As September begins with its seasonal shifts, Scottsdale officials are reminding residents that it is National Preparedness Month, a yearly campaign urging people to gear up for potential disasters. Emphasis is placed on the 'Ready, Set, Go' protocol—be 'Ready' with emergency plans, 'Set' by staying informed, and 'Go' when evacuation orders are given, according to official city communications .

Scottsdale's Street Operations division is offering 24/7 service, poised to tackle storm-induced harm to the city's infrastructure with an on-call program that ensures quick response time, coordinating with Parks and Recreation and Facilities Management for clearing roads, the same source details; however, citizens are urged to do their part by following 'Road Closed' signs and staying clear of barricaded areas for their own safe passage home and to avoid compromising the recovery efforts.

Flooding, a formidable consequence of inclement weather, is another focus for the city as it introduces residents to alternatives to traditional sandbags for safeguarding their homes. Options like flood diversion tubes, transportable flood fence barriers, and water-absorbent cushions are touted as effective measures, available at local retailers and through online outlets.

Another city service highlighted during this month is the brush and bulk collection initiative, which offers residents a method for disposing of oversized items the regular bins cannot contain, and officials highlight the importance of placing these materials with care—away from meters and electrical boxes to avoid unintentional damage.