Arizona Silver Belt

10/06/2025

10/01/2025

🚨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐞-𝐌𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 🚨
If you’ve been impacted by the recent flooding, resources and support are available.
📍 Location: Gila County Fairgrounds, 900 E Fairgrounds Rd, Globe, AZ 85501
🕖 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 | 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

09/30/2025

Update: Found safe

Missing Person:

09/30/2025

Update from Miami Unified School District

09/28/2025

For Immediate Release
Gila County Board of Supervisors
September 27, 2025

Gila County Commends Governor Hobbs’ Emergency Declaration Amid Severe Flooding

GILA COUNTY, Ariz. — The Gila County Board of Supervisors is grateful to Governor Katie Hobbs for declaring a State of Emergency in response to the severe flooding that began on September 25. The declaration makes state resources immediately available, including emergency funds, the Arizona National Guard, and coordination through the State Emergency Operations Center.

“This swift action brings much-needed resources to our communities as we respond to a disaster that has already cost lives and damaged critical infrastructure,” the Board said in a joint statement.

❗️Current Conditions
Heavy rains overwhelmed waterways in and around Globe, Miami, Claypool, and San Carlos leading to significant flooding. At least three deaths have been confirmed, with additional people unaccounted for. Nearly 1,000 propane tanks were swept from a distribution facility, creating hazardous conditions, and portions of U.S. 60 remain closed due to debris and flood damage.

Gila County Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operations Center while County emergency crews, with support from state and regional partners, have deployed search and rescue teams, and opened shelters for displaced residents.

The Board extends its appreciation to the county’s legislative representatives, Tribal partners, local governments, and first responders for their rapid response.

Residents are urged to avoid flood-impacted areas, heed evacuation instructions, and monitor official alerts for road closures and safety updates.

09/27/2025

https://gofund.me/14bcca50a

During devastating flooding in the Globe-Miami area last night, the Arizona Silver Belt and Copper C… Tina Nixon needs your support for Heather Poarch Johnson

09/27/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we face the tragedy that the flooding has left in its wake. Among the confirmed casualties is our own Heather Johnson, mother, daughter, community member. Her life was lived with intention and will continue to be remembered by us and everyone else that she has touched. Rest In Peace, Heather.

While we recognize that rain is still on the doppler and the threat of flooding remains iminent, we would like everyone to take a moment to reflect on what this community means to you, to us, to everyone around. Joining in the efforts to clean up and help Globe and Miami find stability once more is one way to find empowerment through this catastrophe. If you would like to help, here is a list of ideas that is sure to grow over the next week. We are a strong community full of vibrant people and it is together that we can build light at the end of this devastation.
- Make cash donations to Redcross.org.
- Make soft donations to the Humane Society.
- Donate (nonexpired) food to the Homeless Coalition.
- Donate shovels, gloves, brooms, mops, fans, and squeegees to the Chamber of Commerce.
- Call 928-425-4495 to be added to the volunteer list at the Chamber of Commerce.
- Donate to independent organizers, such as the community members set up in the Fry’s parking lot accepting water, blankets, towels, diapers, hygiene items, etc., which will all be handed out to neighbors in need.
- Contact your local church to help with various programs.
- Follow Molina Ink’s social media for more info on how to donate.
- Follow Best Kept’s social media for an upcoming raffle to gain donations for various local organizations.
- Attend local meetings, such as Saturday morning's meeting at Judy’s, the emergency meeting at the chamber, or any regularly scheduled city hall meetings to learn about and help encourage water mitigation practices.
- Follow Arizona Silver Belt’s social media to donate to a Go Fund Me that will directly assist with funeral expenses for Heather Johnson.
- Donate to Miami Art Works and The Lyric Soda Fountain via GoFundMe, both devastated by multiple floods in downtown Miami.
- Follow the Globe/Miami Facebook Social Site for threads on where help is most needed at any given time.

We are dedicated to keeping you up to date as we gather more Information.

09/27/2025

🚨 Public Safety Alert – Stay Out of Downtown and Creeks 🚨

Historic Downtown Globe is currently unsafe, with compromised buildings as well as hazardous chemicals and debris, including propane tanks. For your safety, please stay out of the area until further notice.

We also ask everyone to stay out of the creek. Search and rescue operations are underway, and any traffic in the area can interfere with rescue teams and throw off the scent work of trained dogs.

⚠️ More rain is expected today. We do not need additional people in the flood zone. Extra traffic puts lives at risk and makes it harder for first responders to do their jobs.

We understand the deep desire to help right now, our community always steps up.

But the best way to help at this time is to have patience and allow trained professionals the space to do what is needed.

We will continue to share updates as soon as they are available.