Snowy day in Kachina Village. ©2016 AmigosNAZ
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College District Governing Board swearing-in ceremony planned for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, on the Lone Tree Campus, has been canceled because of the possibility of heavy snow later. #CCC will be rescheduling the event and will send a new invitation once a new date has been set.
Coconino Community College will close at 3 p.m. today in response to another anticipated heavy snowfall.
In addition, the College will remain closed on Saturday.
Whether CCC will be open or on a delayed schedule Monday will be assessed Sunday as a new snowstorm is expected in northern Arizona. CCC administration will make a determination by 6 a.m. Monday.
Visit www.coconino.edu, or the CCC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CoconinoCommunityCollegeOfficial for updates.
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COCONINO COUNTY — For the safety of employees and to minimize traffic on local roads, Coconino County offices in the greater Flagstaff area implemented a soft closure at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 due to a snowstorm. …
(Visit http://www.coconino.az.gov or https://www.facebook.com/CoconinoCounty for the latest information.)
Outlying County Offices not affected by the storm will remain on their regular schedules unless conditions change.
Citizens who have business to conduct at county facilities are asked to call ahead to ensure the necessary staff is available to complete their business, or that any scheduled meetings will still take place.
County Public Works crews are working to keep all county roads open and passable throughout the current snowstorm. Crews give first priority to main arterial and collector road followed by residential roads. Motorists are asked to drive for conditions and give snowplows plenty of room as they work to plow area roadways.
As a reminder, County Ordinance 86-6 prohibits motorists from parking on county roadways between Nov. 1 and April 1 on a 24-hour basis. Residents are asked to park their vehicles five to 10 feet from the roadway to allow ample room for snowplows to pass.
For an update on area road conditions visit www.facebook.com/coconinocounty or www.twitter.com/coconinocounty. The public can also call:
- Coconino County: 928-779-8300
- City of Flagstaff: 928-774-1605
- Arizona Department of Transportation: Visit www.az511.gov or dial 5-1-1.
Be prepared and always have on hand:
- Three days of non-perishable food and water (one gallon per day per family member)
- First aid kit and extra supply of medication
- Personal hygiene supplies, extra clothing, footwear, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags
- Extra food for pets and livestock
- Flashlight, extra batteries, candles and a battery operated radio
- Alternate heat source (kerosene, wood, etc.)
- Full propane tank (if applicable)
- Extra set of car keys, cash, credit cards
- Snow shovels
- An emergency plan for the entire family
Vehicle preparedness tips:
- Winterize your vehicle (antifreeze, wipers, battery, snow tires)
- Carry an emergency kit consisting of tire chains or cables, blankets, tow strap, jumper cables, flashlight, water, first aid kit, ice scraper, extra clothing, and appropriate tools
- Keep the gas tank at least half full
- When traveling, let someone know your intended route and expected time of arrival
- Allow extra time for travel and drive accordingly
- Extra blanket and food.
Please see related information:
- Residents urged to prepare for winter snowstorms
- City of Flagstaff operations and services on regular schedule (Visit http://www.flagstaff.az.gov or https://www.facebook.com/Flagstaff-City-Government-379229445440261/ for the latest information.)