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MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management has made it possible through a system called MyAlerts for the Regional Flood Control District to provide near-real-time flood alerts to Pima County residents within certain watersheds. This page provides information about MyAlerts and information specific to the covered watersheds. The District's use of MyAlerts is largely limited to specific watercourses where we have a stream gage and sufficient floodplain modeling to determine the likely area of impact downstream of the stream gage. Currently, the District is working towards flood messaging on the watercourses listed below. Clicking on the link for a specific watercourse will take you to a page with detailed information about the messages one can expect to receive, steps to take when you receive a specific message, and flood safety information specific to that area. Outreach letters (PDF) were sent to impacted properties in 2019 to encourage property owners to sign up for MyAlerts. Up-to-Date Emergency Information: For up-to-date emergency information, check the Twitter feeds: Pima County Office of Emergency Management Twitter and Pima County Sheriff's Twitter. Sign Up for MyAlerts: In order to receive Flood Alerts through MyAlerts requires signing up and providing a location within the inundation area of the watercourse you want alerts for. It can be a home address, work address, school address, etc. MyAlerts Information for Covered Watercourses: Agua Caliente Wash, Canada del Oro Wash, Franco Wash, Pima Wash, Sabino Creek, Santa Cruz River (upper), Tanque Verde Creek (lower), Tanque Verde Creek (middle), Tanque Verde Creek (upper), Ventana Canyon Wash. MyAlerts Glossary: ALERT - Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time. This refers to the network of rainfall, weather, and streamflow gages that are installed throughout Pima County and surrounding areas by the Flood Control District to monitor and evaluate storm and flood events. Base flood - the base flood is what is often called the 100-year flood. It is a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. Floods of greater magnitude do occur, and floods of lesser magnitude can still cause major flooding and damage. CFS - cubic feet per second. This is a standard unit of measure for flow rates of floods. A cubic foot of water is 7.5 gallons, which weighs 62.5 pounds. 100 cfs is equal to a heavy-duty crew cab pickup truck passing by every second. 3,500 cfs is equal to a freight train locomotive passing by every second. 15,000 cfs is equal to a fully loaded 747-passenger jet passing by every second. Inundation area - this is the area expected to be flooded by flows of a particular magnitude (cfs) based on computer modeling. Many factors affect the actual inundation area during actual flood events. The actual extents of a flood may vary from those shown on the map. Disclaimer: Weather is unpredictable, so floods are too. The alerts provided err on the side of caution. It is possible that you may receive a warning and the events described do not occur. This is, in part, because floods in Pima County can develop so quickly that we have to anticipate possible events early in order to give the public reasonable time to react to the potential threat. In addition, there are many unpredictable factors that affect the extent of flooding. Flood damage may be lower or higher than what we expect. The District strives to provide the best possible information based upon the best available data and is not liable for errors. No message can guarantee your safety. We will occasionally be wrong, but that does not mean that the safety messages should be ignored. It is your responsibility to use sound judgment in and around flood waters. Due to the fast-changing pace of flood conditions, the flood discharge at which flood alerts are sent may vary from those indicated in the individual watercourse pages based on real-time evaluation by District staff. In addition, flood alerts may be sent to a larger inundation area than the current discharge predicts in order to provide additional warning time to residents.
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MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management has made it possible through a system called MyAlerts for the Regional Flood Control District to provide near-real-time flood alerts to Pima County residents within certain watersheds. This page provides information about MyAlerts and information specific to the covered watersheds. The District's use of MyAlerts is largely limited to specific watercourses where we have a stream gage and sufficient floodplain modeling to determine the likely area of impact downstream of the stream gage. Currently, the District is working towards flood messaging on the watercourses listed below. Clicking on the link for a specific watercourse will take you to a page with detailed information about the messages one can expect to receive, steps to take when you receive a specific message, and flood safety information specific to that area. Outreach letters (PDF) were sent to impacted properties in 2019 to encourage property owners to sign up for MyAlerts. Up-to-Date Emergency Information: For up-to-date emergency information, check the Twitter feeds: Pima County Office of Emergency Management Twitter and Pima County Sheriff's Twitter. Sign Up for MyAlerts: In order to receive Flood Alerts through MyAlerts requires signing up and providing a location within the inundation area of the watercourse you want alerts for. It can be a home address, work address, school address, etc. MyAlerts Information for Covered Watercourses: Agua Caliente Wash, Canada del Oro Wash, Franco Wash, Pima Wash, Sabino Creek, Santa Cruz River (upper), Tanque Verde Creek (lower), Tanque Verde Creek (middle), Tanque Verde Creek (upper), Ventana Canyon Wash. MyAlerts Glossary: ALERT - Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time. This refers to the network of rainfall, weather, and streamflow gages that are installed throughout Pima County and surrounding areas by the Flood Control District to monitor and evaluate storm and flood events. Base flood - the base flood is what is often called the 100-year flood. It is a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. Floods of greater magnitude do occur, and floods of lesser magnitude can still cause major flooding and damage. CFS - cubic feet per second. This is a standard unit of measure for flow rates of floods. A cubic foot of water is 7.5 gallons, which weighs 62.5 pounds. 100 cfs is equal to a heavy-duty crew cab pickup truck passing by every second. 3,500 cfs is equal to a freight train locomotive passing by every second. 15,000 cfs is equal to a fully loaded 747-passenger jet passing by every second. Inundation area - this is the area expected to be flooded by flows of a particular magnitude (cfs) based on computer modeling. Many factors affect the actual inundation area during actual flood events. The actual extents of a flood may vary from those shown on the map. Disclaimer: Weather is unpredictable, so floods are too. The alerts provided err on the side of caution. It is possible that you may receive a warning and the events described do not occur. This is, in part, because floods in Pima County can develop so quickly that we have to anticipate possible events early in order to give the public reasonable time to react to the potential threat. In addition, there are many unpredictable factors that affect the extent of flooding. Flood damage may be lower or higher than what we expect. The District strives to provide the best possible information based upon the best available data and is not liable for errors. No message can guarantee your safety. We will occasionally be wrong, but that does not mean that the safety messages should be ignored. It is your responsibility to use sound judgment in and around flood waters. Due to the fast-changing pace of flood conditions, the flood discharge at which flood alerts are sent may vary from those indicated in the individual watercourse pages based on real-time evaluation by District staff. In addition, flood alerts may be sent to a larger inundation area than the current discharge predicts in order to provide additional warning time to residents.
MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management has made it possible through a system called MyAlerts for the Regional Flood Control District to provide near-real-time flood alerts to Pima County residents within certain watersheds. This page provides information about MyAlerts and information specific to the covered watersheds. The District's use of MyAlerts is largely limited to specific watercourses where we have a stream gage and sufficient floodplain modeling to determine the likely area of impact downstream of the stream gage. Currently, the District is working towards flood messaging on the watercourses listed below. Clicking on the link for a specific watercourse will take you to a page with detailed information about the messages one can expect to receive, steps to take when you receive a specific message, and flood safety information specific to that area. Outreach letters (PDF) were sent to impacted properties in 2019 to encourage property owners to sign up for MyAlerts. Up-to-Date Emergency Information: For up-to-date emergency information, check the Twitter feeds: - Pima County Office of Emergency Management Twitter - Pima County Sheriff's Twitter Emergency Response Plan: Develop your own emergency response plan (PDF) to protect yourself and loved ones before a disaster strikes. Sign Up for MyAlerts: In order to receive Flood Alerts through MyAlerts requires signing up and providing a location within the inundation area of the watercourse you want alerts for. It can be a home address, work address, school address, etc. Go to the MyAlerts login page now to create an account and start receiving important safety alerts. MyAlerts Information for Covered Watercourses: - Agua Caliente Wash - Canada del Oro Wash - Franco Wash - Pima Wash - Sabino Creek - Santa Cruz River (upper) - Tanque Verde Creek (lower) - Tanque Verde Creek (middle) - Tanque Verde Creek (upper) - Ventana Canyon Wash MyAlerts Glossary: ALERT - Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time. This refers to the network of rainfall, weather, and streamflow gages that are installed throughout Pima County and surrounding areas by the Flood Control District to monitor and evaluate storm and flood events. They form the basis of the alerts provided through MyAlerts. Base flood - the base flood is what is often called the 100-year flood. It is a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. Floods of greater magnitude do occur, and floods of lesser magnitude can still cause major flooding and damage. CFS - cubic feet per second. This is a standard unit of measure for flow rates of floods. A cubic foot of water is 7.5 gallons, which weighs 62.5 pounds. 100 cfs is equal to a heavy-duty crew cab pickup truck passing by every second. 3,500 cfs is equal to a freight train locomotive passing by every second. 15,000 cfs is equal to a fully loaded 747-passenger jet passing by every second. Inundation area - this is the area expected to be flooded by flows of a particular magnitude (cfs) based on computer modeling. Many factors affect the actual inundation area during actual flood events. The actual extents of a flood may vary from those shown on the map. Disclaimer: Note: Weather is unpredictable, so floods are too. The alerts provided err on the side of caution. It is possible that you may receive a warning and the events described do not occur. This is, in part, because floods in Pima County can develop so quickly that we have to anticipate possible events early in order to give the public reasonable time to react to the potential threat. In addition, there are many unpredictable factors that affect the extent of flooding. Flood damage may be lower or higher than what we expect. The District strives to provide the best possible information based upon the best available data and is not liable for errors. No message can guarantee your safety. We will occasionally be wrong, but that does not mean that the safety messages should be ignored. It is your responsibility to use sound judgment in and around flood waters. Due to the fast-changing pace of flood conditions, the flood discharge at which flood alerts are sent may vary from those indicated in the individual watercourse pages based on real-time evaluation by District staff. In addition, flood alerts may be sent to a larger inundation area than the current discharge predicts in order to provide additional warning time to residents.
High Ground Ranch Kids Page
Visit Hank Highwater on the Highground Ranch! The District actively promotes flood safety amongst young residents of Pima County. Our spokesperson to kids is Hank Highwater, who can be found telling kids about flood safety in the Bear Essentials newspaper and on SunTran buses. Hank has his own special place on our website at The High Ground Ranch. K through 12 Flood Education Resources If you are a parent, educator, or interested in some fun games related to flood hazards, check out the the Association of State Floodplain Managers K through 12 Flood Education Resource website. You will find a wide range of flood education materials from across the country.
Health Alerts
Health Alerts News & Updates News and alerts on disease outbreaks and other health updates Find updated Monkeypox case counts and more Updates on flu activity in Pima County
Brochures, FAQs & Links
The Pima County Flood Control Department maintains a comprehensive resource page featuring multiple categories of educational materials and informational links. The page is organized into several main sections: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Floodplain Brochures & Handouts, Riparian Habitat & Environmental Brochures & Handouts, and Homeowner's Association Brochures & Handouts. Each section contains multiple PDF documents and resources arranged in two-column layouts for easy navigation. The page also provides quick-access buttons for key services including Report a Concern, Jobs/Careers, Permits, Records Search, Maps, and Meetings/Agendas. Additional resources include Visitors Links and Popular Links sections, as well as contact information for the Flood Control Department. The page features a search function to help users find specific documents and resources related to flood control, floodplain management, riparian habitat, and homeowner association information.
Ser Seguro Contra Inundaciones
Ser Seguro Contra Inundaciones Muchas personas no asocian a Arizona con las inundaciones, pero un análisis del 2017 determinó que el Condado Pima fue el octavo condado con más muertes relacionadas con inundaciones en el país en los últimos 20 años. Ese cauce en su propiedad o en la carretera que por lo normal está seco, se puede convertir en un peligro muy real en tiempos de inundaciones. Las inundaciones pueden ocurrir en cualquier época del año - durante una tormenta monzónica de verano, o durante una tormenta de invierno lenta y duradera. Las inundaciones repentinas pueden ocurrir a muchas millas de distancia de la tormenta que las provocó. No intente manejar alrededor de una barricada. Las barricadas se ponen para su seguridad. Si se encuentra con una calle inundada, ¡PARE! La profundidad del agua no siempre es evidente y es posible que el agua que fluye haya destruido el cimiento de la calle. Solo toma un pie de agua corriente para arrastar con vehículos; vehículos con perfil bajo se arrasan con más facilidad. El peligro aumenta si el agua fluye rápidamente. Los medidores de lluvia y los medidores de flujo del Distrito se pueden observar en tiempo real por medio de su computadora o aplicación móvil. Visite la página web de Precipitación y Flujo de Agua para más detalles y poder acceder a los mapas. MyAlerts - MiAlertas Mensajería de Alerta de Inundación La Oficina del Manejo de Emergencias del Condado Pima ha hecho posible por medio del sistema MyAlerts que el Distrito Regional para el Control de Inundaciones pueda proveer notificaciones casi simultáneamente al tiempo real para residentes del Condado Pima dentro de ciertas cuencas. La página web de mensajes de alerta de inundación de MyAlerts proporciona información sobre MyAlerts e información específica a las cuencas cubiertas. Inundaciones Siguen Incendios Incendios forestales aumentan el riesgo de inundación porque dejan el suelo calcinado, árido e incapaz de absorber agua. Esto significa que hasta una lluvia leve puede convertirse en una inundación repentina financieramente devastadora o en un flujo de lodo sin previo aviso. Cuando una zona se quema, el aumento de escorrentía puede continuar por varios años después hasta que la vegetación se restaure. Los flujos de escombros son comunes después de que una zona se haya quemado. A medida que el agua fluye cuesta abajo por zonas quemadas, puede crear erosión y socavar zonas previamente estables lo cual puede causar grandes cantidades de material quemado (ceniza, arena, cieno, piedras, árboles) que se suelte. A medida que el agua y el material empiezan a moverse, aumenta el riesgo de daño en áreas de descenso. Debido a la topografía y la proximidad a las zonas montañosas en el Condado Pima, puede haber poca o ninguna advertencia de inminentes inundaciones repentinas o flujos de escombros en casos de lluvias con intensidad moderada a fuerte. Planifique con anticipación y tome las medidas de emergencia necesarias para proteger su vida antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Cree un plan de seguridad para inundaciones que incluya una ruta a un lugar seguro y un plan para refugiarse en donde se encuentra si no existe una ruta segura.
Be Flood Safe
Be Flood Safe Many people do not associate Arizona with flooding, but a 2017 analysis determined that Pima County was the eighth deadliest county in the nation for flood related deaths in the preceding 20 years. That normally dry wash on your property or roadway could present a very real danger to you in times of floods. These floods can happen any time of the year - during a heavy summer monsoon storm, or during a long, slow winter storm. Flash floods can occur many miles away from the storm event that causes them. Do not drive around a barricade. Barricades are there for your protection. If you come to a flooded roadway, STOP! The depth of water is not always obvious and the roadbed may have washed away under the flowing water. It only takes one foot of flowing water to sweep most vehicles downstream; low profile vehicles move more easily. Fast flowing water greatly increases the risk. You can monitor the District's network of rain gages and stream gages in real time on your computer by using our mobile app. Go to the Precipitation and Streamflow page for more details and access to the maps. MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging: The Pima County Office of Emergency Management has made it possible through a system called MyAlerts for the Regional Flood Control District to provide near-real-time flood alerts to Pima County residents within certain watersheds. The MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging webpage provides information about MyAlerts and information specific to the covered watersheds. Floods Follow Fires: Wildfires raise your flood risk by leaving the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water. That means even light rain can potentially turn into a financially devastating flash flood or mudflow and can occur with very little warning. This increased runoff may continue for several years after an area has burned and until vegetation is reestablished. Debris flows are a common occurrence after an area has burned. As water runs downhill through burned areas, it can create erosion and undercut previously stable areas which causes large amounts of burned material (ash, sand, silt, rocks, trees) to become loose. As water and the material begin to move, the risk of damage to downhill areas increases. Due to the topography and proximity to mountainous areas in Pima County, there is sometimes little to no warning of impending flash floods or debris flows in the event of moderate to heavy rainfall. Plan ahead and take any emergency steps necessary to protect your life before it is too late. Create a flood safety plan that includes a route to safety in the event of flooding, and a plan for sheltering in place if no safe route exists. Flash Flood Virtual Reality: A virtual reality experience demonstrating flood dangers without requiring a VR headset.
MyAlerts Flood Alert Messaging
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management has made it possible through a system called MyAlerts for the Regional Flood Control District to provide near-real-time flood alerts to Pima County residents within certain watersheds. This page provides information about MyAlerts and information specific to the covered watersheds. The District's use of MyAlerts is largely limited to specific watercourses where we have a stream gage and sufficient floodplain modeling to determine the likely area of impact downstream of the stream gage. Currently, the District is working towards flood messaging on the watercourses listed below. Clicking on the link for a specific watercourse will take you to a page with detailed information about the messages one can expect to receive, steps to take when you receive a specific message, and flood safety information specific to that area. Outreach letters (PDF) were sent to impacted properties in 2019 to encourage property owners to sign up for MyAlerts. Up-to-Date Emergency Information: For up-to-date emergency information, check the Twitter feeds: Pima County Office of Emergency Management Twitter and Pima County Sheriff's Twitter. Emergency Response Plan: Develop your own emergency response plan (PDF) to protect yourself and loved ones before a disaster strikes. Sign Up for MyAlerts: In order to receive Flood Alerts through MyAlerts requires signing up and providing a location within the inundation area of the watercourse you want alerts for. It can be a home address, work address, school address, etc. Go to the MyAlerts login page now to create an account and start receiving important safety alerts. MyAlerts Information for Covered Watercourses: Agua Caliente Wash, Canada del Oro Wash, Franco Wash, Pima Wash, Sabino Creek, Santa Cruz River (upper), Tanque Verde Creek (lower), Tanque Verde Creek (middle), Tanque Verde Creek (upper), Ventana Canyon Wash MyAlerts Glossary: ALERT - Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time. This refers to the network of rainfall, weather, and streamflow gages that are installed throughout Pima County and surrounding areas by the Flood Control District to monitor and evaluate storm and flood events. They form the basis of the alerts provided through MyAlerts. Base flood - the base flood is what is often called the 100-year flood. It is a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. Floods of greater magnitude do occur, and floods of lesser magnitude can still cause major flooding and damage. CFS - cubic feet per second. This is a standard unit of measure for flow rates of floods. A cubic foot of water is 7.5 gallons, which weighs 62.5 pounds. 100 cfs is equal to a heavy-duty crew cab pickup truck passing by every second. 3,500 cfs is equal to a freight train locomotive passing by every second. 15,000 cfs is equal to a fully loaded 747-passenger jet passing by every second. Inundation area - this is the area expected to be flooded by flows of a particular magnitude (cfs) based on computer modeling. Many factors affect the actual inundation area during actual flood events. The actual extents of a flood may vary from those shown on the map. Disclaimer: Weather is unpredictable, so floods are too. The alerts provided err on the side of caution. It is possible that you may receive a warning and the events described do not occur. This is, in part, because floods in Pima County can develop so quickly that we have to anticipate possible events early in order to give the public reasonable time to react to the potential threat. In addition, there are many unpredictable factors that affect the extent of flooding. Flood damage may be lower or higher than what we expect. The District strives to provide the best possible information based upon the best available data and is not liable for errors. No message can guarantee your safety. We will occasionally be wrong, but that does not mean that the safety messages should be ignored. It is your responsibility to use sound judgment in and around flood waters. Due to the fast-changing pace of flood conditions, the flood discharge at which flood alerts are sent may vary from those indicated in the individual watercourse pages based on real-time evaluation by District staff. In addition, flood alerts may be sent to a larger inundation area than the current discharge predicts in order to provide additional warning time to residents.
Communicable Disease & Vaccination Resources
Communicable Disease & Vaccination Resources Preventing communicable diseases in schools allows students and staff to learn and work in safe, healthy environment. See resources for staff, parents, and students concerning infectious disease and immunizations in K through 12 schools. View the COVID-19 and Respiratory Disease Prevention Guidance (PDF) for the 2025-2026 school year. Updated November 21, 2025 Disease Reporting How to Report a Disease Diseases that require reporting within 24 hours should be called in to the PCHD Epidemiology Division at 520-724-7797 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Diseases that have a longer reporting period can be reported 3 different ways: Online through Arizona's Medical Electronic Disease Surveillance Intelligence System (MEDSIS), Securely send the Communicable Disease Reporting Form or the Outbreak Report Form to [email protected] or fax to (520) 838-7538, Calling the PCHD EPI line: (520) 724-7797 School Reportable Diseases The page includes comprehensive charts detailing reporting periods, exclusion criteria, and recommendations for contacts for the following diseases: - Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting: 24-hour outbreak reporting period; exclude if fever, vomiting more than twice in 24 hours, diarrhea causing accidents or bloody, or causes 2+ bowel movements more than normal; return when fever-free 24+ hours without medication, vomiting resolved, or diarrhea resolved - Emerging or exotic disease: 24-hour reporting; call PCHD EPI team for evaluation - Haemophilus influenzae, invasive disease: 24-hour reporting; exclude all children with diagnosis - Hepatitis A: 24-hour reporting; exclude from food handling and childcare/school for first 14 days of illness or 7 days after jaundice onset - Measles: 24-hour reporting; exclude from onset through 4th calendar day after rash onset; immune-compromised excluded until full resolution; call PCHD EPI team for contact evaluation - Meningococcal invasive disease: 24-hour reporting; exclude until symptom-free and completed antibiotic treatment; contacts may require prophylaxis - Mumps: 24-hour reporting; exclude until 5 days after onset of parotid gland or facial swelling - Pertussis (whooping cough): 24-hour reporting; exclude until 21 days after cough onset or 5 days after appropriate antibiotic treatment initiation - Rubella (German measles): 24-hour reporting; exclude from illness onset through 7th day after rash onset - Streptococcal group A infection: 24-hour outbreak reporting; exclude until 24+ hours of appropriate antibiotic treatment and fever-free - Varicella (chickenpox): 5 working day reporting period; exclude until all lesions dried and crusted Additional Non-Reportable Diseases Fever: Not reportable to PCHD; exclude if fever present; return if fever-free 24+ hours without medication or fever with new rash cleared by provider Shingles: Not reportable to PCHD; exclude if blisters cannot be covered; return if lesions dry or can be covered Health Alerts News and alerts on disease outbreaks and other health updates including Monkeypox case counts and flu activity in Pima County Infectious Diseases Resources provided for: Bed Bugs, COVID-19, Flu, Gastroenteritis, Head Lice, Measles, Mpox, Rabies, and Sexually Transmitted Infections Vaccinations Resources on recommended vaccine schedules, obtaining immunization records, and additional vaccine resources for schools, parents, and students. Resources include: - Recommended Infant and Child Vaccines (English and Spanish) - Recommended Preteen and Teen Vaccines (English and Spanish) - MyIR Mobile for accessing youth and childhood vaccination records - Arizona immunization handbook - Arizona school immunization requirement chart - School immunization quick-look toolkit - Vaccine Clinics information with hours
Monsoon News
Monsoon storms and the resulting flooding can be a serious danger to those living and driving around Pima County. It is important to be aware and be prepared. The Pima County Flood Control District has compiled this list of monsoon news/media stories and specials from Pima County and beyond about what we expect and how to prepare. Media Monsoon Coverage: - Flood insurance in the desert? You may need it (ABC 9 KGUN) - What you need to know about the Monsoon 2023 - 25 minute video (AZFamily - Channel 3 & 5 - June 9, 2023, and June 15, 2023) - Preparing 4 Monsoon 2023 Special - 27 minute video (News 4 Tucson KVOA - Originally aired June 8, 2023, updated June 9, 2023) - Arizona Monsoon 2023: What to Expect this Summer - 21 minute video (Fox 10 News - 6/9/2023) - Monsoon safety guide: What to know as the dangerous season hits Arizona (FOX 10 News - Published June 11, 2023) - Monsoon 2023 - Compiled Stories (Channel 13 KOLD) - Changing Patterns Monsoon 2023 - 45 minute video (ABC 9 KGUN - Monsoon coverage) - What will monsoon season look like this year? Here are the 2023 predictions (This is Tucson - Arizona Daily Star) - When is monsoon season? What can New Mexico expect this year? - 19 Minute video (KRQE Albuquerque - May 29, 2023)
Monsoon News
Monsoon storms and the resulting flooding can be a serious danger to those living and driving around Pima County. It is important to be aware and be prepared. The Pima County Flood Control District has compiled this list of monsoon news/media stories and specials from Pima County and beyond about what we expect and how to prepare. Media Monsoon Coverage: - Flood insurance in the desert? You may need it - ABC 9 KGUN - What you need to know about the Monsoon 2023 - 25 minute video - AZFamily (Channel 3 & 5) - June 9, 2023, and June 15, 2023 - Preparing 4 Monsoon 2023 Special - 27 minute video - News 4 Tucson KVOA - Originally aired June 8, 2023, updated June 9, 2023 - Arizona Monsoon 2023: What to Expect this Summer - 21 minute video - Fox 10 News - 6/9/2023 - Monsoon safety guide: What to know as the dangerous season hits Arizona - FOX 10 News - Published June 11, 2023 - Monsoon 2023 - Compiled Stories - Channel 13 KOLD - Changing Patterns Monsoon 2023 - 45 minute video - ABC 9 KGUN - Monsoon coverage - What will monsoon season look like this year? Here are the 2023 predictions - This is Tucson (Arizona Daily Star) - When is monsoon season? What can New Mexico expect this year? - 19 Minute video - KRQE (Albuquerque) - May 29, 2023
School Community Health & Safety
School Community Health & Safety The Pima County Health Department serves to support local schools to provide resources, education, and support for educators, students, and caregivers. Here you can explore the many programs and supports available to our school communities. Communicable Disease & Vaccinations Find information and resources on infectious disease reporting and management and vaccinations. View the COVID-19 and Respiratory Disease Prevention Guidance (PDF) for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit our measles page for more information and resources. Heat Safety Beat the Heat: Youth Outdoor Activities Oral Health & Nutrition Oral Health Sexual & Reproductive Health Sexual and reproductive health resources for teens School Mental Health Community Mental Health and Addiction Crisis Reference Guide (PDF) Strengthening Families (PDF) You Are Not Alone Youth Mental Health First Aid (PDF) CDC: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools Substance Use Narcan/Naloxone Overdose Prevention Tobacco Cessation and Prevention School Professional Resource Library Pima County Schools Superintendent Youth Mental Health Workshops for students, parents, and school staff School Nursing and Health Services Youth Services Youth Health Hub Funding Opportunities Notice of Request for Proposals — RFP-PCHD-2026-001 Youth and School Communities Program Evaluator Other Resources Resources for new parents and young families — includes information about home visiting, WIC, firearm safety (gun locks), car seat safety, safe sleep Obtaining Arizona Birth Certificates 2026 Youth Guide to Summer Programs in Pima County
Public Outreach
Public Outreach District staff strives to develop and utilize the most current, accurate flood hazard information possible to promote the public welfare of all residents of Pima County. One of the most difficult parts of that process is conveying the significant risk of flood hazards in a desert environment. Let's face it, most people don't equate deserts and flooding. The District is always trying to improve how we make sure that the public has the information and tools available to know what hazards affect them. The District encourages you to review the outreach information on this page and become better informed about flood hazards in Pima County. Major Flood Response and Investigation Training The Pima County Regional Flood Control District is providing flood response and investigation training, focusing on major flood events. Staff from other jurisdictions and agencies are invited to attend this training. While some of the training will be specific to how the District conducts investigations, most of the material covered is valuable to anyone conducting flood investigations. If you are a member of a participating jurisdiction or agency, please view the training announcement and follow the instructions to RSVP. District Brown Bag Series The District hosts a monthly brown bag series on a variety of topics, and features experts in the topic field. Certified Floodplain Managers are eligible to receive 1 continuing education credit per presentation. Program for Public Information (PPI) The District (District) participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS allows communities to develop a Program for Public Information (PPI) to better organize and expand the District's outreach activities as it relates to floodplain management, public safety and flood mitigation. The 2020 PPI Document (PDF) and its 2020 Appendix E (XLSX) were approved by the Board of Supervisor's on April 7, 2020. Outcomes of the PPI have resulted in the District working with stakeholders to identify messaging gaps related to seasonal flooding, Low Impact Development, sheet flooding and erosion hazards, and all-weather access. In addition to the benefit of better messaging, the PPI assists the District in maintaining its CRS Class 2 rating. This rating currently results in a 40% flood insurance discount for policy holders in Pima County.
Health
Health Pima County Health Clinics provide measles vaccines The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is available at all Pima County Public Health Department clinics. Find clinic hours and all PCHD clinic locations on the Health Department's webpage. For more information about measles and where to get vaccinated, visit pima.gov/measles or contact PCHD Epidemiology at 520-724-7797. The Pima County Health Department is dedicated to help the residents of Pima County achieve and maintain an optimal level of wellness. The Health Department and its partners are committed to embracing and promoting diversity throughout our programs. We encourage an active network of public health and safety professionals and community-based organizations. We are the community voice of public health based on our knowledge, experience, skills and accessibility. Pima County COVID-19 Information and Resources Find news and information on how to stay safe and continue to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 data, find locations for testing and vaccination, learn about treatment options and stay current on the latest guidance about what to do if you're sick with COVID-19. If you've lost your COVID-19 vaccine card, contact the Arizona Department of Health Services (Immunization Record Request Form (PDF)). The Pima County Health Department is committed to reducing barriers to access health resources and basic needs. Pima County Health Department Services will connect you and your family to a wide range of services. Vision A Healthy Pima County - Everyone. Everywhere. Everyday. Mission The mission of the Pima County Health Department is to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our community through leadership, collaboration, and education. Operational Tenets Client-focused: We use our abilities and resources to address our clients' needs. We treat the diverse populations we serve with compassion and respect. Community-centered: We identify emerging health issues and priorities in response to stakeholder feedback. We reflect community values by providing strong leadership and developing collaborative partnerships. Evidence-based: Scientific knowledge is the foundation of our policies and programs. Our decision-making is based on credible data grounded in the best available practices. Integrated: We recognize the complexity of our clients' lives and honor our responsibility to address their needs in a holistic fashion. Our programs, services, and community resources are seamlessly connected and accessible.
Multi-Media & PSAs
Multi-Media & PSAs Multi-Media: Video & Audio Files The following links are to video and audio files, and require a media player to access. Informational Videos The Loop: Yesterday and Today - An informative YouTube video about how a key recreational feature in Pima County was born of the disaster of the 1983 flood. Silvercroft Wash Flood KGUN9 Morning Blend - July 15, 2019 Read the article and watch the video. KGUN9 Morning Blend - August 19, 2019 Read the article and watch the video. Repetitive Loss Areas - KOLD NEWS County Sends Letter to Homeowners with Multiple Flood Claims Hearts of Heroes Countdown to Rescue, Golder Ranch Swift Water Rescue Waters Will Rise, a Story of Flash Flooding in Tanque Verde Creek Supervisor Sharon Bronson Public Service Announcements Flood Insurance (15 seconds) Flood Insurance (30 seconds) Supervisor Adelita Grijalva Public Service Announcements Flood Insurance (Spanish, 15 seconds) Flood Insurance (Spanish, 30 seconds) Sheriff Chris Nanos Public Services Announcements Turn Around, Don't Drown (15 seconds) Turn Around, Don't Drown (30 seconds) Ex-Supervisor Ramon Valadez Public Service Announcements Flood Insurance (15 seconds) Flood Insurance (30 seconds) Flood Insurance (Spanish, 15 seconds) Flood Insurance (Spanish, 30 seconds) Floods Follow Fires - Obtain Flood Insurance (15 seconds) Floods Follow Fires - Obtain Flood Insurance (30 seconds) Road Safety (15 seconds) Road Safety (30 seconds) Road Safety (Spanish, 15 seconds) Road Safety (Spanish, 30 seconds) Other Public Service Announcements PSA 1 Don't Play in Flood Waters PSA 2 Don't Drive Through Flooded Streets PSA 3 Educate Yourself About Flood Hazards PSA 4 Flood Safety PSA 5 Homeowner Safety PSA 6 Road Safety
Lectura del Verano en Tucson 2026: Programa de Lectura para Adultos
Read this blog in English. Si alguna vez participó en un querido programa de lectura de verano basado en pizza en su infancia, entonces ya sabe la emociónde registrar sus libros, ganar un premio y disfrutar de pizza gratis. Ese es el tipo de motivación que hacía que la lectura se sintiera como una aventura y una celebración.Pensamos que los adultos se merecen esa misma alegría. ¡Este verano, nos unimos con Tucson Spotlight y Tucson Tome Gnome para traerte nuestro programa de Lectura de verano 2026 en Tucson para adultos! Ya sea que este redescubriendo su amor por la lectura o ya tenga un montón de libros en su lista para leer, ¡este programa es para usted! ¡Hay dos maneras de registrar lo que va a leer este verano y múltiples formas de ganar y de celebrar! Comenzando el lunes 1 de junio del 2026 Pase a su biblioteca local para recoger un registro de lectura y una tarjeta de bingo. ¡Puede llenar ambos al mismo tiempo! Encuentre excelentes listas de libros para llenar cada casilla del bingo. Lea más, más y más—Registre cualquier libro que lea en su registro de libros Manténgase atento a los eventos que se celebraran en la ciudad @tucsontomegnome & @tucson.spotlight Comenzando el jueves13 de agosto del 2026 ¡Canjee su registro de libros por premios! Puede hacer esto en alguna celebración de lectura de verano, o en la recepción de su biblioteca local! (Premios hasta agotar existencias). Lea 5 libros, gánese una calcomanía de edición limitada Lea 10 libros, gánese una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcador de libro Lea 15 libros, gánese una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcador de libro + un botón Lea 20 libros, gánese una calcomanía de edición limitada + un marcador de libro + un botón + un libro Esté atento a los diversos eventos que se celebrarán este verano en las bibliotecas locales y en los centros comunitarios. ¡Pregunten a su bibliotecario local sobre las fiestas de lectura de verano que tomarán lugar a mediados de agosto!
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Communications Office
Communications Office | Pima County, AZ Public Information Office The Pima County Communications Office proactively advances the County's public service mission and strategic objectives by enhancing the County's visibility and reputation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is to inform and engage the public and County employees about Pima County's policies, programs, services, initiatives, and events. We collaborate with County departments to foster civic engagement and build meaningful connections with the community and the County workforce. Through accessible, engaging, and inclusive communications, we reflect the County's commitment to accountable, respectful, and ethical governance. In addition, we are stewards of the County's brand, ensuring a consistent and recognizable visual identity that reinforces trust and clarity and makes it easier for constituents and stakeholders to recognize our organization. This cohesive branding supports effective messaging, enabling the public and County employees to understand and connect with the County's mission, goals, and values. How We Communicate: Digital Stories on Pima.Gov – The Communications Office highlights the people, programs, services, and amenities of your County government through web stories, newsletters, and news alerts published on pima.gov. Media Relations – We help journalists connect with the county sources they need for their stories; and we provide media outlets news releases about county governance, programs, services, initiatives and people. Call 520-724-9999, or email the Communications Office for assistance. If you are calling about investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, or other matters related to the Sheriff's Department, email the PCSD Public Information Office, or call 520-351-4600. Marketing and Advertising – The Communications Office assists County departments and agencies with the development of marketing and advertising materials, media buying, marketing campaign development and management, and the creation of promotional materials. Newsletters – The Office produces numerous newsletters for County departments, including the County's flagship newsletter, PCFYI, which is delivered via email twice a month. You can sign up for different newsletters by topic, for instance, just news about County Public Works or the Health Department. Signing up is quick and easy. Social Media – Social media is the most ubiquitous way the County communicates with the public. The primary channels are Facebook, Threads and Instagram. Visual Arts – The Office has a talented team of visual artists in graphic design, photography, and videography to help communicate information in a compelling way that also can be consumed by people of all literacy levels or English language abilities. Printed Materials – Office graphic designers create myriad printed products for departments, from stickers and buttons, to fliers, posters, and banners. We also design reports of all types and lengths to improve readability. Photography and Videography – Pictures tell a thousand words, as they say, and videography helps communicate information in ways easy to understand. Printing and Publishing – Our full-service Print Shop produces most of the graphic design work for the County, in addition to printing paper products for the ministerial needs of the County - forms, stationary, etc. Internal Communications – We produce the county's internal e-newsletter to help keep County employees informed about the latest developments in County Administration, as well as programs and services available to employees. Information Service – Communications serves as the county's telephone operator. Call 520-724-9999 for assistance connecting with any County department. The Communications Office will help facilitate requests for assistance from the public via the 311 system.
Communications Office
Communications Office | Pima County, AZ Public Information Office The Pima County Communications Office proactively advances the County's public service mission and strategic objectives by enhancing the County's visibility and reputation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Our mission is to inform and engage the public and County employees about Pima County's policies, programs, services, initiatives, and events. We collaborate with County departments to foster civic engagement and build meaningful connections with the community and the County workforce. Through accessible, engaging, and inclusive communications, we reflect the County's commitment to accountable, respectful, and ethical governance. In addition, we are stewards of the County's brand, ensuring a consistent and recognizable visual identity that reinforces trust and clarity and makes it easier for constituents and stakeholders to recognize our organization. This cohesive branding supports effective messaging, enabling the public and County employees to understand and connect with the County's mission, goals, and values. How We Communicate: Digital Stories on Pima.Gov – The Communications Office highlights the people, programs, services, and amenities of your County government through web stories, newsletters, and news alerts published on pima.gov. Media Relations – We help journalists connect with the county sources they need for their stories; and we provide media outlets news releases about county governance, programs, services, initiatives and people. Call 520-724-9999, or email the Communications Office for assistance. If you are calling about investigations by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, or other matters related to the Sheriff's Department, email the PCSD Public Information Office, or call 520-351-4600. Marketing and Advertising – The Communications Office assists County departments and agencies with the development of marketing and advertising materials, media buying, marketing campaign development and management, and the creation of promotional materials. Newsletters – The Office produces numerous newsletters for County departments, including the County's flagship newsletter, PCFYI, which is delivered via email twice a month. You can sign up for different newsletters by topic, for instance, just news about County Public Works or the Health Department. Signing up is quick and easy. Social Media – Social media is the most ubiquitous way the County communicates with the public. The primary channels are Facebook, Threads and Instagram. Visual Arts – The Office has a talented team of visual artists in graphic design, photography, and videography to help communicate information in a compelling way that also can be consumed by people of all literacy levels or English language abilities. Printed Materials – Office graphic designers create myriad printed products for departments, from stickers and buttons, to fliers, posters, and banners. We also design reports of all types and lengths to improve readability. Photography and Videography – Pictures tell a thousand words, as they say, and videography helps communicate information in ways easy to understand. Printing and Publishing – Our full-service Print Shop produces most of the graphic design work for the County, in addition to printing paper products for the ministerial needs of the County - forms, stationary, etc. Internal Communications – We produce the county's internal e-newsletter to help keep County employees informed about the latest developments in County Administration, as well as programs and services available to employees. Information Service – Communications serves as the county's telephone operator. Call 520-724-9999 for assistance connecting with any County department. The Communications Office will help facilitate requests for assistance from the public via the 311 system.
Pima County Flood Control seeks public input on Brawley Wash plan
"Pima County Flood Control will hold a virtual public meeting Tuesday, June 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., about its plan for reducing erosion and flood risks at Brawley Wash. The public is invited to attend and provide input on the proposed project."
Slideshow presentation to Flood Control District Advisory Committee
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Pima County Flood Control seeks public input on Brawley Wash plan
"Pima County Flood Control will hold a virtual public meeting Tuesday, June 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., about its plan for reducing erosion and flood risks at Brawley Wash. The public is invited to attend and provide input on the proposed project."
Celebrating 20 years of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
"Every morning, Jon Fenton takes his dog for a walk at the park that bears his daughter's name. "I think I've missed a handful of days in 20 years," he reflects on two decades of visiting Brandi Fenton Memorial Park."
County offers ways to enjoy the outdoors even during the summer heat
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