Flagstaff city officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for roof damage or signs of roof stress due to heavy snowfall in recent days.
With parts of the state expecting to see inches more of snow on top of what has already fallen, some may be concerned over whether their home's roof can withstand the weight of all that snow. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has more.Officials with the City of Flagstaff say residents should check their structures for sangs of damage or stress following recent heavy snowfall.
According to the National Weather Service, various parts of Northern Arizona have received above-average snowfall so far this winter. In the Flagstaff area, a winter storm that moved into Flagstaff during the late night hours of Feb. 28 brought 24.5 inches of snow to some areas, as of Mar. 2. In a statement released on Mar. 4, city officials said several roofs have collapsed within the area due to significant snowfall and resultant snow loads.
Officials also remind people that when removing snow, icicles can be dislodged, and falling icicles can cause damage or injuries even if they are falling from a short height, and that roof snow can slide at any moment when a snow rake is being used to remove snow. Officials say Flagstaff or Coconino County residents who see the signs listed above, or feel they have a structural issue, can call the City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Joint Information Line at 679-8525.
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