Yavapai County issues evacuation orders near Cottonwood amid flooding

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for several areas near Cottonwood on Sunday evening as flooding continues to impact the region.

The affected areas include Cottonwood Street, Bates Road, Comanche Drive, Franquero Lane and the area near River Run Drive. Residents in evacuation zones 1463, 1469, 1472, 1460, 1625, 1631 and 1634 have been placed under “GO” status, meaning they must evacuate immediately.

Residents are being instructed to leave immediately and move to higher ground. Those needing temporary shelter can go to the Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Gym.

Camp Verde was previously issued an immediate evacuation notice around 2:45 p.m.

Officials are urging residents to avoid flooded roads, washes and low-water crossings. Anyone evacuating should bring essential medications, family members and pets if possible.

Authorities also warned residents never to attempt to cross moving water on foot or in a vehicle and said they should not return to evacuation areas until officials announce it is safe.

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