City of Tempe, AZ

10/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2025 19:42

Oct. 17 storm news

Oct. 17 storm news

Gov. Hobbs declares State of Emergency /media update

Post Date:10/17/2025 5:00 PM

State of Arizona Emergency Proclamations
On Tuesday, Mayor Corey Woods declared a state of emergency for Tempe as a result of the Oct. 13 storm that damaged our community.

Yesterday, Chairman Thomas Galvin of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors declared an emergency. We are thankful to Chairman Galvin, Supervisor Mark Stewart, and Maricopa County for the assistance they continue to provide. This afternoon, Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Tempe and other areas that have been hard hit by heavy rain and extreme winds. We thank Governor Hobbs and the State of Arizona for the support provided to our community at the State level. These declarations are needed to be able to move forward to apply for potential federal funding. We thank Rep. Greg Stanton for his vocal support of the City of Tempe at the federal level.

We need everyone in Tempe that suffered any kind of damage, from broken windows to loss of business, to fill out the damage assessment form. These completed assessment forms will assist us with qualifying for much-needed funds that will greatly aid in our community's recovery effort.

Friday, Oct. 17 Update with Rep. Greg Staton
Today at 2 p.m., Rep. Greg Stanton joined Mayor Corey Woods and members of the Tempe City Council to support the city's recovery efforts after Monday's microburst. First responders, emergency management representatives and city staff attended this media event. Watch it.

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