Winter Storm Watch

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Northern Gila County.  Snow levels will begin around 3000’ to 4000’.  Significant snow accumulations with 24”-36” at lower elevations, increasing to 36”-50” in the highest elevations. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.  We remind you to stay away from any downed wires and report any downed wires by dialing 911.  Please follow us on Facebook for up-to-date emergency information.

Stay Safe and Informed During Emergencies

Gila County has partnered with mass notifications provider Everbridge to provide immediate alerts of hazards and emergencies in your specific area. Be informed of all late-breaking events with any combination of voice, email, or text message. Click here to sign up with Everbridge.

Opioid Awareness

Almost 36 percent of all U.S. opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid. Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have increase by about 5 times since 1999. From 1999 to 2017, more than 200,000 people died from overdoses related to prescription opioids, with more than 17,000 overdose deaths involving prescription opioids occurring in 2017.

Whether you are a healthcare provider, first responder, law enforcement officer, public health official, or community member, the opioid epidemic is likely affecting you and your community. No matter who you are, you can take action to end the opioid overdose epidemic ravaging the United States. We all have a role to play on the frontlines of this fight—it starts with addressing prescription opioid misuse, abuse, and overdose.

• Learn moreabout prescription opioids so you can help those at risk for opioid use disorder and overdose in your community.
• Help those struggling with addictionfind the right care and treatment. Anyone who takes prescription opioids can become addicted and help is available if you or someone you know is battling opioid use disorder.
• Spread the wordand increase awareness in your community about the risk and dangers of prescription opioids.

Get Involved in Your Community

Gila County’s CERTs (Community Emergency Response Teams) are an indispensible component of our emergency response efforts. For Northern Gila County (Payson, Pine-Strawberry, Star Valley, etc.), contact sgcert@usaebn.org

For Southern Gila County (Globe, Miami, Hayden, Winkelman, Tonto Basin, Roosevelt, Top of the World, Central Heights, and Claypool), contact sgcert@usaebn.org