Resources for flood victims

Spotlight on those who came to help

Big D Construction, based in Utah, put smiles on our faces this morning as they were seen distributing drywall to flood victims since early this morning. They have been working in the area for several months on two projects, one involving the mine (smelter) and the other involving housing (the old Inspiration School in Miami). Shown here: Daniel Encinas and Dayton Barka

Linda Gross

Eddie Barka, Christina Margentine (back), Dayton Barka, Daniel Encinas with Big D, help flood victims load up. Here, Kenny and Charlie (R) were sent to pick up drywall for their boss, John Braaten, who just completed a remodel for his property on Six Shooter. Braaten makes a living fixing flood and other damaged properties and flipping them, and now finds himself on the other end of the equation.

Linda Gross

Posted Saturday, September 27, 2025 4:25 pm

This from Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce:

Oct 6- Local Merchants – Were you impacted by the recent floods?

Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Scan the QR code. Your response is critical to helping us secure much-needed flood relief funds for our area. The sooner we act, the faster financial help can arrive.

Disaster Assistance Center Goes Virtual October 6

Oct 5: Beginning Monday, Oct. 6, the Disaster Assistance Center will become virtual and services can be accessed through the Gila County Emergency Management Phone Bank at 928-402-8888.

The line is open between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day until further notice.

Messages left will be returned by call center staff as soon as possible.

AZ Emergency Information Network

CLICK HERE to access the webpage from AZ Emergency Information Network for the very latest information and updates on disaster relief for flood victims, and those looking to help. It includes information on the disaster assistance center, donations, debris removal, environmental services, hazardous waste, handling septic systems, highway status during repair, and more.

Big D Construction shows up for flood victims with drywall for the taking

Friday, Oct 3 By Linda Gross

This morning, we saw a video of many picking up drywall in the lot across from the American Legion on South Broad Street. We immediately jumped in the car to head over and find out the details.

The company, Big-D Construction, had brought in a large load of drywall from the Valley that morning and was giving it away for free. We saw Molly Cornwell from the Downtown Association picking up several sheets for repairs on the train depot and freight office, and she said that La Casita has just left with a load.

Christina Margentine and Eddie Barka, who work for the company, said they have in been in Globe working for mine on the Smelter project and the renovation of the housing project in Miami involving the old Inspiration School.

Margentine and others have been renting a house at Railroad Court, which got partially flooded as well, but she is taking it in stride.

" The back of the house got flooded, so I just pulled my bed in the middle of the living room," says Margentine. And the air conditioner is down the road I think."

Our landlord, Deb, (Debbie Cox/ServiceFirstRealty) has been amazing. She brought in adjusters and has been in constant contact with me since this happened, says Margentine.

Barka says the company's owner, Bryan Allison, lives in Globe and sent 50 people in on Saturday morning to operate skid steers and other equipment, assisting in the removal of mud from both downtown areas and local businesses.

They made a run early this morning to pick up the drywall and were planning to be there until supplies ran out. Barka said they may make another run on Tuesday.