Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for two counties on Oct. 30, nine days after a tornado ripped through Heber–Overgaard, injuring one person, damaging homes, and toppling trees.
“My thoughts are with all of the Arizona communities impacted by last week’s tornadoes and storms,” Hobbs said in a statement.
“I am committed to making sure each community has the resources it needs to continue recovering, and am thankful to everyone who is supporting ongoing recovery efforts.”
The declaration covers Navajo and Coconino counties, where extreme weather, pounding rain, high winds, hail, and three tornadoes struck from Oct. 20–22….