
Properly stacked sandbags can make a big difference in helping divert water away from homes and businesses during heavy rain. Here are a few simple tips to get the most out of your efforts:
1. Lay Plastic Sheeting (if available): Place plastic between your structure and the first row of bags to help seal out water.
2. Build a Solid Base: Lay the first row of sandbags end-to-end, overlapping like bricks to prevent gaps.
3. Stack in a Pyramid Shape: Each new layer should be staggered - offset the seams and stack no more than three bags high.
4. Tuck and Compact: Tuck each bag’s flap under before setting it down, then gently step or press on each bag to form a tight seal.
5. Direct, Don’t Block Water: Sandbags work best to divert water flow around your structure, not to hold it back completely. Avoid placing walls that could trap or redirect water into another property or roadway.
Once flood risk passes, please dispose of used sandbags safely, especially those that may have come into contact with floodwater.


The City of Globe, in partnership with Gila County and local volunteers, has sandbags available to help residents prepare for additional rain and potential runoff.
📍 Locations:
- City of Globe Public Works Yard – 150 S. Hagen Rd (pre-filled bags and dirt pile available for self-fill)
- TeePee area in Downtown Globe (next to the Globe Public Library at 339 S. Broad St. )
- Globe High School (available through Globe Unified School District, thank you!)
- Dixon Rocks & Materials - 1990 E Ash St.
- Gila County Public Works Yard – Rose Mofford Dr.
Volunteers and staff are actively filling sandbags throughout the day. Please be patient, the need is great, and sandbags are being picked up as quickly as they are placed out.
Residents are encouraged to collect sandbags before flooding begins, as conditions can change quickly once rain starts. Please take only what you need so supplies can reach everyone.
#GlobeStrong #PeopleProcessProgress #Preparedness #CommunityTogether


Notice to Commercial Property Owners
The City of Globe has arranged for a third-party engineering team to conduct safety assessments of commercial buildings impacted by the recent flood event. These inspections are required to evaluate the effect of the flood on each property and the interaction between neighboring buildings to determine whether buildings are safe for public use.
When: Wednesday and Thursday of this week (10/8/2025 and 10/9/2025)
Where: Commercial buildings impacted by the flood
What to Expect:
• Engineers will begin site visits early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening. Evaluations are focused on evaluating the effects of the flood on the structures.
• Property owners or representatives must have someone on site to provide access and information.
• Rapid assessments have been underway or completed. A posted placard will then be posted on the structure:
o Green = Safe for public use
o Yellow = Restricted use
o Red = Unsafe / No entry permitted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to have an assessment?
A: Yes. All commercial properties in the flood path must have a Rapid Assessment to determine their safety for occupancy and public use.
Q: What if my building is posted with a Yellow or Red placard?
A: If you receive a Yellow (restricted use) or Red (unsafe) placard, a structural assessment is required and you may also seek at your own cost a secondary engineers assessment from an AZ licensed structural engineer.
Q: Will the assessment cost me anything?
A: No. The City of Globe has arranged for these third-party Engineering assessments at no cost to commercial property owners.
Q: Why is this necessary?
A: The recent flood event may have caused structural damage that is not immediately visible. These assessments ensure public health/safety, protect neighboring structures, protect business owners from liability, and help guide restoration efforts.
Q: What should I do if I believe my property was missed?
A: If you are in the flood path but were not contacted, please reach out to the City of Globe Building Department 1(928) 425-7146 x219, immediately to ensure your property is scheduled for assessment.
Q: Who will see the results of my assessment?
A: The results will be shared with the City of Globe Building Department, the property owner, or identified representative, once reports have been completed. Placards will be posted on buildings to clearly indicate safety status for the public.

Due to the ongoing flood recovery efforts, we have made the decision to postpone the State of The City Address at this time that was scheduled for this Thursday, October 9th. Our priority remains focused on supporting our residents and businesses as we continue working through this recovery process. A new date will be announced once the situation has stabilized, and more immediate needs have been addressed.
To all our community residents, please be aware of the potential for significant rainfall later this week as the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla approach. Rain chances are expected to begin increasing Thursday, with the heaviest rainfall likely Friday through the weekend.
You can stay informed by:
• Monitoring weather updates at https://tinyurl.com/mp9nj8d
• Signing up for alerts through Gila County Emergency Services to receive timely warning directly to your phone. https://gilacountyaz.genasys.com/portal/en
• Downloading the City of Globe app and signing up for notifications. Search “City of Globe” on both iphone and android phones.
For residents in need of sandbags, they will be available at the following locations:
• City Public Works Yard - 150 S. Hagen Rd.
• Downtown by the Teepee near the Globe Public Library - 339 S. Broad St.
• Gila County is also providing sandbags at their public works location at 745 Rose Mofford Way and Dixon Rocks & Materials at 1990 E Ash St. also has sandbags available.
Let us continue our prayers for our community that Mother Nature spares us from a repeat of the devastating rain we experienced last week.
To support the ongoing recovery process for our local businesses and residents, initial property evaluations are currently underway.
As part of this process, official notices will be posted on homes and businesses to indicate the safety status of each structure.
• A green indicates safe to enter and proceed with work.
• A yellow tag indicates some safety concerns are present-proceed with caution.
• A red tag indicates do not enter due to structural hazards.
These initial assessments are a critical step in ensuring the safety of all residents, workers, and visitors as recovery efforts continue. In addition, the City of Globe will be bringing in an outside technical assessment team, structural engineer, and a Fire Marshal for further assessment and evaluation of commercial buildings.
Business owners also have the option to hire their own independent engineers if they wish to obtain a second opinion or additional guidance. Our goal is to ensure that any buildings that are structurally safe can move forward with recovery efforts as quickly and safely as possible.
A decision has been made to keep the north end of Broad Street closed through this Sunday, October 12 to allow for ongoing business cleanup efforts and to maintain the security of private property.
Please note that some businesses within the restricted area are now open, with parking available outside of the closure. We encourage residents and visitors to support them as we continue recovery efforts. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together to restore our community.
We continue to strongly encourage cash donations to the United Fund of Globe-Miami. This grant relief program has been created in partnership with Salvation Army; for coordination of the residential relief efforts, and with Local First Arizona, who will be coordinating the Business Flood Relief grant for affected local businesses. The Salvation Army is now actively taking applications for the Residential Flood Relief Grant.
All funding donated will go directly to local businesses and residents in Globe-Miami, through United Fund of Globe-Miami so it follows the proper channel for distribution.
You can contribute in several ways:
Zelle or PayPal: Send donations to the United Fund of Globe-Miami
In Person – Donate directly at First Interstate Bank
161 West Oak Street – Globe, Arizona
By Mail – Send to:
United Fund of Globe-Miami
P.O. Box 2160
Globe, Arizona 85502
Your support, big or small, makes a difference. Let’s continue to lift each other up and help our community recover and rebuild stronger than ever. Updates will be posted when this program goes live.
We also encourage supporting those businesses that have set up their own personal GoFundMe accounts that have been created to help them reopen their doors again.
May God continue to bless and protect our community.

We know how important sandbags are for protecting homes and businesses, and City crews have been working hard to keep supply available.
At this time, all sandbags at the Public Works Yard and the Teepee location have been picked up, and we are temporarily out. 🚫
🚚 More sandbags are already inbound and will be made available soon. This post will be updated as soon as they arrive. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to support the community’s flood preparedness.
#GlobeStrong #CommunityUpdate #FloodSafety

The City of Globe has arranged for a third-party engineering group to conduct assessments of commercial buildings damaged by the recent flood.
• When: Wednesday and Thursday of this week
• Where: Commercial buildings within the flood path
• What to Expect: Engineers will begin site visits early Wednesday morning and continue through Thursday evening.
We ask that property owners or representatives please have someone on site during this time to assist with access and information.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to ensure safety and recovery.

This decision was made out of caution following the recent flooding and with additional rain in the forecast. The safety of our residents remains our highest priority, and we ask everyone to stay out of low-lying areas at this time to remain safe.
A new date for the State of the City Address will be announced when available.
#GlobeStrong #CommunityUpdate #PeopleProcessProgress

🚨 Public Safety Reminder:
Due to ongoing environmental assessments following recent flooding, the public is asked to stay out of Pinal Creek until all testing and cleanup are complete and the area is confirmed safe.
Entering the creek at this time poses risks to both personal safety and health.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we work together to ensure the health and safety of all residents.
#GlobeStrong #SafetyFirst #GilaCounty

If your vehicle was impacted by flooding, please use extreme caution before starting or running it. Check carefully for any flood debris lodged under the vehicle or near the engine and transmission.
The Globe Fire Department has already responded to two separate vehicle fires caused by flood debris igniting from heat under vehicles.
Please inspect first to protect yourself and others.
#GlobeStrong #SafetyFirst #CommunityUpdate

Gila County Emergency Management, the City of Globe, and partner agencies are actively monitoring upcoming weather systems expected to affect the Globe-Miami area over the coming days.
Residents are encouraged to:
- Stay informed through NOAA Weather Radio and official county alerts
- Avoid low-lying and flood-prone areas during heavy rain
- Prepare emergency kits and review family communication plans
- Pick up sandbags if needed, we have doubled availability at two locations:
- Public Works Yard (1250 S. Hagen Rd.)
- The TeePee in Downtown Globe
Updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
#GlobeAZ #GilaCounty #Preparedness #GlobeStrong #WeatherWatch







As we continue to recover from the recent flood in our city, we want to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the victims lost and their families. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this devastating event.
To our businesses and residents who lost so much during this flood, we feel your pain, and we stand with you. Together, we will recover and rebuild stronger than ever.
To all the volunteers who have come to our city to help with the flood cleanup, your overwhelming response has been truly heartening. We are deeply grateful for your support. We could not have come this far without your selfless efforts. Thank you for standing with us during this time.
To all our local first responders who answered the initial call, and to all the other agencies that have come to assist us with the search and rescue and cleanup, we thank you for your unwavering support.
To our Public Works and administrative staff who have worked countless hours from that night and throughout the weekend, thank you. Your dedication has been vital in driving our recovery efforts forward, not only for our businesses and residents, but also in securing and expediting much needed funding for our city following the declaration of a state of emergency. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

Join us in person at High Desert Middle School Auditorium OR virtually on the City of Globe's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/cha.../UCCVNaDPg9aRPrbZP11IyKkA/live


As we continue to recover from the recent flood in our city, we want to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the victims lost and their families. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this devastating event.
To our businesses and residents who lost so much during this flood, we feel your pain, and we stand with you. Together, we will recover and rebuild stronger than ever.
To all the volunteers who have come to our city to help with the flood cleanup, your overwhelming response has been truly heartening. We are deeply grateful for your support. We could not have come this far without your selfless efforts. Thank you for standing with us during this time.
To all our local first responders who answered the initial call, and to all the other agencies that have come to assist us with the search and rescue and cleanup, we thank you for your unwavering support.
To our Public Works and administrative staff who have worked countless hours from that night and throughout the weekend, thank you. Your dedication has been vital in driving our recovery efforts forward, not only for our businesses and residents, but also in securing and expediting much needed funding for our city following the declaration of a state of emergency. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.
We will have a Special Council Meeting tonight at 5 pm. We will hear a Public Safety update of our Emergency Response and Recovery Efforts. The Public Works Department will give an update on the clean-up and infrastructure recovery. We will also be discussing Stakeholder Relief Efforts for commercial and downtown businesses.
God Bless Our Community
The Special Council Meeting can be Watched Online Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybA1_diXb5s

Special City Council Meeting – Today at 5:00 PM
The City of Globe will hold a Special City Council Meeting today at 5:00 PM.
📄 View the agenda: https://destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?id=45623&mt=ALL&vl=true&get_month=10&get_year=2025&dsp=ag&seq=1567
📺 Watch live via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybA1_diXb5s
Agenda Highlights Include:
- Updates on flood recovery efforts
- Review of emergency expenditures
- Infrastructure repairs and road reopening plans
- Public safety and resource coordination
- Community input and citizen comments
#GlobeStrong #CommunityUpdate #LiveCouncil