GILA COUNTY, AZ — Residents of Gila County are expecting another round of rain over the weekend while they are still in the midst of recovering and rebuilding from recent deadly flash flooding.
The Gila County Emergency Operations Center is advising people living or staying in the Globe area to prepare by making sure they have a way to get emergency alerts, avoiding low-lying areas during heavy rain, and preparing emergency kits.
Officials also say the Disaster Assistance Center will reopen on the 11th and 12th from 9am-7pm at Lee Kornegay Intermediate School, 4635 W. Railroad Avenue, Miami, AZ.
In addition, people needing help with damage assessment can call the Gila County Emergency Management Phone Bank at 928-402-8888.
Residents and officials say there is a huge need for donations and are asking people to donate clothes, bedding, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and other essentials.
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As of October 9, Sandbags are available for pick up at the following locations:
- Next to Globe Library, 339 S. Broad St.
- Globe High School, 437 S. High Street
- City of Globe Public Works Yard, 150 S. Hagen Road
- Gila County Public Works Globe, 1001 Besich Blvd.
- Gila County Public Works - Star Valley - 5043 E. Highway 260
- Gila County Public Works - Tonto Basin - 125 S. Old Highway 188
For the latest information on storm response, Gila County recommends visiting https://ein.az.gov/
