Most County Offices close through the weekend in response
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late Wednesday evening. Chairman of the Board Art Babbott initially signed the declaration on behalf of the Board today.
The Declaration allows the County Manager additional flexibility to deploy resources throughout the County. For example, the County could deliver services such as road maintenance operations on non-county roads to allow emergency service personnel access to perform life and safety checks for County residents.
The Declaration also gives the County statutory authority to adjust schedules ensuring the safety of its employees and residents. As of the time of this release, County offices will be closed Thursday, Feb. 21 through the weekend and will reopen Monday, Feb. 25. Court services, including the County Attorney’s Office and the Clerk of the Court, will operate with minimal staffing Friday.
Emergency Management Services, Public Works and the Sheriff’s Office will continue to be fully deployed. The County Emergency Operations Center will also remain active until conditions change. During the closure, the County will continue to provide public services and be responsive to the needs of its citizens. People are encouraged to call ahead prior to trying to access any County administrative services or attend meetings.
The U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff is predicting potential record snowfall totals for the area dating back to 1915. The storm has already exceeded precipitation predictions which has caused roadways and travel conditions to worsen and become extremely dangerous.
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Flagstaff declares State of Emergency for winter storm
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has declared a State of Emergency due to the significant winter storm that started in the city on Feb. 20. The Declaration allows the city to seek resources and recovery assistance through Coconino County and their respective Emergency Declaration.
All available city resources are deployed to respond to this storm, clear streets and provide for public safety.
Additionally, all non-essential city services and facilities will be closed Feb. 22. Court services, Public Works’ streets operations the city’s Fire and Police Departments will remain open.
Citizens are urged to cooperate with this emergency declaration and, to every degree possible, abide by the safety announcements, advisories and restrictions established by the region’s multi-agency Emergency Operations Center and to cooperate with the community’s public safety agencies and emergency services personnel.
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- Coconino Community College — Update: College Closed Friday, Feb. 22
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- Northern Arizona University — SNOW CLOSURE: Classes canceled Friday in Flagstaff and Navajo, Yavapai and Mohave County campuses