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09/04/2026

🚨 Practice Makes Prepared: Run Your Evacuation Routes Today! 🏃💨

Having an emergency plan on paper is a great start, but running through it in real life is what builds muscle memory! When a crisis strikes, stress levels run high, and navigating unexpected road closures or smoke requires quick, confident action.

For National Preparedness Month, take time this week to physically practice your evacuation routes with your household:

🏠 At Home: Practice leaving your house through different doors and driving both your primary and secondary neighborhood exit routes.

💼 At Work & School: Review evacuation plans and safe pickup locations for your workplace and your children's schools.

🚗 Don't Forget the Pets: Practice loading your pets quickly into their carriers or vehicles so they don't panic when it matters most!

Running through the drill takes just a few minutes and ensures everyone knows the game plan before an emergency occurs. Are you ? 🛡️🌵

🔗 Download printable family evacuation planning guides at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared/make-plan

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Firefighters have been successful in increasing containment on the lightning-caused Paddy Creek Fire on the Fort Apache Agency in Arizona. The fire is now 63% contained and has had no measurable growth since Friday and it remains approximately 667 acres in size. Containment has been established on t...

09/02/2026

📍 Don't Get Separated: Pick Your Family's Emergency Meeting Spots Today! 🏠🚗
If a sudden wildfire, house fire, or neighborhood evacuation happens while your family is spread out at work, school, or home, do you know where everyone will gather?

For National Preparedness Month, take five minutes today to establish two clear, easy-to-remember meeting locations with your household:

1️⃣ Near Your Home: Pick a safe spot right outside your property line—like a specific neighbor's driveway, a nearby mailbox, or a designated tree—to gather quickly during a house emergency like a fire.

2️⃣ Outside Your Neighborhood: Choose a location outside your immediate community—like a local library, park, or church—in case an area-wide evacuation prevents you from returning home.

Pro-Tip: Make sure kids have both addresses saved in their phones or written on a card in their school backpacks! 🎒✨

Taking action now gives your whole family clarity and peace of mind when seconds count. Are you ? 🛡️🌵

🔗 Build your complete family emergency plan today at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared/make-plan

09/01/2026

📅 September is National Preparedness Month: Week 1 Focus! 🚨🌵

Disasters don't give warnings, but a simple plan can make all the difference when seconds count. September is National Preparedness Month, and we’re kicking off Week 1 with one of the most critical steps you can take: Creating Your Family Emergency Communication Plan!

If an emergency strikes while your family is scattered at work, school, or running errands, how will you reach each other?

📋 Week 1 Action Checklist:

📞 Out-of-Area Contact: Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that everyone can call or text. Local phone lines often become jammed during a crisis, but long-distance texts usually go through!

📍 Pick 2 Meeting Spots: Choose one safe spot right outside your home (for house fires) and one location outside your neighborhood (in case of neighborhood evacuations).

📱 Write It Down: Don't rely solely on smartphone batteries! Keep physical copies of emergency numbers in backpacks, wallets, and car glove boxes.

Are you and your household ? Taking 15 minutes today ensures your family stays connected no matter what comes your way. 🛡️✨

🔗 Download free family communication plan templates and guides at: https://ein.az.gov/get-prepared/make-plan

09/01/2026

Coconino County received a Declaration of Economic Injury from the Small Business Administration (SBA) which opens the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to businesses impacted by the Pocket Fire.

The EIDL program provides 30-year loans with an interest rate as low as four percent. Principal and interest payments are not required in the first year of the loan to help businesses survive the loss of tourism. The program is available to all businesses in Coconino County and Yavapai County, as well as neighboring Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Navajo counties, San Juan and Kane counties in Utah and Tribal Nations.

In person SBA assistance is available in two locations. Walk-ins are welcome, and in-person appointments can be scheduled in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For a local contact visit coconino.az.gov/economicrecovery.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 11, 2027.

08/31/2026

Over the weekend, firefighters made significant progress on the lightning-caused Paddy Creek Fire on the Fort Apache Agency in Arizona. The fire has not had measurable growth since Friday and it remains approximately 668 acres in size. The Paddy Creek Fire is now 25% contained.

08/31/2026

🛡️ Expect the Unexpected: Are You Ready for Local Hazards? 🌵🚨

From intense summer monsoons and wildfires to power outages and extreme heat waves, unexpected hazards can impact our communities with very little warning. Taking simple steps today ensures your family stays safe and resilient when an emergency strikes!

An emergency go-bag should include essential items such as non-perishable food, water, a first-aid kit, flashlights, radios, and vital documents.
🚦 Master the "Ready, Set, Go!" Plan:
🟢 READY — Prepare Now: Build an emergency kit with 3–7 days of food, water, and essential meds. Make a family communication plan, document your belongings, and sign up for local county alerts!

🟡 SET — Stay Aware: When hazard conditions worsen, stay tuned to local news and official notifications. Keep your vehicle fueled, pack your emergency go-kit in the car, and prepare your home or pets for potential evacuation.

🔴 GO — Act Early: When emergency officials issue an evacuation notice, leave immediately! Early action keeps you out of dangerous conditions and clears roadways for first responders.

Preparedness isn't about worry—it's about peace of mind. Take 15 minutes this week to check your supplies and talk through your family's plan! 🎒✨

🔗 Build your complete emergency readiness plan today at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared

08/29/2026

U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters will continue suppression efforts on Saturday on the lightning-caused Paddy Creek Fire and other fires burning across the reservation.

08/28/2026

U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters will continue suppression efforts today on the lightning-caused Paddy Creek Fire. Firefighting resources are also responding to several smaller fires across the reservation. The Paddy Creek Fire is approximately 660 acres and is burning in grass and timber und...