Search efforts have entered a second week for a man who went missing during deadly flash floods at the Grand Canyon.
The park remains open despite some trail and campground closures. But with all inner-canyon water turned off due to damage and conservation, staff are encouraging visitors to be prepared.
Theresa Hatathlie is a state senator whose district covers the area. She says the major damage to infrastructure means there needs to be better planning for the future.
“If this should happen again, how would we be able to avoid this amount of damage and impact to people?” Hatathlie said.
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An Arizona tour company is suing the federal government, arguing that the higher fees being imposed on international travelers at national parks are unlawful and bad for business. -
The Grand Canyon National Park Service launched a new website on Monday for residents to stay informed on community recovery efforts following deadly flash floods in August. -
Grand Canyon National Park is dealing with ongoing recovery efforts from recent flash floods and a destroyed water pipeline, as well as the 20-25 Dragon Bravo Fire.
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Last year’s Dragon-Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and this August’s devastating floods that restricted lodging on the South Rim, have been a major disruption for local businesses who rely on tourists. -
Sen. Mark Kelly along with the rest of Arizona's Democratic congressional delegation are asking Congress for additional funding to help Grand Canyon National Park recover from a series of disasters in the past year.
