Phoenix, AZ – In response to severe flooding in Havasupai, the Havasupai Tribe requested the State’s assistance. Governor Katie Hobbs deployed resources to rescue those impacted, including UH-60 Blackhawk air support for evacuation efforts, and issued the following statement:

“My heart is with all of the people impacted by the flooding in Havasupai, including Tribal members and visitors to the area. I am closely monitoring the situation and we have deployed the Arizona National Guard to get people to safety. The safety and security of Arizonans and all those who visit our state is always my top concern, and I’ll continue working closely with leaders on the ground to protect the Havasupai community."

There are no confirmed deaths at this time. State Emergency Operations Center has been activated at a Level 2. The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs is coordinating with tribal, state, county, and federal agencies to support evacuation operations from the Supai Village at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. National Guardsmen have deployed this evening, with potential for further efforts tomorrow, to evacuate individuals who remain in the village.