Emergency Events Snow, Fire etc.

You will find that every place on the planet has potential emergency events. Flagstaff is usually quite safe, however, we do live in a forested region in what is known as a high desert. We have had wildfires (some natural and some human-caused) but our region's emergency services are highly skilled. After fires, when there is no vegetation to hold water back, we have had flooding in Flagstaff. In 2019 we had the Museum Fire event, behind Mt. Elden. After it was contained, our monsoon season happened. You will see sandbags still around our neighborhood from that event. When we attended the meetings we learned that our house (including the Flagstaff Nature Suite) and the houses on either side sit on higher ground and flooding did not threaten them. Good news! It is a good idea to check local services for fire information before venturing out into our forests. Also, we are adamant about following forest fire restrictions. If a fire ban is in effect, follow it!

Fire

Flagstaff is a part of Coconino County and in the event of an emergency, a lot of information can be found in the county. Their Fire information page becomes active in an event. The Coconino National Forest Service also posts updates of fires and their status.

Snow Event

The City of Flagstaff takes care of most of Flagstaff's streets when it comes to snow removal. They plow using a hierarchy, starting with clearing downtown streets and those needed for emergency vehicles, then moving on the neighborhoods. Our neighborhood is cleared pretty quickly but there have been storms when it is a challenge to get out on the first day. The airport will shut down flights during bad storms for safety so know that if you visit in winter months you could have to extend your trip depending on storms. Keep up with storm updates and adjust as needed. The snow on the trees and mountain views are stunning in winter.

Health Danger Event

If there are any updates on Flu, Covid-19, or other health advisories, you can find more information here.

Flood

While flooding isn't a current threat, you can find information including an emergency preparedness guide on the Coconino County Flood Control District page.

Eartquake

We are near a small fault (old volcanic region) though we've only had one baby earthquake in the last 10 years.

Don't worry the San Francisco Peaks are an all-but-extinct volcano. You can see lava, cinders, and even lava bombs in the painted desert, but you won't see any activity in Northern Arizona, that is only a part of the history of the region now.

Wildlife

Don't mess with wild animals or try to get close to them for pictures, they are wild and could hurt you.