In The Know - Preparing for Monsoon Season & Community Resilience with Green Valley Council (Aired 06/16/2025)

In this episode, Andy Taylor welcomes Debbie Kenyon from the Green Valley Council to discuss the success of the recent Monsoon Madness forum, which drew over 200 attendees and featured more than 20 presenters. Many attendees were new to Southern Arizona and had never experienced a monsoon, making the event especially timely.Debbie shares insights on the wide range of participating agencies — from TEP and Trico to NOAA, Flood Control, Pima County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and the local fire district — all offering safety tips, swag, and resources to help residents build emergency “go kits.”The conversation also covers upcoming events, including TEP’s August 12th Resiliency Forum at the E Center, focusing on new electrical infrastructure and redundancy efforts in Southern Arizona. Debbie highlights the Green Valley Council's August planning workshop, where community members and HOAs provide feedback to shape future forums.Also discussed:Fire-wise efforts by local HOAsThe importance of wildfire prevention and trailer safetyBenefits of Green Valley Council membership for both HOAs and individuals, including access to legal forums, community updates, and advocacy supportTo get involved or learn more, listeners can email [email protected] or call (520) 648-1936.