Arizona Emergency Preparedness

Based on 36 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Arizona.

31
Risk Score
Moderate

Top Threats in Arizona

Fire (3 declarations)
Low
Flood (17 declarations)
Moderate
Severe Storm (13 declarations)
Low
Drought (0 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

Arizona has had 36 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 17
Severe Storm 13
Fire 3
Biological 2
Freezing 1

Recent Declarations

Flooding 2024-10-25
Watch Fire 2024-10-04
Severe Winter Storms And Flooding 2023-04-11
Flooding 2022-12-30
Severe Storms 2022-09-02

Preparedness Tips for Arizona

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
  • Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events

Emergency Contacts

Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

602-267-2680

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Recommended Gear

Go Bag

Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice

Air Filtration

Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks

Emergency Radio

Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression

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