Highlights from the July 20, 2026 Yavapai COAD Meeting
Hello YCCOAD Members,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s meeting in Cottonwood, both in person and virtually. We appreciate your participation and the updates shared by our members and partners!
A few follow-up items and reminders from today’s meeting:
If you need to download the Evertel App you can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jhg.blue&pcampaignid=web_share
And if you are not already a part of the Yavapai County Volunteer Situational awareness room, please email heather.vinson@yavapaiaz.gov to be added.
Statewide Heat Relief Site Map: statewide heat relief site map
Shared by Sean Underhill, please review the statewide heat relief site map. If you are aware of a heat relief location that is not currently listed, please contact the location and encourage them to complete the registration form here: fill out this form
Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County
Thank you to EEE, for sharing information about new projects and ongoing training. You can find the video Carol Fontana mentioned in the meeting on their site here: Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County
Thank you to EEE, for sharing information about new projects and ongoing training. You can find the video Carol Fontana mentioned in the meeting on their site here: Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County
AzEM 2026 Awards
Don’t forget to vote for the 2026 Arizona Emergency Management Association award nominees!
Don’t forget to vote for the 2026 Arizona Emergency Management Association award nominees!The AzEM Nomination Guide is HERE and the link to vote is below.
Thank you all again for continuing to support coordination, preparedness, and collaboration throughout Yavapai County.
Respectfully,
Heather Vinson
Risk Manager
Yavapai County Human Resources & Risk Management
1015 Fair St., Prescott Arizona 86305
Direct 928-442-5300
Office 928-771-3252
Fax 928-771-3419
COAD & Event Links
- Yavapai COAD Website: https://yavapai-coad.org/
- Rural Policy Forum (August 5–7, 2026 – Kingman, AZ): https://localfirstaz.com/rural-policy-forum
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ROC Request for a speaker: https://forms.gle/GrSxjA9dNtkg1oASA
Trainings, Programs & Contacts
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Drone/UAS Class – Camp Verde Marshal’s Office
For those with a Part 107 or COA FAA certificate:
https://www.publicsafetyuas.net/drone-search-and-rescue -
Connex Mobile Heat Sheltering Program
Contact Sean.Underhill@yavapaiaz.gov with questions.
Sean also shared the Medical Reserve Corps YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/m-m0T5YYf7U?si=9o_rbAxBCtFBr1QG -
AZ DEMA MS Teams (Virtual EOC), Acadis, or Arizona Qualification System
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Natural Gas Safety (shared by Cody Cox)
A reminder to call 9‑1‑1 immediately if you smell an odor you believe may be a natural gas leak.
Safety information: https://www.kindermorgan.com/Safety-Environment/Public-Awareness/index
2026 Preparedness Expo Announcement
- Date: October 9, 2026
- Location: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
- Indoor exhibit space plus outdoor space for equipment, apparatus, animals/livestock, and demonstrations
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Planning committee members needed and partner participation welcome contact greg@laser-shelter.org to sign up