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State Hands GlobeMiami Flood Recovery Back to Local Officials as Hobbs Seeks SBA Aid

Forecasters warn of more tropical moisture threatening the saturated watershed.

Overview

  • State incident management will transfer recovery to Globe and Gila County on Oct. 5, leaving operational support to assist the Globe Fire Department.
  • Crews have recovered 66 vehicles and 800 propane tanks, cleared 288 tons of debris, and removed nearly 8,000 cubic yards of dirt and sediment.
  • Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state emergency releasing $200,000 for rescue and recovery and signed a request to the SBA for low‑interest disaster loans.
  • Three people died in the Sept. 26 flooding, which destroyed homes and damaged dozens of buildings as many residents and business owners lacked flood insurance.
  • The United GlobeMiami Fund has raised more than $500,000 for direct relief while officials evaluate longer‑term mitigation and potential federal assistance.