News Flash

Not only is it Flood Awareness Week, it’s Monsoon Awareness Week.  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), the North American Monsoon:

• Begins June 15th and ends September 30^th.
• Impacts AZ, NM, UT, CO, TX, CA, NV, and Mexico.
• Is responsible for over 50% of annual rain falls in some areas.
• Can cause damaging winds, torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, and dust storms.

Arizona’s monsoon season is fast approaching.  It’s that time when thunderstorms and dust storms make their daily appearance during the summer in the Valley.  These storms can bring with them damaging winds, dangerous lightning, and flash flooding throughout the area. 

Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family.

• Visit http://www.maricopa.gov/1681/Personal-and-Family-Preparedness to learn how to make a plan, build your own Go Bag, and build an Emergency Supply Kit.
• Visit http://www.maricopa.gov/156/MCDOT to review tips for safe driving during the monsoon and how to prepare a Go Bag for your car.
• Visit http://www.maricopa.gov/693/Storm-Prep-Recovery to learn about flood preparedness, flood insurance, and how to recover from flooding.

And don’t forget to keep your pets safe during the monsoons!