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County and federal officials say they’ve prepared regions of Coconino County that were hammered by flooding last year. And they’re relying on millions of dollars from the U.S. government to help.Against a backdrop of homes being repaired, a massive channel being scraped out of rock and soil and silty sediment from last year’s flood as far as the eye can see, Coconino County

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors this week unanimously approved a proclamation designating April 2023 as Earth Month.

Climate change and extreme drought are causing fires to burn bigger, hotter and spread faster than ever before, producing new dangers and upending life for thousands. And now the burn scars left behind are causing flooding in neighborhoods that previously weren’t flood prone. All this is taking a huge toll on some Flagstaff residents who live under the constant strain of threats brought on by monsoon storms, and whose neighborhoods, in some cases, are nearly unlivable.

The Coconino County Recorder’s Office reported voter turnout at about 24% with just a little more than 22,000 ballots cast in the primary election.

A new emergency siren will alert residents of east Flagstaff of imminent flash floods from the Museum Fire scar. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, the system was tested for the first time today.

As of Sunday morning there was minimal activity in the fire as crews continued to monitor and make sure lines hold.

The blaze that began on April 17 has charred more than 19,000 acres and is 89% contained.

Fire crews were expected to remain working on the fire for several days to patrol for smoke and mop-up hot spots as needed, officials said.

Many areas near the Tunnel Fire, burning 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff, remain under "set" evacuation status as of Wednesday morning.

In a town hall hosted Wednesday, officials said the five national forests in Arizona are evaluating what restrictions to impose.