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The risk for getting monkeypox in the United States is low, but it’s important to know the symptoms. Anyone who has a rash that looks like monkeypox and has had potential exposure to the virus should talk to their healthcare provider. A monkeypox rash may initially appear similar to pimples, blisters, or raised bumps, and it may be accompanied by fever and chills.
Tell your healthcare provider if you had contact with a person who might have had monkeypox, or if you were in an area where monkeypox has been reported. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3t3dCiy.
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Excessive Heat Watch issued June 13 at 1:08PM MST until June 16 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ.
Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 114.
Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California.
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Update: 06/13/2022:
The General Assistance is reopened as of today, Monday, June 13, 2022.
Original story posted 05/20/2022:
The Quechan Social Service Direct Assistance Program and Financial Assistance is closed as of Monday, May 16, 2022 until further notice.
If you have any questions please contact the office at (760) 572-0201 ext. 202.
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COVID19 community levels have increased to high in Navajo and Apache counties and to moderate in Maricopa, Pima, Coconino, Cochise, Gila, and Mohave counties.
Please use caution when traveling to these areas. Get vaccinated, boosted, wear masks when in public, and use good hygiene habits. We have the tools to protect ourselves and it’s our responsibility to protect our community!
Stay informed and find out how you can help reduce the spread: https://1.azdhs.gov/3MEYIGa
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Good afternoon, Excessive Heat will affect the entire forecast area (except highest terrain) through this weekend before a downtrend occurs early next workweek. There is also a low potential for dry lightning over the higher terrain of south-central AZ today and Friday.
Although the sudden emergence of monkeypox can be alarming after two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox is not a new virus and does not spread in the same way as COVID-19. The current risk of getting monkeypox is low.
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The 2022 Arizona Monsoon outlook is here! Please prepare your home for monsoon season, stay up to date with daily weather forecasts, and know what to do if caught in a storm. Monsoon Awareness Week begins June 12, visit the website for more updates.
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Ease into Work. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work.
New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat (acclimatize) and take frequent breaks.
Follow the 20% Rule. On the first day, work no more than 20% of the shift’s duration at full intensity in the heat. Increase the duration of time at full intensity by no more than 20% a day until workers are used to working in the heat.
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An Excessive Heat Watch was issued on Monday, June 6th, 2022 for Thursday, June 9th from 10AM until 8PM Sunday evening by the National Weather Service (Phoenix, AZ Forecast Office)
*WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 107 to 116.
*WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arizona and southeast and southern California.
*WHEN…From Thursday morning through Sunday evening. The hottest days are expected to be Saturday and Sunday.
*IMPACTS...High Heat Risk. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
Get vaccinated to lower your risk of long-term symptoms after COVID19 disease. Even if you are only mildly sick, post-COVID conditions could leave lasting impacts on your body.
Protect yourself and our communities by joining the VACCINation and getting your vaccine today.
#NativesStoptheSpread
#NativesVaxUp
#SkoVaxDen
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The latest update on the anticipated heat wave later this coming week. Please try to limit outdoor activities, hydrate frequently, apply sunscreen, wear weather appropriate clothing, and check in with family and friends.
Many people who could benefit the most from boosters still haven’t even gotten their third or fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines, which are critical for preventing severe disease. As a young person, asking your loved ones to do ANYTHING can be a huge challenge, but here are a few ways you can respond to even the most stubborn family member.
More details ?? publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/the-power-of-boosters
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Amid this trying time for many parents and caregivers needing formula for infants, ADHS is offering resources at azhealth.gov/FormulaShortage to help connect with critical information, including a graphic showing potential alternatives for infants using various types of formula.
Please use the 2022 BRACE Map, which includes the location and hours of the water and cooling sites throughout Yuma County. We encourage community members to share and utilize if they have need.
The water and cooling sites provide essential heat-relief services to our community.
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Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) Colorado River Field Operations.
In light of the evolving situation concerning the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we are working to maximize safe environments for the public and our staff by implementing substantial mitigation strategies at our office. Per the CDC, social distancing is paramount in reducing the spread of the virus. To limit direct contact between individuals, public access to the office will be limited and all visitors must contact staff at the below contact number to schedule an appointment to meet in person or if you need assistance.
OFFICE HOURS:
- Monday - By Appointment Only
- Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please contact:
- Susan Eddy, (928) 575-3590
- Renelda Paya, (928) 575-3602
- Katrina Brown, (928) 575-3581
- Sylvia Loya, Fiduciary Trust Officer (505) 362-2586
OR send email to:
BTFA A Colorado River@btfa.doi.gov.
You may also contact the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at (888) 678-6836 for assistance.
EW Mailing address:
Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
Attention: Colorado River
P.O. Box 26928
Albuquerque, NM 87125
For leasing, lease income, probate and social services related issues, please contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs Colorado River at (928) 669-7111 or Fort Yuma Agency at (928) 782-1202.
Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions and increased risk for wildfire activity, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions in three of its four Arizona districts ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. BLM-managed public lands in the Phoenix District, Colorado River District and Gila District are affected.
BLM Arizona Fire Restrictions: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire/regional-info/arizona/fire-restrictions
Arizona Interagency Fire Restrictions Map: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Too much sun can cause skin cancer. Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can damage skin cells. Protection from UV rays is important all year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, and they reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. In the continental United States, UV rays tend to be strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daylight saving time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time). The UV Index forecasts the strength of UV rays each day. If the UV index is 3 or higher in your area, protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.
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New CDC study finds one in five adults ages 18–64 years and one in four ages 65 years and older who survived COVID-19 had a new condition at least 4 weeks after their COVID-19 illness that may be associated with the past illness. Regardless of age, adult COVID-19 survivors had twice the risk of developing a blood clot in the lung or a new respiratory condition.
Talk to your health care provider if you still have symptoms or develop new symptoms after a previous infection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MMWR7121.
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Heat illness is a preventable condition, but has been the number one weather-related cause of death in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heat illness causes more deaths than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. From 2009 to 2019, over 2,000 deaths were caused from exposure to excessive natural heat. Of deaths among Arizona residents, 34 percent occurred in older adults over the age of 65. The Heat and Older Adults Safety Toolkit (HOAST) was created to provide older adults and caregivers information to stay safe in the heat.
The CalHOPE Together for Wellness website has easy-to-navigate wellness tools, including ones that educate and provide stress-management and coping skills.
The University of California, Los Angeles partnered with CalMHSA to create these online resources to support Californians negatively impacted by the stressors brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Please visit https://calhope.semel.ucla.edu/ for more information.
