Southwest Gas will initiate a pipeline replacement project on Abrego Drive that will begin in July of this year and extend into November. Traffic will be impacted by road restrictions and potential road closures between the hours of 6AM-4PM Monday through Friday; however, access to businesses and residences will be made available. The project will extend from Abrego Dr & Vista del Rio to Abrego & Santa Inez. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Southwest Gas project hotline at 844-258-7481.
Starting Monday, June 15, sandbag stations will be set up for all Pima County residents in preparation of the 2026 Monsoon. Sandbags will be available at these community-area locations:
• Arivaca: 16091 W Universal Ranch Road, Arivaca Volunteer Fire Department
• Green Valley: N La Cañada Drive and W Paseo del Chino (Northeast Corner)
• Sahuarita: E Dawson Road and S Country Club Road
• South Area: 1313 S Mission Road, Pima County Maintenance Yard

During an emergency, urgent messaging is effective only if it reaches you quickly. That’s what Pima County’s new mass notification system can do
Our Everbridge system can quickly and reliably push emergency messages to numerous devices, making it the go-to tool for keeping the public informed. Everbridge subscribers receive emergency alerts and information when it counts
Go to MyAlerts.pima.gov to create a profile and start receiving notifications. Subscribers can specify how they want to be notified. Emergency notifications are based on geographic location. The more information included in a profile, the more specific the notifications will be. Messages could warn of potential safety hazards, law enforcement situations, or any number of emergency situations. Information provided is confidential and will not be shared
To learn more visit MyAlerts.pima.gov

Time to clean out that closet, empty the garage and do some downsizing. The dates for the Community Spring Garage Sale have been set for October 30th and 31st. The advertised time will be 8 am – 12 noon, Friday and Saturday. As before, we will be doing this at the same time as CCVI.

Arizona is a hiker’s paradise, offering diverse landscapes and unforgettable outdoor experiences. Whether exploring desert paths or mountain forests, preparation and safety are essential to ensure an enjoyable adventure.

Essential Hiking Safety Guidelines
• Know Your Limits: Choose trails that match your fitness level and experience. Avoid overestimating your abilities.
• Plan Ahead: Research your trail, check weather conditions, and share your plans with someone. Always carry a map and know your route.
• Dress Appropriately: Wear sturdy footwear, light-colored breathable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen. Trekking poles are also useful in improving your stability on trails.
• Stay Hydrated: Bring more water than you think you’ll need. Turn back once you’ve used half your supply. Never drink untreated water.
• Pack Essentials: Carry high-energy snacks, a small medical kit, a compass, and a charged cell phone. Remember to put your cell phone on airplane mode to conserve battery life.
• Hike With Others: Group hiking is safer and more enjoyable. If you do hike alone, remember to always notify someone of your location, departure time, and expected return time.
• Respect the Trail: Follow etiquette – yield to uphill hikers, pack out your trash, and keep your pets leashed.
• Stay on Marked Trails: Staying on the marked trails reduces your risk of getting lost or encountering dangerous terrain. Staying on marked trails also makes it easier for rescuers to find you in case of an emergency..

Monsoon Awareness
• Check the Weather Before You Go: Monsoon storms can develop quickly and bring heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.
• Avoid Canyons and Washes: Flash floods can occur suddenly – even if it’s not raining nearby.
• Stay Alert: If you hear thunder, you are within lightning range. Seek shelter immediately.
• Move to Higher Ground: In the event of flooding, avoid low-lying areas and never cross moving water.
• Avoid High Elevations: Lightning is more frequent at higher elevations – plan accordingly.
• Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Never attempt to cross flooded trails or roadways. Always choose safety and turn back.

“Stay Safe. Stay Prepared. Enjoy Arizona Responsibly.”

Have you received a call, text message, or social media contact from someone that is claiming to be from the government or representing a law enforcement agency? Did they have an authentic-looking email address or phone number? Scammers are frequently impersonating law enforcement or government agencies to scam residents. They can be threatening; leveraging the authority of law enforcement to create a sense of urgency and fear, often threatening victims with immediate legal action if they do not comply with their demands. They can also use a friendly approach, claiming that they need your assistance in an investigation or that they are informing you that your name has been associated with criminal activity.

Scammers may say they’ve confiscated a package with your name on it. It’s filled with money, illegal drugs, or weapons — and you’ll be arrested unless you pay a fine. To avoid being arrested, they might tell you to send cash, deposit money at a Bitcoin ATM, buy Gift Cards and give them the numbers, or send money over a Payment App like Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo.

Even if the caller uses the name of a real officer, has a real number show up on your caller ID, or has information about you (like your address), that’s not a real officer calling. It’s a scammer trying to steal your money. Here’s what to know:
• Real law enforcement officers won’t call to say you’re going to be arrested (or threaten to arrest you if you hang up).
• Real law enforcement officers won’t call to insist that you pay fines by cash, gift card, cryptocurrency, payment app, or a wire transfer service — and never as a way to buy your way out of a “crime.”
• Real law enforcement officers will not ask you to deliver large amounts of cash to a courier to pay your fines, nor will they send someone over to your home to pick up cash.
• Always remember: For this scam and for all other scams, scammers will always create a sense of urgency and tell you that you need to act now! This is a scammer’s favorite tool and they like it because they know it causes an emotional response to act quickly and because it prevents you from thinking the situation through and from verifying the information before you proceed.

How to Protect Yourself
• Don’t Take Immediate Action: If you receive a communication that causes a strong emotional response, take a deep breath. Hang up or ignore the message. Talk to someone you trust.
• Don’t Send Money: Never pay someone who insists that you pay with a gift card, prepaid debit card, Internet currency or cryptocurrency, wire transfer, money transfer, or by mailing or delivering cash. Scammers use these forms of payment because they are hard to trace.
• Be Skeptical: If you think a real law enforcement officer is trying to reach you, call your local law enforcement using a non-emergency number that you looked up personally to verify. Do not believe scammers who “transfer” your call to another official or who feed you a number as proof. Scammers can create fake numbers and identities. Do not trust your caller ID. Never use contact information that they provide to you – always look it up independently.
• Be Cautious: Be wary of anyone contacting you claiming to be from a government agency or law enforcement, telling you about a problem you don’t recognize. Do not provide your personal information, even if the caller already has some of your information.
• Don’t Trust Provided Links and Information: never click on links or attachments that are provided to you. Never use callback numbers that are provided to you either. Always look up information yourself and initiate contact independently.

Always remember this when you receive a solicitation through text, phone, email, or social media – if it sounds strange, don’t engage!

Visit our website http://www.scamsquadsav.org to check for other scams and alerts. You can also contact the GVSAV Scam Squad by calling 520-351-6715 Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To report an incident of fraud (money lost to a scam) call 911 or 520-351-4900. You can also visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/GVSAV.