当地官员周六表示，在亚利桑那州部分地区的严重洪水中，至少有四人被确认死亡，两人下落不明。
根据吉拉县应急管理部门的说法，洪水导致约1000个丙烷罐从一个配送设施冲走，在亚利桑那州Globe市中心地区造成了严重的危险物质问题。
周六，亚利桑那州州长凯蒂·霍布斯宣布进入紧急状态，以加快向该地区提供资源。
“吉拉县的洪水造成了令人心碎的损失和严重破坏，”她在一份声明中说。
官员们说，对更多潜在受害者的搜救工作正在进行中。
官员们说，两名确认死亡的受害者在一辆淹死的汽车中被发现，第三名受害者在环球市中心的一辆汽车外被发现。一名官员无法向美国广播公司证实受害者是否是成年人或他们之间的任何关系。
根据斯科茨代尔警察局的说法，第四名在暴风雨中失踪的男子周六早上被发现死在他的车外。
警方表示，随着洪水退去，他们在安德·波兰科的车外发现了他的尸体。死亡调查正在进行中，死亡原因尚未公布。
官员警告说，被冲走的丙烷罐因其爆炸能力而引起了严重关注。
“历史悠久的环球市中心目前不安全，有受损的建筑以及危险的化学品和碎片，包括丙烷罐，”环球市在脸书的一篇帖子中说。
“为了您的安全，在接到进一步通知之前，请不要进入该地区。我们也要求每个人远离小溪。搜救行动正在进行中，该地区的任何交通都会干扰救援队，并干扰训练有素的狗的气味工作，”该市说。
由于洪水中可能含有危险物质，吉拉县应急管理部门建议居民就地避难。
一名县应急管理官员告诉美国广播公司新闻，该地区所有可用的机构都响应协助搜救和危险物质评估和清理。
“工作人员整夜都在工作。我们要感谢他们的辛勤工作。这包括Globe FD、Globe PD、Globe Public Works、Gila County、Gila County Emergency Services和DPS。
该市增加了100多项额外资源，包括Maricopa搜索和救援、Tonto Rim搜索和救援、Pima县搜索和救援以及州土地部门的2-20人工作队。“我们正在等待来自全州的许多其他工作人员，”该市说。
Arizona flooding kills 4, causes 1,000 propane tanks to wash away in hazmat concern
At least four people have been confirmed dead and two remain unaccounted for amid intense flooding in parts of Arizona, local officials said Saturday.
The flooding caused about 1,000 propane tanks to wash away from a distribution facility, creating a serious hazmat concern in the area of downtown Globe, Arizona, according to Gila County Emergency Management.
On Saturday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency to speed resources to the area.
"The flooding in Gila County has caused heartbreaking loss and serious damage," she said in a statement.
A search and rescue effort was underway for more potential victims, officials said.
Two of the victims confirmed dead were found in a vehicle having drowned, officials said, and a third victim was found outside a vehicle in downtown Globe. An official could not confirm to ABC News if the victims were adults or any relation between them.
A fourth man who went missing during the storm overnight was found dead Saturday morning outside his vehicle, according to the Scottsdale Police Department.
Police said they discovered Ander Polanco’s body outside his car as floodwaters receded. A death investigation is underway and the cause of death hasn’t been released.
The propane tanks that washed away have created a serious concern due to their ability to explode, officials warned.
"Historic Downtown Globe is currently unsafe, with compromised buildings as well as hazardous chemicals and debris, including propane tanks," the city of Globe said in a post on Facebook.
"For your safety, please stay out of the area until further notice. We also ask everyone to stay out of the creek. Search and rescue operations are underway, and any traffic in the area can interfere with rescue teams and throw off the scent work of trained dogs," the city said.
Gila County Emergency Management is advising residents to shelter in place due to possible hazardous materials in the floodwaters.
"Crews continued work throughout the night. We want to thank them for their diligent work. This includes Globe FD, Globe PD, Globe Public Works, Gila County, Gila County Emergency Services and DPS," the city of Globe said.
The city has added over 100 additional resources that include Maricopa Search and Rescue, Tonto Rim Search and Rescue, Pima County Search and Rescue, and 2-20 person work crews from the State Land Department. "We are waiting on many other crews from throughout the state," the city said.
