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FloodingWednesday, November 4

Flagstaff's mayor signs a flood emergency declaration so the city can ask the state for help

The Good Day Flagstaff teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you live in Flagstaff, here's what the weekend's flooding means at City Hall: Mayor Becky Daggett signed a , and the city announced it Tuesday morning. It lets the city request assistance from the State of Arizona for response and recovery.

4 inchesmost rain reported in areas of Flagstaff

The flooding hit between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2.

Source: KAFF

KAFF reports that Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a statewide state of emergency, and Yavapai County declared one on Nov. 2. City crews, partner agencies and emergency responders are continuing recovery efforts and damage assessments.

The emergency declaration followed three days of flooding

  1. Oct. 31Flooding begins in Flagstaff and continues through Nov. 2.
  2. Nov. 1A person falls into fast-moving water and is later found dead.
  3. Nov. 2Yavapai County declares a state of emergency; a second person is found dead.
  4. Nov. 3The city announces the mayor's emergency declaration.

Sources: KAFF, Arizona Daily Sun

“multiple water rescue operations and loss of life.”

Flagstaff's emergency declaration, as quoted by the Arizona Daily Sun
  • Found Monday morning: one person who fell into fast-moving water Sunday
  • Found Monday afternoon: a second person, probable weather-related causes
  • Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office: investigating a second death

Sources: KAFF, Arizona Daily Sun

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