Public Safety and Weather Update
Summary
Scottsdale is handing out free sandbags to help folks prep for heavy rain and possible flooding through Tuesday. On the bright side, the city also announced that crime rates in Old Town are dropping thanks to new safety rollouts.
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Impact analysis
Property owners save a few bucks on free sandbags, while lower crime rates could boost local business and tourism in Old Town.
Old Town visitors and residents living in flood-prone areas get much-needed peace of mind.
No groups negatively affected
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