6/14/18 7:30 a.m. – At this time AT&T and Frontier are working to correct issues with the lines however, 911 lines at Navajo County, Apache County and Show Low Police Department are having intermittent issues.

If you have an emergency in Navajo County contact 928-536-7500.

If you have an emergency in Apache County, please go by the police department or call 928.245.0145, 333.4127 opt. 4, or 551.0525. This will be for both Springerville and Eagar.

The Navajo Nation has moved from stage I fire restrictions to stage II fire restrictions.

The following are prohibited

• Fireworks
• All trash and field-clearing burning
• All wood and charcoal fires and barbeques
• Use of firearms and incendiary devices without a permit
• Use of combustion engines, including chainsaws

The following can be exercised, but with EXTREME CAUTION

• Smoking- It is advised to do this within an enclosed vehicle or in a designated area

The following are permitted

• ONLY propane, gas, or other petroleum fueled stoves for livestock branding
• Ceremonial fires that have been permitted by NNEPA
• Public fireworks that have been approved nd permitted by the Navajo Nation Fire Department
• Persons with valid written permit to perform authorized activites
• Persons conducting activities n designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written notice
• Any State, Federal, or other local officer engaged in a rescue or firefighting force

The paper copy of the fire restrictions will be posted on the fire restrictions, closure, and maps tab in the following days.

6/9/18 8:00 a.m. – The National Weather Service has issued forecast information for today  and Sunday including more wind! Many areas of northern Arizona will be under Red Flag Warnings today and that area will increase on Sunday! Red Flag Warnings are issued with sustained winds combined with very low relative humidity combine to cause Critical Fire Weather. This means any fires that start will easily spread!

Fire restrictions remain in place throughout the entire region! These restrictions are in effect for visitors as well as residents and should not be taken lightly. Law enforcement will issue citations for violations. Make sure you know what is and is not allowed in your area as there are differences between Federal forest, State, County, Tribal and Cities/Towns restrictions. Check the “Fire Restrictions, Closures and Maps” tab on our home page to learn more!