City Of Globe -

Public Safety Notice - Work Activity Near 410 N. Broad St.

Work will take place starting Thursday morning in the area of the 410 Building on North Broad Street to address and mitigate immediate hazards in this area - allowing the reopening of the Southbound Lane of Broad Street. Crews will be active in the surrounding areas, including on Broad Street and will be using the Public Parking Lot off of Bailey Street as a staging area.

Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow any posted signage or direction from work crews.

Join University of Arizona Climate Extension Specialist Dr. Mike Crimmins to learn about the meteorologic conditions and rain events that led to the catastrophic flooding in Globe-Miami in 2025.
The presentation will include focus on the unique storm dynamics that produced record rainfall, as well as the broader climate context shaping extremes in the desert Southwest.

Globe/Miami Flooding Event of September 2025: Weather and Climate Overview
When: 11 a.m. – Noon, Dec. 2, 2025
Where: Join on Zoom : https://extension.arizona.edu/events/globemiami-flooding-event-september-2025-weather-and-climate-overview

Mike Crimmins is on the faculty of the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona and is an Extension Specialist in Climate Science for Arizona Cooperative Extension. He has been in this role since 2005 working with ranchers, farmers and natural resource managers across Arizona to integrate climate information in their planning and decision making and assisting them in developing strategies to adapt to a changing climate. Find more information on his program at https://cales.arizona.edu/climate/.

Please join us for a very special presentation. Dirk Van Leenen is the author of three books about World War II in the Netherlands.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The City of Globe will be Closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
We will be open as usual on Monday December 1st.

Have a warm and joyful Thanksgiving holiday!

🔥 Training for Safety. Serving with Heart. 🔥

Our Globe Fire Department continued their commitment to keeping our community safe by practicing bailout techniques; critical skills for exiting dangerous or rapidly changing environments.

This hands-on training covered both self-extrication and assisted extrication/rescue, ensuring our firefighters are ready for any scenario they may face. Their dedication to staying sharp, learning continuously, and putting in the hard work is one of the many reasons our community is in good hands.

📸 Check out some behind-the-scenes photos from their training session!

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the men and women who go the extra mile to protect us, day in and day out. ❤️🚒

Got plans for Saturday, December 6th?

Join our local heroes for "Tip-a-Hero" at Judy's Cookhouse! 5 - 8 PM
All tips and raffle proceeds go to Christmas gifts for families in need.

Make it a full night by heading over to the Besh Ba Gowah Festival of Lights after dinner!

PSA: Yuma Bridge Access

Yuma Bridge has been temporarily reopened. Additional work will be required to repair the sidewalk.
Please take it slow, follow posted signs, and use extra care when crossing the narrow bridge.

Coffee with the Mayor ☕
Join Mayor Al Gameros for casual conversation and community updates:
📅 Wednesday, November 19
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 Copper Cities Coffee
Stop by, grab a drink, and share your questions, ideas, or concerns. No RSVP needed.

PSA from Arizona Department of Transportation
Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Update for the weekend:
Work scheduled Nov. 14-15 has been postponed due to forecasted rain. This has been rescheduled for Nov. 21-22 (subject to change). ADOT will send a traffic alert in advance

Planning & Zoning Meetings are Back to Regularly Scheduled Meetings Tomorrow, November 12th at 6 PM 📍 Globe City Hall – 150 N. Pine Street 📄 Agenda: View here 👇 https://destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?id=45623&mt=ALL&vl=true&get_month=11&get_year=2025&dsp=ag&seq=1572 This Meeting's Agenda: A. Consideration to approve the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. B. Presentation & discussion of parking lot paving standards and alternatives and possible initiation of a zoning text amendment. (Presenter: Dana Burkhardt) C. Presentation & discussion of the Home Occupation Zoning Code and possible initiation of a zoning text amendment. (Presenter: Dana Burkhardt) 2. Future agenda items and scheduling of meetings. How to Participate • Attend in person and share comments during the meeting, or • Email your comments to zoning@globeaz.gov to be included in the record.

Silver King Building update.

See how swift action and careful oversight kept people safe and stabilized the site.
Read the story: https://www.globeaz.gov/article/2537051

#GlobeAZ #PublicSafety #CommunityStrong

Temporary Department Closures Today

Please note that the following City departments will be closed Today, Thursday, November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. while staff attend a special City-wide Flooding Debrief Meeting:

📚 Globe Public Library
🏛️ Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park & Museum
🤝 Active Adult Center
🚰 Globe Water Office
🏗️ Community Development
⚖️ City of Globe Municipal Courts

We appreciate your understanding as staff participate in this important internal meeting

GLOBE GARBAGE SERVICE

Waste Connections was not able to complete garbage service on Tuesday November 4th due to an issue with the truck.

If your regular pick up day is Tuesday and you did not receive service today, please make sure to have your cans out for pick up tomorrow, Wednesday November 5th and away from walls, fences, vehicles, etc. as usual.

If you experience any issues with your garbage service at any time, please call the number below for assistance.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions, please call Globe City Hall at (928) 425-7146 ext. 0.

Understanding Structure Assessment Tags

Following recent flood impacts each affected structure received a color-coded tag showing its safety status:
🟢 Green – Safe to Enter:
Minor cleanup may be needed. Businesses can reopen (once cleared by the Gila County Health Department, if applicable.)

🟡 Yellow – Restricted Use:
Limited access for owners and professionals only. Repairs or a structural engineer’s review may be required before reopening.
Building permits are required for items requiring a permit, check with the building department if you have questions. (928) 425-7146 ext. 219

🔴 Red – Unsafe / Do Not Enter:
Not safe to occupy until cleared by an engineer and City inspectors.
Some may require demolition if damage is too severe, repairs and structural engineering must be done before reopening.
Building permits are required for items requiring a permit, check with the building department if you have questions. (928) 425-7146 ext. 219

These assessments help ensure every structure reopens safely.

Disposal Guidance for Residents and Property Owners

The debris management area established by the City of Globe is intended for cleanup of public spaces and infrastructure only. These locations are not open for private debris drop-off from homes or businesses.

Debris removal from privately owned property is the responsibility of the property owner.

Residents with flood-related debris may dispose of materials at the Russell Gulch Landfill

5891 Hope Lane
(off Russell Road, south of US 60)
🕕 Monday–Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please note: hazardous materials such as batteries, electronics, automotive fluids, fluorescent lights, and pesticides cannot be accepted.

For information on proper disposal of household hazardous waste, visit azdeq.gov/household-hazardous-waste-hhw.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping cleanup efforts safe and keep organized.

Flood Relief Funding : Your Questions Answered

There’s been some confusion about which flood relief programs are available and who they apply to. Here’s a simple breakdown to help you navigate available support options.

Q: What is the Business Relief Program everyone’s talking about?
A: The Business Relief Program is for local businesses affected by the recent flood events.
It’s administered by Local First Arizona in partnership with the United Fund of Globe-Miami.
🕓 Deadline: TODAY. Friday, October 31, 2025
💻 Apply online: localfirstaz.com/business-relief-grants

Businesses can apply for initial relief grants of up to $5,000. Approved applicants may also become eligible for additional recovery funds as donations continue to come in.
This program is funded by donations collected through the United Fund’s flood relief campaign, not loans.


Q: Is this the same as the Salvation Army list or the Gila County Survey?
A: No.
There are three different things people may have filled out or heard about:
1. 🧾 Gila County Damage Assessment Survey:
This was for data collection, to help emergency management assess total damage countywide. It was not an application for financial assistance.
2. ❤️ Salvation Army Residential Relief Grants:
This program is for residents who had flood damage to their homes.
➡️ Apply in person at the Salvation Army office, 161 N. Cedar St., Globe.
3. 💼 Local First Business Relief Grants:
➡️ Apply online at localfirstaz.com/business-relief-grants. (DO THIS TODAY!)


Q: I already filled out a form, how do I know if I’m on the right list?
A:
• If you completed the County survey, your information was logged for damage assessment, not financial aid.
• If you applied for residential relief through the Salvation Army, you’re in consideration for residential assistance.
• If you applied for business relief through Local First Arizona, you’re in consideration for business relief, and applications are being reviewed now.


Q: Why is the business relief application closing so soon?
A: The Oct. 31 deadline (today) has been in place since the program launched earlier this month.
This cutoff allows the review committee to process the first round of funding quickly and get resources to businesses working to reopen.


Q: What about federal or loan assistance?
A: In addition to these local relief programs, low-interest federal disaster loans are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for both residents and businesses.

📍 SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce
1360 N. Broad St., Globe, AZ
Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

• Homeowners can borrow up to $500,000 for repairs.
• Renters can apply for up to $100,000 for personal property losses.
• Businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $2 million for disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
• Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations may also apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage.

💻 Apply online at sba.gov/disaster
📅 Deadline: December 9, 2025 (physical damage)

Q: Will these programs make people/businesses “whole” again?
A: Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that a single program can cover all losses for each situation.
Each is designed to help residents and businesses recover and rebuild as much as possible. Multiple resources, such as Local grants, SBA loans, and personal or community fundraising, may be combined to move forward.

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR AL GAMEROS (10-30-2025)

FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING: The Business Relief Program, administered through Local First Arizona in partnership with the United Fund of Globe-Miami, will close its online application period on Friday, October 31. To date, 75 applications have been submitted and are currently under review and in process.

Applicants who are successfully approved in this round will become eligible for additional funding, depending on the availability of remaining funds. It is important to note that donated funds are divided between the Business Relief and Residential Relief Programs according to each donor’s designation.
Local First is working through the next round of distributions, as a significant portion of the contributions have been pledged but not yet received. The applications are presently being reviewed by a committee, which will provide recommendations to ensure fairness, transparency, and eligibility consistency.

DEMA STATE FUNDING: The City of Globe has met the required threshold and deadline for requesting state disaster reimbursement under the 75/25 cost share program. This reimbursement process is highly complex and must be thoroughly documented in accordance with Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) guidelines. It is important to note that reimbursements are not immediate.

These funds cover disaster related costs that are above and beyond the city’s ability to recover without state assistance. The assistance is typically for public infrastructure and public works (roads, bridges, public buildings, utilities operated by government) rather than direct payments to private individuals or businesses.

The city has also met the threshold for federal reimbursement consideration under the FEMA Public Assistance program, which provides funding at a 90/10 cost share ratio for eligible projects on public infrastructure that was damaged by the flood event. In addition to reimbursement, FEMA assistance can open the door to additional federal funding opportunities, including hazard mitigation and long-term recovery programs.

RESIDENT AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE: It is important to recognize that our city has experienced a major disaster resulting in widespread devastation. Unfortunately, it is not likely that a single resource or program will make any individual or business completely whole again, and there will inevitably be some losses that must be personally absorbed.

Residents and business owners are advised to explore all available funding opportunities including community or personal fundraising efforts, to help move forward on the road to recovery. Residents and business owners should also note that the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program is available under the current disaster declaration. Considering whether to take on debt can be a difficult decision, this program may be the most practical financial option for some. It is better to apply and have the opportunity to accept or decline the loan if approved.

SBA disaster loans feature low interest rates, terms of up to 30 years, and no required payments for the first 12 months, making them one of the most accessible recovery resources available at this time.

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