Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency for Gila County following days of heavy rain that culminated in devastating flooding in the Globe-Miami area on the night of Sept. 26, according to city and emergency officials.

The declaration releases $200,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Fund through the Arizona Division of Emergency Management, her office said in a statement.

Carl Melford, Gila County Emergency Management manager, told The Arizona Republic that at least three people were killed in the flooding.

“I’m heartbroken by the devastation in Gila County, my thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones and the residents whose lives have been impacted," Hobbs said in a statement.

The funds will support ongoing rescue and cleanup efforts, including the remova

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