Press Release
August 26th Storm: Street Closures and Information
Date:
08/27/2010Summary:
Power lines and poles damaged, significant roadway closures and other issues and the North End Community Center is open for evacuees.Contact:
Storm Related Street Closures and Information
Power Lines / Poles Damaged
- 700 block Water Street –trees and power lines are down but residents have ability to enter/exit freely.
- 500 to 700 blocks of Avenue A -power lines still down but APS on scene
- Alleyway south of 8th St. between Ave. A and 10th Ave. – high tension transmission lines down, APS on scene.
Significant Roadway Closures Still in Effect
- Avenue A from 5th St. to 7th St. power lines down – APS is on scene
Other Significant Roadway Issue
- Portion of traffic signal down at 8th St. and Ave. A
- 3rd St Avenue A – Traffic lights out in all directions
- 300 block S. 19th Avenue – tree down and completely blocking roadway.
- 336 S. 20th Avenue – Tree down and gas line ruptured. Southwest Gas on scene
- San Clemente Rd – City Public Works is on scene clearing multiple trees from roadway.
- 900 S. 10th Avenue –A tree fell and took some power poles down. APS crews on scene
North End Community Center – Open for evacuees.
As of 9:30 am, they were housing 13 people. At 11:00 am APS is expected to deliver dry ice supplies to the center for those in need.
Helpful Numbers
- Yuma Police & Fire Department
Non-Emergency Line: (928) 783-4421
Emergency: 9-1-1 - APS Customer Service
1-800-253-9405 - Southwest Gas
1-800-772-4277 - City of Yuma Building Safety
(928) 373-5163 - City of Yuma Public Works
(928) 373-4500
