PHOENIX — The Globe City Council declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon and residents were asked to shelter in place following severe flooding on Friday.

Globe Mayor Al Gameros said in social media post around midnight that he would be declaring a state of emergency. Around the same time, The Gila County Public Health and Community Services asked residents to shelter in place.

The Globe City Council then held an emergency council meeting at noon on Saturday to formally declare a state of emergency.

“Our community has experienced an unthinkable, devastating flood event,” Gameros said in a social media post. “Our primary objective is search and rescue due to numerous vehicles that have been swept into the wash. Currently, our local swift water teams are in the process of sear

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