Natural Disaster emergencies can consist of monsoon storms, flooding, power outages, dust storms, hail and other natural phenomenon that can impact you without notice. Buckeye went through the process to become a “Storm Ready” city and established weather stations in our Emergency Operations Center and Police Dispatch building to have a 24/7 monitoring when natural disasters may strike.

Related Links to Power outages:
Salt River Project
Arizona Public Service
National Weather Service

Things to Consider

Is your family ready? Do you have a plan in case you are without power for more than 24 hours? Do you have an escape plan in case of a flood? Where will you stay if your home must be evacuated? Is your home in a flood plain? These are realistic scenarios for our community.

Check out the Maricopa County Flood Control District
Check out ADWR's land subsidence info
Prepare a 72 Hour Emergency Kit

Unfortunately, one of the most common human caused emergencies is an active shooter at mass gatherings, events, schools, businesses, churches and any populated location.

What is the city of Buckeye doing to prepare for these situations? 

• We have adopted and kept current an Emergency Operations Plan for the city, Mayor and Council to follow during emergencies
• All of our Fire Department staff are outfitted with critical personal protective equipment
• Training with local police department on active shooter scenarios
• Implemented a drone program with assists with TVA (Threat Vulnerability Assessment) which is done prior and during an event
• We define a unified command at all events held in the city of Buckeye with a Fire and Police Threat Liaison Officer
• Run-Hide-Fight active shooter training for businesses