March 2018 District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta County Newsletter

Supervisor Liz Archuleta

Happy First Day of Spring!!!  Spring is here and after having a mild winter hope the weather continues to stay warm and sunny.This issue holds important information on Ready, Set, Go which prepares us for any natural disaster, programs and what we, the Board of Supervisors, have been doing on your behalf.

As always, if you all have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. I ask that you share my newsletter with your friends and neighbors.

Have a wonderful day!

Liz

Ready, Set, Go! is a collaboration between local, state and federal agencies. It focuses on educating residents about pro-active measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow if their community is threatened.

“Fire and post-wildfire flooding are the number one danger to the safety of residents and property in Coconino County, especially after this extremely dry winter,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Ryan. “It’s important that citizens are prepared and ready to protect themselves this upcoming fire season. Signing up for the County’s emergency notification system and contacting your local fire department or fire district for information about wildland fire threat is key to staying informed and safe.”

Residents should sign up for alerts right to their cell phone or email during a significant weather event or emergency situations by registering at coconino.az.gov/ready.

The Ready, Set, Go! program, adopted by the Coconino County Sheriff and Arizona Sheriff’s Association, highlights actions residents should take during each step:

READY – Prepare now by signing up for emergency notifications at coconino.az.gov/ready. Create a defensible space around your home by keeping grass mowed short and trimming vegetation. Build an emergency supplies kit with the “five P’s” – people and pet supplies, prescriptions, papers, personal needs and priceless items.

SET– Pay attention to notices from the county or local news that your area might be in significant danger. Consider voluntarily evacuating to shelter with family or friends prior to a mandatory evacuation order. It’s important to remember that the initial warning you get might be the only one you receive; conditions change quickly in a fire, and emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate.

GO – Evacuate immediately; the danger in your area is life-threatening and immediate. Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on designated evacuation routs and avoid closed areas.

Vendors may submit applications for food, amusement, commercial businesses and non-profits. Review of application begins this month.

To promote local products and services, an early bird rate is being extended to County-based, for-profit businesses. Apply by May 31 to take advantage of a 50 percent discount for non-premium outdoor locations. Non-profit vendors and food vendors are not eligible for early bird rates.

Vendor applications for the 69th Annual Coconino County Fair are available online atcoconinocountyfair.com. For more information, you also can call the County Parks and Recreation Department at 928-679-8000.

6th Annual High Country Stand Down

The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May 18 at the Flagstaff Armory.

The Stand Down connects at-risk veterans and their families with disability services; efforts to improve pension and survivor benefits; hot meals; clothing; legal services; vision and dental care; assistance with pets; haircuts, a notary and more.

As it has in previous years, there will be a “Veterans’ Court” where veterans can speak with a judge about outstanding warrants without fear of arrest. They can also request that their warrants be cancelled, arrange a payment plan, if applicable, or be scheduled for another court hearing.

3/27/18 – Evening session, 6 pm.

4/3/18 – Morning Session, 10 am

4/17/18 – Evening Session, 6 pm