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City of Sedona Mayor Signs Local Proclamation of Emergency SEDONA, Ariz. – On Nov. 2, 2026, the Mayor of the City of Sedona signed a local Proclamation of Emergency in response to ongoing impacts from the Nov. 1 flooding continuing to impact the Sedona community. The proclamation allows the city to continue coordinating resources and response efforts while seeking additional assistance through the emergency declaration process. City officials are actively coordinating with neighboring Verde Valley municipalities, county partners, emergency management agencies, and state officials to assess damages, address public safety needs, and identify available resources for affected residents and businesses. The City of Sedona is also in communication with the Governor’s Office regarding next steps in the disaster and emergency declaration process. State and regional partners are working together to evaluate impacts and determine what additional support may be available to the community. “The safety and well-being of our residents remains our highest priority,” said Mayor Holli Ploog. “We appreciate the continued cooperation and support of our regional, county, and state partners as we work through this emergency.” “Our Police Department, along with other city services staff have been out working to help our community address the aftermath of this flooding,” said Interim City Manager Kevin Phelps. “They’ve been out doing damage assessment and ensuring safe emergency access to neighborhoods that are most impacted.” The city developed a webpage www.sedonaaz.gov/floodrecovery to post recovery information. The city will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Palatki is currently closed. Montezuma Castle is closed. Red Rock State Park is closed. 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village remains closed.

CITY LAUNCHES FLOOD RECOVERY WEBPAGE If you need information about flood recovery, please check out our webpage. We’ll add new information and resources as they’re available. We appreciate your support and patience as we work to help our community recover and continue working in areas still significantly impacted. www.sedonaaz.gov/floodrecovery

APS crews are preparing to restore power to customers still affected by severe storms and flooding in the Sedona, Cottonwood and Cornville communities. Floodwaters submerged APS electrical equipment and washed away some customers’ equipment. As of this afternoon, around 90 customers in those areas remain without power.

11/3 Game and Fish says several fish hatcheries were damaged in the flooding, the worst of which is the Tonto Creek Hatchery, northeast of Payson.