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Minor to moderate flood impacts possible today. Rain with accumulations averaging around 1.00" today across SE CA and SW AZ and 1.00-1.50" across SC AZ. Highest totals of 1.5-2.0" likely across higher terrain north and east of Phoenix.
Greatest chances for thunderstorms are expected across SW AZ and Lower Colorado River Valley area today. A few strong thunderstorms are possible with strong winds, hail, and locally enhanced rainfall/flooding the main concerns.
Scattered showers on Saturday mainly from Phoenix and areas to the north and east of Phoenix.
Near to slightly below normal temperatures through the first half of next week.
The QHA office will be closed starting Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM and will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024. Our closure is in response to the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 and its variants.
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Warm weather is expected through Thursday.
Low end rain chances mainly in south-central AZ Wednesday morning. Rain chances increase across SE CA and SWAZ late Thursday.
Minor to moderate flood impacts possible Friday. Rain with accumulations averaging around 1.00" on Friday. Some uncertainty remains with potential higher rain amounts.
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The closure for Social Services Assistance will be from December 15th, 2023, at 5:00 pm and reopen on Wednesday January 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 am.
Applications for Medical Assistance or Funeral Assistance are available only.
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The phone lines at the EDA office will be down for the next three to four hours.
During this time you may contact the EDA office via email listed on the EDA Webpage.
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Notice is given that, pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 372, et seq., as implemented by 43 C.F.R. part 30, hearings will be held, testimony will be taken and evidence received for the purposes of administering the following estates:
Place: Telephonic Hearing only 1-866-756-2897, Access Code 9732324# (Times reflected are Mountain Standard Time)
Dates: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 through Friday, December 15, 2023.
The Quechan Language Preservation event "Stories Under The Stars" has been postponed.
This event was scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023.
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Well above normal temperatures today with lower desert highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Cooling trend Thursday into the weekend with temperatures back to around normal for Saturday and Sunday. Breezy to locally windy Friday, especially across the Lower CO River Valley. Dry weather to persist well into next week.CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
Added minor wind threat for Southwest AZ and southeast CA on Friday
Due to organizational restructuring within the Tribal Social Services department, they will not take any applications for Friday, December 01, 2023 only. The Social Services department will resume accepting applications on Monday, December 04, 2023.
The Social Services department apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Quechan Social Services and ICWA presents a Community Angel Tree.
Our community can help make Christmas special for our kids by donating unwrapped toys.
Donations will be accepted from Friday, December 01, 2023 until Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Drop off location will be at the Social Services building, 465 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California.
For more information contact Angela Johnson at (760) 572-0201.
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We will be experiencing poor air quality today, November 11, 2023 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm due to burns, especially around the San Pasqual Schools.
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From The Ground Up: Annual Native FORGE Conference Showcases Financial and Business Resources for Native American Entrepreneurs | FORGE
For this year’s Native FORGE Conference, the theme was “From the Ground Up” highlighting the spirit of grassroots learning, growth, and building a solid foundation to serve future generations. Held in partnership with the University of Arizona Office of Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement, entrepreneurs from the newest cohort from the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe were joined by past cohort members from the San Carlos Apache Tribe as well as entrepreneurs from the Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe at the conference. Gathering together in downtown Tucson at FORGE at Roy Place, the event provided valuable entrepreneurial resources as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center program to bolster Indigenous entrepreneurship.
forge.arizona.edu
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After slightly above normal temperatures today, a cooling trend through the latter half of the week will eventually result in slightly below normal temperatures by the weekend.
A weak weather system for Friday and Saturday may bring a return of light precipitation chances across southern and central Arizona.
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The Quechan Indian Tribe 2023 Winter School Clothing Assistance Program open to Parents/Guardians of Enrolled Quechan Tribal Members only (3-18 year olds).
The 2023 Winter School Clothing Assistance Program has been developed to assist school age children (Headstart - 12th Grade), in preparation for Winter 2023-2024 School Year. The purpose of this program is to purchase warm clothing, sweaters/jackets, socks, shoes and backpacks.
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HOWKA CSBG PROGRAM
LIMITED number of cards available! First come, first served.
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
Low-income at or below 125% Federal Poverty Level; reside in Imperial County; Native American, Alaska Native, or Hawaiian Native
Register by December 1st, 2023.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
Impact Aide - 3 Vacant
Health Committee - 2 Vacant
Election Board - 2 Vacant
Events Committee - 2 Vacant
Cultural Committee - 2 Vacant
Higher Education - 1 Vacant
Legislative Committee - 1 Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Young Hearts Program will be holding meetings every Saturday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to educate the importance of nutrition and exercise in a fun environment in order to develop life-long adherence for a long healthy life.
The first meeting will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
For more information call (760) 572-4057 or email at wellnesscenter@quechantribe.com
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First widespread Freeze of the season for eastern areas of southern Gila County this morning. Areas of gusty winds in south-central Arizona through Tuesday. Frequent Low HeatRisk for many lower elevation communities this week.
The Fort Yuma Health Care Center has introduced a new Emergency Mass Notification System.
Individuals may scan the QR code to sign up to receive emergency notifications or general public information shared by the Fort Yuma Health Care Center. The phone number used to sign up must be SMS-capable as recipients will receive alerts as text messages.
For questions, please call (760) 572-4752.
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Locally windy conditions Sunday across southeast CA and the Lower CO River Valley. Frequent Low HeatRisk for many lower elevation communities. First widespread Freeze of the season for eastern areas of southern Gila County.
