Information Center (928) 333-3412
This number is used during times of emergency only!
Our Mission
To evaluate, understand, plan, and prepare for the unexpected by teaming actively with other responder agencies, volunteer organizations, and the private sector in supporting an effective response, mitigating further hazards, and assisting in recovery actions. This includes educating and informing the community of issues and actions taken on their behalf.”
Our Vision
“The Apache County Division of Emergency Management will be committed to proactive planning and preparation in support of emergency responses in our community, by providing quality customer-oriented service through teamwork.”
Winter Preparedness Checklist
When wintry weather arrives, will your family be prepared?
Winter brings special seasonal challenges to an organized home. Winter storms can make navigating roads and walkways hazardous; power outages and snow days highlight any family's readiness for cold weather.
Take time to review or make your family's emergency preparedness with this Winter Preparedness Checklist. It'll help you prepare your home and automobile for cold-weather hazards.
Before Winter Storms and Extreme Cold you may consider the following:
Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways.
Sand to improve traction.
Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
Have enough nonperishable food and drinking water on hand to last for 72 hours
Keep a non-electric opener in the house.
Make sure your prescription medications are filled.
Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency.
Keep a battery operated radio in the house.
Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or other local news channels for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS). Be alert to changing weather conditions.
Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.
Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
