Phoenix Monsoon Storms Forecasted

Press release from the City of Phoenix:

July 24, 2020

Emergency Management & Homeland SecurityEM & HS

In anticipation of the first measurable monsoon activity of the season, the city of Phoenix wants to remind residents of the many resources available to help make sure everyone is prepared for whatever the monsoon may bring.

Check in on Phoenix.gov/summer for the latest storm warnings as well as a information from the city of road closures and for the activation of pop-up sandbag locations, as needed. Sand will only be available when there is a definite need and will be dispatched to areas impacted by the storm. When the sand distribution is activated a list of locations will appear on this page. Supplies are limited. You must bring your own bags and shovels.

Get these digits. If you haven't already, load your phone with important city numbers that can help you and your fellow residents, in a pinch. In addition to calling 9-1-1 in an emergency, the city has multiple resources to address weather-related impacts.

P
olice Non
-Emergency – 602-262-6151
Street Issues (potholes) 602-262-6441
Traffic Signal Outages – 602-262-6021
Storm Debris Cleanup – 602-262-6251
Report Power Outages

APS – 855-688-2437

SRP – 602-236-8811

Follow Phoenix on social media. While you might know Phoenix for fabulous Instagram photos (including the weather), social media is a great place to get citywide updates and alerts. Sign-up for posts from Phoenix's main city accounts and other functions or departments, including the Phoenix Police and Fire departments, and many more. See the complete list at https://Phoenix.gov/Social.

Watch the monsoon roll-in “live" on PHX CityCam. If you are a fan of weather, one bookmark to keep is for PHX CityCams. Four cameras provide 24/7 live access to watch what is happening in downtown Phoenix. The cameras are located on each side of Phoenix City Hall and help the Phoenix Office of Emergency Management monitor weather conditions, but you can watch too at https://Phoenix.gov/CityCam.

This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author’s own.