Arizona National Guard deploying to support Coconino County sandbagging mission

The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) is working quickly to provide emergency protection to homes and properties in Coconino County threatened by the recent monsoon storms by authorizing the National Guard to help mitigate post-wildfire flooding.“Our number one priority is to ensure our communities are safe,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “We are working around the clock with the local officials and our Department of Emergency and Military Affairs to ensure we get all the necessary resources out to Coconino County as soon as possible. Help is on the way.”DEMA is the coordination point for state resource requests from the counties. Coconino County on Friday, July 15 requested DEMA’s assistance to fill 600,000 sandbags to deter and block flooding, and the Department immediately responded. This afternoon, 30 members of the National Guard will be deployed for assistance. On Sunday, a total of 60 members will be up north assisting in filling these sandbags. During the week, 40 members will stay to continue the mission. “We are in constant communication with local officials, and stand at the ready to respond with all the proper resourcing to mitigate danger,” said Allen Clark, director of the Arizona Division of Emergency Management. “We…
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