Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its final Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in northern Arizona to assist small businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires.

📍 Final In-Person BRCs (Coconino County):

Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (Flagstaff) – Sept. 8–9

Marble Canyon Trading Post – Sept. 8–9

SBA representatives will be available to answer questions and guide applicants through the disaster loan process. Walk-ins are welcome.

💻 Virtual & Remote Assistance Options:
If you cannot attend in person, you can:

Apply online: sba.gov/disaster

Call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955

Email: [email protected]

Support remains available even after the in-person centers close.

Deadline to apply: May 18, 2026.

💰 Disasters don’t wait—make sure your finances are ready!
✔️ Back up important documents
✔️ Set aside emergency cash
✔️ Review your insurance policies
Plan ahead: ein.az.gov

🏠 Conduct a Home Hazard Hunt🏠
Ensure your home is safe by:

Securing heavy furniture: Prevent tipping during an emergency.
Checking for fire hazards: Inspect electrical cords and outlets.
Storing chemicals properly: Keep them away from children and pets. A safer home starts with proactive steps. Learn more at ein.az.gov

🎂 Happy 113th birthday, Arizona! 🌵

Since becoming a state in 1912, Arizona has been home to stunning landscapes, vibrant communities, and strong people.

This Statehood Day, celebrate our resilience by exploring AzEIN for emergency resources, safety tips, and hazard updates to keep Arizona safe. Share your favorite Arizona memory or photo below!

🔗 https://ein.az.gov/

💖 Celebrate Valentine’s Day safely! 🔥

Candles and cozy fires are romantic, but they also come with risks.

Always keep candles away from flammable objects, never leave them unattended, and enjoy your evening safely.


🔗 https://ein.az.gov/

🏈 We hope you enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday! 🎉

Now that the game is over, let’s focus on your family’s emergency preparedness.

Just like a winning team needs a strategy, your family needs a plan for safety. Visit AzEIN for resources to get started.


🔗 https://ein.az.gov/get-prepared/plan

Knowledge is power when it comes to emergency management. 🧠📚

Our Training Branch equips responders with the skills and knowledge they need to face disasters head-on.

Through hands-on courses and expert-led programs, we ensure our teams are always ready to act. https://dema.az.gov/emergency-management/preparedness/training-branch

Behind every effective emergency response is a well-coordinated logistics team. 🚛✨

Our Logistics and Mutual Aid Branch ensures critical resources are delivered to the right place at the right time, helping communities recover faster and stay safe during crises.

From supplies to support, they make it happen. https://dema.az.gov/emergency-management/operations-and-coordination/logistics-and-mutual-aid

🚗 Safe travels start with preparation! 🛠️

As we head into fall, it's the perfect time to check your vehicle emergency kit!

Make sure you have a flashlight, blankets, water, and a first aid kit ready to go.

Emergencies can happen anytime, especially while traveling, so be prepared to stay safe on the road.

🔗 https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

One thing a lot of people may not know about us: our state agency is composed of the Arizona National Guard AND the division of emergency management (and don't forget administrative services, too). This means both our emergency management employees and our guardsmen all operate under the DEMA umbrella. ☂️

Why are we telling you this? Because it's important and because we are moving pages! 📌❗️ Moving forward, all DEMA content (both emergency management and AZ National Guard) will be shared on our new page: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. This page we are posting on now will no longer be in use, so follow us over there to continue seeing how we work to serve Arizona. We are excited to have a better-integrated online presence as a agency!

NEW PAGE: Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs

We're so proud to have Scott Kozakiewicz on the DEMA team. Scott had just turned 20 years old when he started as an unpaid volunteer in the Public Inquiry Unit back in 1981. Today, he works as a Reservist in our Recovery Branch. In his 40+ years of service to Arizona, Scott has supported a variety of disasters including 9/11, the Rodeo Chediski Fire and recently, the flooding in Coconino County.

Scott views his role as a way to give back to the community and mentor upcoming professionals in emergency management. If you didn't know, DEMA's reservists work part-time, with flexible schedules. This means Scott was able to work at Glendale Community College, instruct part time at Arizona State University and still give back to the community through DEMA as his schedule allowed.

We're so thankful for Scott-- his commitment, expertise, and community ties have truly served our agency and Arizonans.

📸 Scott stands in front of the State's Emergency Operations Center holding his very first volunteer ID. Can you believe he kept his ID all of these years? 😄 The other picture shows Scott in Flagstaff conducting inspections after the recent flooding.

🤔 If you're interested in joining our Reservist Program, we hire people from many professional backgrounds to serve the public through part-time, flexible work. Comment or DM us for more information.