Our hearts go out to all those who are affected by the tragic shooting in El Paso, Texas. The Red Cross is working in close coordination with emergency officials to provide comfort and support now. The Red Cross is supporting the family assistance center and mobilizing mental health volunteers. Over the coming days, the Red Cross will continue to coordinate closely with local officials and community partners to determine how we can best support the El Paso community and the loved ones of those who have been harmed.

We understand that people around the country want to help and we appreciate that support. Right now, the Red Cross has what it needs to support this event. While we do not typically serve hospitals in this area of Texas, the Red Cross stands ready to provide blood and blood products as needed in response to this tragedy.

Volunteer blood donors are needed each and every day to help save lives. This tragedy illustrates that it is the blood already on the shelves that helps during an emergency. Unfortunately, fewer blood donors and blood drives during the summer months make it one of the most challenging times of the year for blood and platelet donations. The Red Cross is grateful for all donors who generously give blood throughout the country.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, fire fighters can’t. Every time a drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. More info visit Know Before You Fly, http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Cellar Fire Information: 928-925-1111 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6443/ (announcements, closures, news, maps, photos)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrescottNF/

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Interactive Cellar Fire Map is available at https://tinyurl.com/CellarFireMap

Ready, Set, Go Information and Code Red Sign Up: http://www.ycsoaz.gov/

Daily Storm Outlook: National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/fgz/

Post-fire flood potential information: Yavapai County Flood Patrol District website, http://www.ycflood.com/

The Southwest Incident Management Team that is managing the Museum Fire has determined that the status and condition of the fire at this time is no longer an imminent threat to the Elden Lookout Road area and has recommended allowing residents back into their homes.

Residents returning to the Elden Lookout Road area will return to a “Set” status. The Incident Management Team reminds all residents that the conditions and status of the fire could change at any time resulting in a return to a “Set” or “Go” (evacuation) status.

The Sheriff’s Office will begin the re-entry of the Elden Lookout Road residents at 1:00 pm today (Wednesday, July 24). Evacuated residents are instructed to report in person to Deputies staged at Sechrist School (2230 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001). Residents will be required to show identification verifying their address. Residents will be provided informational packets advising them of ongoing air operations and current forest closures.

The verification point for re-entry at Sechrist School will be open from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. Residents who are unable to go to Sechrist School during those hours will need to check in with law enforcement at the roadblock located at Hwy 180 and Schultz Pass Road for verification.

Only residents will be allowed back into the Elden Lookout Road area. All members of the public are reminded to be mindful and cautious of the increase in traffic in firefighting apparatus and closure of the forest in and around the fire area.

Drones of any kind are prohibited from flying over the area. When an unidentified aircraft, manned or unmanned, is sighted in the fire area, all air operations must shut down immediately. This poses significant risk to fire personnel and suspends crucial air suppression tactics.

States of Emergency for Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff declared.

The Museum Fire has burned 1800 acres since July 21.

More information as it is released.

Pets can be sheltered at the Coconino Humane Association, 928-213-2990.

Bring your medicines and emergency medications.

Food to meet dietary requirements.

ID to show proof of residence and ALL important personal documents.

Place items in a waterproof lidded bins for ease of storing in cars and for carrying. Pack children’s backpacks NOW with special items.

Extra clothes, pillows, blankets, personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary pads/Depends/tampons/diapers/baby formula & food/toys/books/games/phone chargers/address & emergency contact numbers.

Remember the city of Flagstaff has been placed in the READY stage – prepare now for possible evacuations. Make sure your autos have gas and emergency items are packed for the GO order. Prepare NOW.