FLAGSTAFF, AZ (3TV / CBS5) – A state of emergency was declared for the areas affected by the flood of museums. Mayor Paul Deasy and Coconino County’s Board of Directors Matt Ryan made the statements following this week’s damaging flooding, according to an announcement on the City of Flagstaff’s Twitter page.
“There was water flowing through the front door, and all we could do was try to block the door and keep more water from getting in,” says resident David Gilley. He filmed the water almost waist-deep right outside his window.
“You could see the water coming down the street and flowing into this house [next door] and then you can see it pushing up the fence and just debris coming through and coming here, ”says Gilley. He cleared away rubble on Thursday and surrounded his house with sandbags.
A wave of muddy water carried a gold Toyota Prius down the street.
Coconino County Public Works crews were out delivering bags to homeowners who need to prepare for another wave. The crews also operated heavy machinery to clear the mud and debris from the streets.
“We are doing everything we can to protect our home from flooding,” says Chris Wilkenson. He is a tow truck driver who used his flatbed to transport sandbags to his house. He says that flood water crept into his garden yesterday, but luckily the water didn’t get to his front door.
With even more rain expected in the coming days, Wilkenson hopes everyone will be careful. “Stay home, stay safe,” says Wilkenson. “Strengthen your home and be vigilant.”
Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy and Coconino County’s Board Chairman Matt Ryan have declared a state of emergency on behalf of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino Counties due to the impact of the monsoon floods on the Museum Floodplain and other parts of Flagstaff. pic.twitter.com/A83hA9YLXD
– City of Flagstaff (@CityofFlagstaff) July 15, 2021
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