State of emergency declared in Gila County, Maricopa County after severe flooding
Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Gila County and Maricopa County following Monday's microburst.
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PHOENIX — Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Gila County and Maricopa County following Monday’s microburst.
As the remnants of Hurricanes Priscilla and Raymond moved north from Mexico’s west coast, 0.75 inches of rain and winds up to 90 mph hit Tempe in a manner of minutes, resulting in roofs being ripped off buildings and trees tumbling into cars and homes.
The governor’s declaration follows Tempe Mayor Corey Woods also declaring a state of emergency on Wednesday.
Hobbs’ declaration allows state resources to go toward relief efforts, including $200,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Fund. The Arizona Division of Emergency Management will coordinate how to utilize the released funds for recovery efforts.
“My thoughts are with all of the Arizona communities impacted by the recent heavy rains and flooding,” Hobbs said in a press release. “We are committed to helping Arizonans access the resources they need to recover. I’m grateful to everyone who is supporting our neighbors and contributing to the ongoing response.”
The response also directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to seek assistance from the Federal Highway Administration in an effort to repair the roads that were damaged.
The governor also amended her state of emergency for Gila County to include Mohave County.
Heavy rain and flash floods hit Gila County in late September, resulting in the death of three people and Hobbs declaring a state of emergency on Sept. 27.
Hobbs’ amendment comes after heavy rain and flooding caused more property damage last week.
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This Recession is not a good time to have to rebuild your community. Trump's tariffs and supply chain damage has cut consumer purchasing power by nearly 18%.
It's gonna cost people so much in Gila County to recover. Can you imagine having to go through your home and re-purchsse everything today with Trump's enormous import tax on everything?
Now that consumer goods, energy, and (once the GOP passes it's funding bill) Healthcare Insurance Premiums have increased, the people in Gila County are SOL. Not like the GOP is going to help them, right?
Maybe he Charlie Kirk Christians (Fake Christians) will throw tneir Gila County MAGA pals a bone? I'm sure theres a reason they haven't mobilized to help yet. It wouldn't just be that their version of patriotism is as performative as their Faith.
Just kidding - MAGA likes to see suffering. They're gonna blame the people of Gila County for not raking their desert or something dismissive.
I look forward to more articles about how the Recession and the emergency are hurting people in Gila County just to be covered with ignorant MAGA blaming Joe Biden.
AND MAY EVERY DAY BE ANOTHER WONDERFUL SECRET.