Dear Neighbors,
In anticipation of heavy rainfall due to Hurricane Odile converging with monsoon
moisture, the Flood Control District of Maricopa County is urging valley
residents to be prepared for another round of storm events and flash floods.
At this time it is unknown if the remnants of Odile will continue its current
path towards Phoenix or shift to the east. Either way, the county will likely
experience heavy rain so residents should be ready.
“Information is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal as we prepare
for these upcoming storms,” said Denny Barney, Chairman of the Flood Control
District and District 1 Supervisor. “We are working with cities, towns and
agencies countywide to make sure that information about storm preparation and
recovery is available and easily accessible.”
Clint Hickman, who represents District 4 on the District’s Board of
Directors, agrees. “Everyone should be aware of what to do and where storm
assistance is available, if needed and stay equipped for what rainfall may come.
“If you have elderly neighbors please check to make sure they are prepared.”
Similar to the storm that occurred on Monday, September 8, the abundance of
tropical moisture combined with monsoon thunderstorms could mean widespread
flash floods and a large amount of rain in a short period of time.
Staff at the District says that there are things that you can do today. These
items include:
- Cleaning out drainage ditches and drainage pipes
- Securing or removing personal property that is in an area where storm water
flows
- Raising property on blocks in and around your home
- Getting sand and preparing sand bags
- Contact your insurance agent to check your flood insurance coverage
“We are preparing for similar weather to what was experienced last week,”
said Bill Wiley, Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Flood Control
District. “We urge county residents to be proactive in preparation for this
storm. Although we can’t predict what areas will be impacted, everyone should
have a flood readiness action plan and be ready to put it into action if
needed.”
The following members of the Arizona Rock Products Association have
generously donated sand to local fire departments: M.R. Tanner Mining, Hanson
Aggregates, CEMEX, Vulcan, Arizona Materials, Drake, and SRMG.
Residents who need to bag sand should contact their city to coordinate their
bagging efforts: Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield
Park, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Wickenburg, and Youngtown.
In your service,
Clint Hickman, District 4 Maricopa County Board of Supervisors www.maricopa.gov/dist4 602-506-7161
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