AMERICAN RED CROSS OPENS EVACUATION CENTER IN MAYER

PHOENIX — In response to the evacuation order in Yavapai County due to the Tussock Fire spreading southwest of Crown King, the American Red Cross has opened an Evacuation Center at Mayer High School, 1700 E. Mule Deer Dr, Mayer AZ, 86333. The evacuation center is a rest site for residents to gather and assess their needs. Individuals needing immediate assistance are asked to call Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office at (928) 771-3260 or 911.

GO Order for Evacuation has been issued for: Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horse Thief Basin. Crown King is now at SET and should begin preparing in the event an evacuation order is issued.

More information on READY-SET-GO: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

Mayer American Red Cross Shelter closing

PHOENIX – The American Red Cross Evacuation Shelter at the Mayer High School in Mayer, AZ is closed effective immediately.

For those people in the community who need help recovering from the flood, please visit the Individual Assistance Service Center located at Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 S. Wicks Ave. Mayer, AZ 86333. Hours of operation will be Sunday, July 23, 2017 and Monday, July 24, 2017, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, each day.

If immediate assistance is needed, please call the Red Cross at 1-800-842-7349.

American Red Cross opens Shelter at the Mayer High School

PHOENIX – – Tonight the American Red Cross Northern Arizona Chapter has opened a Shelter at the Mayer High School to support the community after a flash flood moved through the area. The Red Cross is working in coordination with Emergency Managers in Yavapai County.

As of 10:00pm 17 people have registered at the Shelter

The Red Cross would like to remind everyone to download the Red Cross Emergency app on their personal device. The Emergency app provides real-time and preparedness information, what to do during a flash flood.

Mayer High School – 17300 E. Mule Deer Dr. Mayer, AZ 86333