Power Outages Sweep Across Flagstaff and Grand Canyon Due to Wildfire Threats
In an effort to mitigate the risk of wildfires, Arizona Public Service Co. has implemented a public safety power shutoff affecting thousands of residents. The shutoff, which commenced on Saturday morning, is expected to last until 4 p.m. on Sunday, impacting several communities in the region.
At approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, over 7,800 customers in areas including east Flagstaff, Doney Park, and Grand Canyon National Park were reported to be without power. The affected locales also include Timberline, Fernwood, Mormon Lake, Cosnino, Sunset Crater, Ft. Valley/Baderville, Walnut Canyon, Valle, and Tusayan.
In response to the ongoing situation, a collaboration between the power company, Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park, and other entities has led to the establishment of multiple cooling centers and points for distributing water and ice to assist affected residents.
For the latest updates, individuals are encouraged to visit coconino.az.gov/aps_psps or aps.com/outages.
Ice and Water Distribution Centers:
· Flagstaff Mall (Northeast corner of the parking lot)
4650 US-89 N, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
· Mormon Lake Fire Station, 1067 Mormon Lake Rd, Mormon Lake, AZ 86038
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
· Baderville, 8005 N. Snowbowl Rd.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
· Grand Canyon Village Complex, NPS Facilities Complex, 1574 Shuttle Bus Road, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
· Desert View, Station 4, 1403 Colter Road, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cooling Centers:
· Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m.
· Murdoch Community Center, 203 E Brannen Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001, 928-226-7566
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Grand Canyon National Airport, 1542 Liberator Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m.
· Albright Training Center, 1 Albright Ave, Grand Canyon Village, 86023, (928) 405-2068
Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
American Red Cross Shelters:
The American Red Cross has set up shelters to offer residents a place to cool down, recharge devices, and access various resources.
· Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
· Grand Canyon National Airport, 1542 Liberator Dr., Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
Small Animal Shelter (For Families Staying in a Shelter):
· High County Humane Society – Butler Campus, 3501 E Butler Ave., Flagstaff
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