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Fire managers igniting pile burns west, north of Flagstaff today | Emergency Information Network Fire managers will be igniting piles in the Walker Hill and Kendrick Park area today, which will produce noticeable smoke to those in and around Flagstaff. Walker Hill Project

🚗🧰 Don't Leave Home Without It: Your Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist! 🌵⚡

Whether you're commuting across town, taking a road trip north to the high country, or driving through remote desert stretches, vehicle breakdowns and travel delays can happen anywhere. Packing a compact emergency kit in your trunk keeps you safe and comfortable until help arrives!

Before hitting the road, make sure your vehicle is stocked with these core safety essentials:

📋 Vehicle Emergency Kit Essentials:
🔦 Bright Flashlight & Spare Batteries: Essential for nighttime roadside tire changes, engine inspections, or signaling for help.

⚡ Heavy-Duty Jumper Cables: Quick relief for a dead battery so you aren't stranded in remote areas.

🩹 Comprehensive First Aid Kit: Packed with bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and pain relievers for minor injuries on the go.

💧 Bottled Water: In Arizona's climate, staying hydrated during an unexpected roadside delay is a life-safety priority.

🧶 Warm Blanket or Towel: Protects against sudden cold temperature drops at night or serves as ground padding during repairs.

Taking 5 minutes to organize a small storage bin for your trunk today provides peace of mind for every mile ahead! 🚘✨

🔗 Get more household & vehicle preparedness checklists at: ein.az.gov/get-prepared

🥫💧 Keep It Fresh: The Importance of Rotating Emergency Supplies! 📦✨

Building a 2-week emergency kit is a major accomplishment, but keeping it updated is what keeps your family safe! Over time, canned goods reach their expiration dates, and stored tap water needs refreshing.

Making supply maintenance a bi-annual routine ensures nothing goes to waste and your kit remains 100% safe to use when you need it most.

📋 Simple Supply Maintenance Tips:
🗓️ The Daylight Saving Rule: Set a calendar reminder every 6 months (like when daylight saving time changes or when seasonal time shifts occur) to audit your kit.

🔁 FIFO (First In, First Out): Move older canned goods and boxed items into your kitchen pantry to consume now, and replace them in your emergency kit with freshly purchased items.

🚰 Swap Stored Water: Replace home-stored tap water containers every 6 months to ensure taste and safety. Check commercial bottled water cases for expiration dates.

🔋 Test Batteries & Electronics: Double-check flashlight batteries and charge up portable power banks while you review your food stock.

A little regular maintenance keeps your household all year long! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Download the complete emergency kit checklist to audit your supplies: ein.az.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/2-week-ready-checklist.pdf

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service responded to a wildfire on the Agua Fria National Monument east of Sunset Point. The fire was reported Thursday evening. The fire is 3 acres and contained.

National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) Congratulations to the 15 Emergency Management Professionals graduating class of the first Arizona cohort for the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA).

🛠️⚡ Small Tools, Big Wins: Essential Gear for Your Emergency Kit! 📦🌵

When an emergency strikes or the power grid goes down, it’s often the smallest items in your kit that make the biggest difference in your daily comfort and survival!

As we continue building out supplies for National Preparedness Month, make sure these three essential tools are packed and ready in your household go-bag:

📋 The Essential Tool Trio:
🥫 Manual Can Opener: An electric can opener won't do you any good during a prolonged power outage! Keep a sturdy, non-electric can opener with your non-perishable food supplies.

🔧 Multi-Tool / Utility Knife: From opening packages and turning off utility valves to quick equipment repairs, a reliable multi-tool replaces an entire toolbox in a compact footprint.

🔋 Portable Power Banks & Cables: Keep your phone charged to receive critical emergency alerts, weather updates, and communicate with family. (Pro-tip: Recharge your power banks every 6 months so they're ready when you need them!)

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning Planned Through October | Emergency Information Network Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed pile burning in various location in the Bradshaw Ranger District beginning September 22 – pending favorable conditions. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Ignitions will continue...

🧸 Helping Kids Feel Safe: Comfort Items for Your Emergency Kit 🧩🎨

Disasters and evacuations can be overwhelming and scary for young children. When routines are disrupted, having familiar, comforting items packed in your family's emergency go-bag can make a world of difference in helping little ones feel secure!

As you build out your household supplies for National Preparedness Month, involve your kids by letting them pick out a few special comfort items to store in their kit.

🎒 Kid-Friendly Comfort Checklist:
🧸 Favorite Plush or Blanket: A familiar stuffed animal, small security blanket, or soft item to offer immediate comfort during stressful situations.

🎲 Quiet Games & Toys: Pack small card games, travel-sized board games, or fidget toys to keep minds occupied during long waits in shelters or cars.

🎨 Coloring & Activity Books: Include fresh crayons, sketchpads, or activity books for creative, screen-free distraction.

📖 Favorite Storybooks: A couple of cherished bedtime books to help maintain a soothing nighttime routine anywhere.

🔦 Their Own Small Flashlight: Giving kids their own small flashlight or headlamp helps ease fears of the dark during power outages!

Taking time to prepare for your children's emotional needs is just as important as packing food and water. Help your whole family get ! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Download the complete 2-Week Ready supply checklist for your household: ein.az.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/2-week-ready-checklist.pdf

🐶🐱 Pets Are Family Too: Don't Forget Their Emergency Supplies! 🐾✨

When disaster strikes and you need to evacuate quickly, your pets rely entirely on you to keep them safe. Including your furry family members in your disaster planning is a critical step toward getting !

A basic emergency kit for your pet ensures they stay fed, comfortable, and healthy during an emergency evacuation or extended shelter-in-place situation.

🎒 Pet Emergency Go-Bag Checklist:
🥫 Food & Water: Pack a 3- to 14-day supply of their regular food, fresh bottled water, and collapsible bowls.

🐕 Leash & Harness: Keep a sturdy leash, harness, and extra collar on hand to prevent lost pets during chaotic evacuations.

🏠 Carrier or Crate: Have a sturdy pet carrier or crate labeled with your contact information for easy, safe transport.

📋 Medical Records & Meds: Keep copies of vaccination records, rabies tags, microchip info, and a 2-week supply of necessary medications in a waterproof bag.

🧸 Comfort Items: Throw in a favorite toy, blanket, or bed to help lower their stress levels in unfamiliar environments.

Preparing for your pets today ensures the whole family stays protected together! 🛡️🌵

🔗 Download the complete 2-Week Ready supply checklist for your household & pets: ein.az.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/2-week-ready-checklist.pdf