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Cochise County emergency officials warn of multi-day heavy rain tied to Tropical Storm Priscilla; sign up for alerts
Summary
Cochise County Emergency Management advised residents to prepare for three days of widespread rain linked to Tropical Storm Priscilla, with officials urging sign-up for geo-targeted alerts and following the Ready‑Set‑Go evacuation framework.
Cochise County Emergency Management warned Friday that Tropical Storm Priscilla’s remnants were likely to bring multi‑day, widespread heavy rain across the county and urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts and prepare to evacuate if ordered.
Dan Dushawn, Cochise County emergency services director, said the storm differs from typical monsoon activity because it can produce steady rain over saturated areas and lead to longer‑duration flooding. "Turn around, don't drown," Dushawn said, repeating the county's life‑safety slogan for motorists and residents.
The National Weather Service partners in Tucson forecast a multi‑day event beginning Saturday and likely continuing through Monday. Dushawn said model consensus…
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