Emergency preparedness is the practice of planning ahead to reduce risks, protect lives, and support recovery during unexpected events. This includes natural disasters (such as floods, wildfires, and earthquakes), man-made incidents, and public health crises.

Being prepared means:

• Creating a family emergency plan with meeting places and communication strategies.
• Assembling an emergency kit with food, water, medical supplies, and other essentials.
• Staying informed about local hazards, alerts, and evacuation procedures.
• Learning key skills such as CPR, first aid, and basic safety practices.

Prepared individuals and communities are better equipped to respond quickly, minimize damage, and recover more effectively in the aftermath of an emergency.

Are You Prepared?

Emergencies can happen at any time. Local, state, and federal agencies recommend that families prepare now so they can act with confidence when disasters strike.

Ask yourself:

• Do you know how to protect your household from wildfires, floods, and other local hazards?
• Do you have supplies ready if you need to shelter in place or evacuate quickly?
• Are you signed up to receive emergency alerts for Yavapai County?

Taking small steps today can make a big difference in protecting your loved ones tomorrow.

Key Resources to help you:

• US Department of Homeland Security | Ready.gov  | Disasters and Emergencies, Making a Plan and Information on Building a Kit.
• Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management | YavapaiReady | 928-771-3321 | Emergency Notification, Evacuation Zones, Preparation and Recovery.
• US Department of Homeland Security | Disaster Assistance | Assistance After a Disaster.
• Arizona Department of Health Services | AZDHS Health Preparedness | 602-364-3289 | Learn about Preparing for a Public Health Threat and Emergency in Arizona.
• Yavapai County Community Health Services | Resident Services Community Health Services | 928-639-8130 | County Services for Health Related Issues
• Arizona Emergency Information Network (AzEIN) | AzEin Network | Emergency updates, preparedness advice and hazards information, and related resources
• FEMA | FEMA Disaster | National Response, Resources and Information for Disasters  

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | CDC Emergency | 1-800-INFO | Services offered in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL), call 1-888-677-1199 or email DIAL@n4a.org.You can also visit the CDC website for answers to questions on other health topics. For Teletype (TTY) communications, call 888-232-6348

• Learn more about flooding concerns, areas or locating sandbag location within Yavapai County: Resident Services | Flood-Control

Important Phone Numbers

• Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
• Camp Verde Marshal’s Office (Non-Emergency): (928) 554-8370
• Copper Canyon Fire & Medical District (Non-Emergency): (928) 567-9401
• Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office – Community Relations: (928) 771-3260
• Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD): Report large game or wildlife issues: 623-236-7201

The Monsoon: Weather Dangers Are Real

Each year, a variety of weather-related dangers affect Camp Verde. With the onset of summer, a period of extreme heat is typically followed by an influx of moisture leading to daily rounds of thunderstorms and lightning. The heat can be deadly, lightning can start wildfires, and the thunderstorms often strike suddenly and with violent force. The time period from June 15th through September 30th has been defined as "The Monsoon."

• Monsoons and Driving Tips: Driving Safely in Monsoons

• Sign up for real-time highway conditions on ADOT's Arizona Traveler Information site or call 511.

• Bookmark the APS Outage Map on your mobile device for current and projected power outages. Create a username and password to subscribe  to outage alerts on you mobile phone. 

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