Flagstaff’s evacuation zones: A neighborhood-based system for all-hazard preparedness

GRACE BENALLY City of Flagstaff
May 24, 2025
11 hrs ago

In the face of growing wildfire threats, extreme weather events and the possibility for other emergencies, Flagstaff is taking a proactive approach to community safety. About two years ago, the City of Flagstaff, in coordination with Coconino County, launched a citywide evacuation zone system designed to simplify emergency communication and response.

While the system is most often associated with possible wildfire evacuations, it’s much more than that. According to Emergency Manager Daniel Kelly, the zones were designed for all hazards -- from wildfires and floods to hazardous materials incidents or law enforcement activity requiring a lockdown or shelter-in-place.

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