Coconino County recently received the results of an in-depth Hydraulics Study of the Schultz Fire/Flood area. The Hydraulics Study was conducted to understand the expected routes, depth and velocity of flood water under various storm events. The study reveals over 300 homes are at high hazard risk due to deep water and/or high velocity of water. The homes at high risk extend near the forest service boundary above the Timberline area, through to the Doney Park area. Given the critical … [Read more...] about Schultz Fire Flood Area Study Released
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Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
At yesterday’s Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Hearing examining the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management’s spending priorities, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar advocated for a coordinated multiagency effort to develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive short and long-term flood mitigation strategy in Coconino County. The Congressman spoke about last year’s Schultz Pass Fire and the flooding disaster that has ensued, the current … [Read more...] about Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
Gosar Introduces Legislation for Schultz Victims
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) has introduced H.R. 922, The Burn Area Prevention Act of 2011, legislation oriented towards protecting individuals whose property is directly affected by disasters on federal lands. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to waive the 30-day waiting period for flood insurance when private property faces a flood threat caused by wildfire. H.R. 922 would also establish a … [Read more...] about Gosar Introduces Legislation for Schultz Victims
Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
At their Regular Board meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors listened to presentations by County staff on current Schultz Flood mitigation efforts. The development of the Drainage Master Plan, specifically for the Schultz Flood area, continues to be a top priority, along with the development of a supporting funding plan and an update of the existing emergency response plan for the affected area. On February 3, engineers and scientists gathered in Flagstaff to analyze and discuss … [Read more...] about Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
President Obama Issues Disaster Declaration For N. AZ
Today President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Arizona. The declaration triggers the release of federal funds to help the Timberline, Fernwood and Doney Park communities recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred between July 20 and August 7 of this year. “This Presidential declaration will provide the County with much-needed resources to address flooding in the Schultz fire area,” said Board of Supervisors … [Read more...] about President Obama Issues Disaster Declaration For N. AZ