PHOENIX — While the ongoing government shutdown is causing various issues for Arizonans, recovery efforts after various natural disasters are still moving forward, according to Gov. Katie Hobbs.
“The shutdown shouldn’t affect those kind of really emergency type of services and so far it hasn’t,” Hobbs told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos on Thursday.
Hobbs added that she ensured the shutdown wouldn’t be an issue when the state was relying on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) support during the first round of flooding in Gila County on Sept. 26.
What support is Gov. Katie Hobbs providing Gila County and Tempe?
Heavy rain and flash floods hit Gila County in late September, resulting in a state of emergency being declared and the death of three people. There was additional flooding that caused even more damage to the community and surrounding businesses following the storms over the weekend and on Monday…