AHCCCS benefits, WIC may still be available to help you and your family. Call (928) 679-7250 for more information.
In advance of the next round of storms, sandbags are available to Coconino County residents at the following locations. Also, please click this link for helpful information about sandbag placement: https://coconino.az.gov/2936/Sandbag-Information
Many roads in Coconino County are unpaved, recent snowmelt combined with new rainstorms could make county roads muddy with a difficult surface for most vehicles. If you regularly use unpaved roads or are visiting the county for recreation, be sure to heed all posted road condition warnings and road closures. Also, here’s some basic tips to not get stuck in the mud.
For those that missed the meeting on March 15th on the proposed new USFS Forest Restrictions, hosted by USFS Flagstaff District Ranger Matt McGrath and Supervisor Horstman, please check out the link with information: https://coconino.az.gov/3066/Coconino-NF-New-Fire-Restrictions
The Latest From City of Sedona Government:
EVACUATION NOTICE - UPDATED SHELTER LOCATION
Camp Verde Middle School Gym is the official shelter for this area. Address: 280 Camp Lincoln Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322. Sheltering for small animals and pets is at the Community Center at 395 S. Main St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
From City of Sedona Government:
ROAD CLOSURE
The Coconino County Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Forest Service, has closed the 2.5-mile stretch of Garland Prairie Road between Sycamore Creek to the east and McDougal Flat to the west due to flooding along the roadway. Access to Garland Prairie Road from White Horse Lake Road, which intersects from the south, also has been closed, and signage is in place to direct motorists away from the flooded area.
This closure is necessary for public safety as flows of at least two feet in depth have been reported on this section of Garland Prairie Road. The closure will remain in effect until weather conditions allow Public Works to safely reopen the roadway.
The Coconino County Flood Control District, in consultation with the US National Weather Service Flagstaff Arizona, expects no major impacts from rainstorms and snowmelt, including ponding that could affect low-lying areas. Be prepared for changing weather conditions and learn more about ponding mitigation measures at the upcoming Virtual Community Meeting. More information and Zoom link for the meeting can be found here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/1977/Ponding
There will be an informational meeting regarding proposed changes in USFS fire restrictions Wednesday evening hosted by Coconino National Forest representatives and District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman. The meeting is in-person only from 6-8p at Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff.
Flagstaff City Government and Coconino County will be hosting four interactive public workshops centered around how we can plan for multiple possible future scenarios, including potential uncertainties, as part of updating the Flagstaff Regional Plan. Join us to think about and discuss how you would make decisions about the future.
Register at: https://bit.ly/FTFFWorkshop
Inscribase en: https://bit.ly/FTFFTalleresInformativos
Learn more: www.flagstaff.az.gov/RegionalPlan2045
para aprender más: www.flagstaff.az.gov/RegionalPlan2045
From US National Weather Service Flagstaff Arizona:
Periods of heavy rainfall are expected to develop across the region starting Wednesday and lasting into early Thursday. The rain combined with snow melt, will lead to significant runoff into area waterways. With many waterways south of the Mogollon Rim already seeing elevated flow, several locations may approach or exceed flood stage. The greatest chances for flood exist within the Oak Creek, Sycamore Creek, Beaver Creek, and Verde River basins.
Join our team! Coconino County is now hiring for these featured positions and many more! View all open positions and send your application online at www.coconino.az.gov
Do not push your luck this weekend!
You Booze, You Cruise, You Lose!
Every day, Arizona youth are buying counterfeit pills laced with Fentanyl through social media and they’re overdosing at an alarming rate.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Here’s what you can do to stop it:
1. Talk with your child about NEVER taking a pill that’s not prescribed to them.
2. Monitor your child’s texts and social media.
3. Get the FACTS on Fentanyl at TalkNowAz.com
4. Get free Narcan (naloxone)—a medication that reverses opioid overdoses—and learn how to use it from Coconino County Health & Human Services. Call 928-679-7279. Visit https://bit.ly/3muyxXT for more information.
Week 9 (2/26/2023 - 3/4/2023)
Please visit https://bit.ly/3pXBItl to view the full Coconino County COVID-19 Weekly Report.
CDC defines community level based on the highest-level indicator for the current reporting week.
For additional data, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website at https://bit.ly/3R215WG
Data Dashboard | Coconino https://bit.ly/34pEa0m
Photos from Coconino County Sheriff's Office's post
Do you have dreams of starting or expanding your own small business, but you need a little help getting there? With the Save then Spend More program, you can receive a 2-to-1 match grant on your savings of up to $2,000, turning it into up to $6,000.
For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3CrLScW.
Come work with a great team! Coconino County has the following immediate full-time openings. See details about these positions, including compensation and benefits, and more openings at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coconino
Coconino County celebrates International Women's Day today and recognizes March as Women's History Month in the county! You can read the official proclamation from the Board of Supervisors here: http://ow.ly/YoTS50NclOK
Photos from Flagstaff Police Department's post
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is certified by the Arizona Department of Revenue to receive contributions eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit.
Your gifts make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of your neighbors in Coconino County. Donations allow CCHHS to provide homebound seniors with nutritious meals, offer caregivers respite, assist families with rental or utility assistance to avoid eviction, prepare out-of-work individuals for new careers, and more.
As a designated Community Action Agency and Qualifying Charitable Organization, donations to Coconino County Health and Human Services are tax-deductible and are eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, which reduces your Arizona State income tax dollar-for-dollar, up to the legal limit of up to $400 for individuals and $800 for married couples filing jointly. Donate your Arizona Charitable Tax Credit gift by April 15 of each year for the prior tax year.
Questions about making your donation? Please contact us at (928) 679-7453. CCHHS is a member of the Flagstaff Tax Credit Coalition. Visit https://bit.ly/3HR0kMD for more information.
County Board of Supervisors Meeting
March 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Link to Full Agenda and Zoom access in our LinkTree.
Informational Presentations: Coconino County Comprehensive Plan update; Economic Outlook; County Mandates; American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending update; Creative Flagstaff cultural programs and the Coconino Center for the Arts; FUSD FACTS program; Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) Van Pool/Taxi program; The Guidance Center Crisis Stabilization Unit
Significant snowfall and resulting snow loads have caused several roofs to collapse within the Flagstaff area recently. Coconino County and our municipal partners are encouraging residents to check structures for signs of damage or stress.
These signs can include:
• Sagging ceiling tiles or boards, ceiling boards falling out of the ceiling grid, and/or sagging sprinkler lines and sprinkler heads
• Sprinkler heads deflecting below suspended ceilings
• Popping, cracking, and creaking noises
• Sagging roof members, including metal decking or plywood sheathing
• Bowing truss bottom chords or web members
• Doors and/or windows that can no longer be opened or closed
• Cracked or split wood members
• Cracks in walls or masonry
• Severe roof leaks
• Excessive accumulation of water at nondrainage locations on low slope roofs
FEMA Snow Load Guide + Information: https://tinyurl.com/94bm49wu
Snow Removal Resources: https://tinyurl.com/4udmbcn5
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Coconino County is currently under a Flash Flood Watch from the National Weather Service. To prepare for a shelter in place or evacuation order, residents should prepare an emergency kit that contains clothes, medicines, and important documents for each member of the family and household pets to last a minimum of 3 days. An emergency plan should also be prepared that includes a means to alert family members and a plan to move livestock to safety. As always, obey all lawful orders and follow instructions for emergency alerts. Sign up for emergency alerts at https://coconino.az.gov/ready.
Did you know the risk of flooding increases after a wildfire? There are some important tasks you should complete to make sure you're #FloodAware and Prepared! ☑️ Store irreplaceable documents, pictures, and other valuables in a waterproof container. ☑️ Clear debris from your home's gutters and downspouts. ☑️ Elevate your furnace, water heater, washer & dryer, and electric panel at least 12" off the ground wherever possible. ☑️ Anchor any outside propane or fuel tanks. ☑️ Construct barriers to prevent water from entering your home. Self-service sandbags are available at the Coconino County HHS building, 2625 N. King St in Flagstaff. For more tips, please visit https://ein.az.gov/flood-risk
This is a community meeting to provide an update on the Tunnel Fire. For closed captioning: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=tunnelfire
Tunnel Fire Community Meeting - April 20, 2022 Coconino County Coconino County Coconino County
ICYMI: Coconino County had proud successes and contributions this year. We're highlighting them leading up to the new year. First up: U.S. Forest Service and NRCS pledged a total of $7M in fed funding for watershed restoration, a critical first step for flood mitigation. Thank you to all who helped make this happen!
Last month, the U.S. Forest Service announced $3.5 million in funding to Coconino County's Flood Control District for on-forest watershed restoration measures. Thank you to Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Senator Mark Kelly, and Rep. Tom O'Halleran for their instrumental efforts in securing this critical funding. Coconino County also thanks the U.S. Forest Service and all those who helped secure this funding for Coconino County Flood Control District's on-forest watershed restoration measures.
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Coconino County Education Service Agency
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