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LATEST INFORMATION
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Animal Shelters Over Capacity
There are lots of ways you can help, including adopting and spay/neuter
Help Us Help Pets
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Rain, Wind, and Flooding Could Return Tonight
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More storms are possible tonight as we near the end of Monsoon 2022. Flood watches are in effect until 5 am tomorrow for parts of Maricopa County including Globe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, and Wickenburg. This follows last night's severe storms which brought damaging wind gusts, blowing dust, and localized heavy rainfall, with some locations seeing over one inch of rain!
A Message to Drivers
The Monsoon can bring heavy rain and flash flooding. Maricopa County Department of Transportation crews have been out on County roadways monitoring flooded areas, cleaning debris, and repairing damaged roads. Stay safe and remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
- Don’t drive through flooded areas.
- Don’t drive around barricades.
- Obey all posted signage.
Subscribe to County traffic updates here.
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"Hand in Hand" Program Offers Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges Inc., is offering outreach services to people experiencing homelessness in unincorporated* and targeted communities of Maricopa County. The program, called Hand in Hand Street Outreach, will operate up to seven days a week depending on the region. Watch the video for a look at how "Hand in Hand" is helping!
*This program supports unincorporated areas of Maricopa County, and the targeted areas in and around the communities of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson, and Youngtown, Gilbert and Apache Junction.
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NEWS BITES
Board of Supervisors Accepting Applications for LD-19 House Vacancy
On Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will appoint a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona House vacancy in Legislative District 19. Anyone interested in the position can send their cover letters and resumes to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by email or direct mail.
Learn more >
Schedule Your Free Mammogram at a Public Health Preparedness and Wellness Expo
If you don’t have health insurance, you can schedule a free screening courtesy of Arizona Complete Health at a Public Health Preparedness and Wellness Expo.
- Location: Iglesia Cristiana El Buen Pastor Church at 950 W. 8th, Mesa, AZ 85210
- Time: Saturday September 24th; 8 am-5 pm
- Call 888-233-6121 to schedule.
- Requirements: Must be at least 35 years old, not be breastfeeding or pregnant, have no current breast concerns.
- More details at maricopa.gov/WellnessExpo.
Heat Relief Kits
Maricopa County Department of Public Health is teaming up with Human Services to donate and distribute 10,000 heat relief kits to people experiencing homelessness. The kits include a water cooler, lip balm, sunscreen, a cooling bandana, a hat, a hygiene kit, and insect repellent.
Find heat relief resources at HeatAZ.org >
September is Preparedness Month
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Build an emergency "go" kit using this list to get started, and consider including masks, soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes to prevent illnesses like COVID-19 and flu.
For more tips on preparing yourself and your family for an emergency, visit Ready.Maricopa.gov.
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PETS AND PLACES
Pet of the Week
Meet Bosco!
Bosco is a sweet and gentle boy who has already had house training and some basic obedience. He's done great with humans of all ages, and has even lived in a home with kids as young as six. He has done well with other dogs, and prefers gentle, social friends. He would appreciate a very gradual introduction at home to make sure he has time to adjust. Bosco's adoption fee is only $25 and includes his neuter, microchip, and vaccinations. Visit pets.maricopa.gov to learn how you can adopt your new best friend!
Job of the Week
Join Our Air Quality Department!
Are you passionate about our environment? Here’s your chance to make a positive change in our air quality! Join Maricopa County’s Air Quality Department and give your career a breath of fresh air. Together, we will uphold the department’s mission to improve air quality so residents and visitors may live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Apply today!
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