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This is the schedule for the San Pasqual Valley School District morning bus.
If your student misses the bus For questions, please contact:
Robert Mattson
Transportation Coordinator
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District
1-760-572-0222 EXT 2074
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There will be an increasing potential for thunderstorms over the next few days, with a heightened threat for heavy rainfall and flash flooding Friday into Saturday. Continue to watch local weather reports, prepare your home for storms, and check on family, friends, and neighbors.
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Update 08/16/22 1:20 pm:
The food box distribution by the Food Bank is complete. A few boxes are available at the Paradise Cooling Center located next door to Paradise Casino.
Original Post:
The Imperial Valley Food Bank has provided 110 food boxes for the Quechan community members that have been affected by the power outages during the recent storms.
The distribution/pick up will be at the Paradise Casino parking lot beginning at 11:00 am today, 8/16/22, until all boxes have been distributed.
This is a first come first serve basis.
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The Imperial County Department of Social Services will be located today, 08/16/22, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the South Parking Lot of Paradise Casino to assist with benefits applications for
- CalFresh
- Medi-Cal
- CalWORKS
They will also
- Answer any questions regarding benefits.
- Assist with Benifits.com.
- EBT Disaster benefits replacement.
Due to the unforseen weather and power outages, we have decided to wait to open on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
We will begin the school year with zoom sessions.
The Teachers will be calling you for a Home Visit soon. They will inform you of the Zoom process and times. They will also give you the information needed to sign onto Zoom.
If you have any questions, please call Danette Joaquin at (760) 572-0263 or email: d.joaquin@quechantribe.com.
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...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern La Paz, central Yuma and southeastern Imperial Counties through 1000 PM MST/1000 PM PDT/...
At 855 PM MST/855 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Winterhaven to 6 miles west of Paloma. Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Somerton, Martinez Lake, Gadsden, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Wellton, Tacna, Kinter, Andrade, Winterhaven, Araby, Blaisdell, Tyson, Dateland, Ligurta, Mohawk and Roll.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 71.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 84 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 62.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a
* Dust Storm Warning for... Southwestern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona... Eastern Imperial County in southeastern California...
* Until 900 PM MST/900 PM PDT/.
* At 801 PM MST/801 PM PDT/, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 27 miles northeast of Brawley to 16 miles north of Algodones Dunes to 7 miles east of Martinez Lake to 6 miles south of Wellton, moving southwest at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel.
* This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 32. CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 40 and 96. AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 54. Locations impacted include... Yuma, El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Somerton, Gadsden, Fortuna Foothills, San Luis, Holtville, Wellton, Gordon's Well, Algodones Dunes, Kinter, Andrade and Winterhaven. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dust storms are unhealthy and have been known to lead to Valley Fever. Avoid outdoor exposure. Dust storms lead to dangerous driving conditions with visibility reduced to near zero. If driving, avoid dust storms if possible. If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.
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As the Monsoon Season continues, our area is expected to see minor to severe storm weather. We ask that you all be prepared for any situations such as power outages, thunder/rain storms and even temporary relocation measures.
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On Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at approx. 06:24pm. We experienced a Microburst which damaged 68 Imperial Irrigation District (IID) electric poles and lines, over 845 households within the boundaries of the Quechan Indian Reservation and surrounding areas are affected. The IID staff is currently working on replacing damaged lines and restoring power to the affected homes.
The Cooling Center located at the Paradise Casino Event Center is available for temporary sheltering, and is open around the clock until further notice. The Yuma Area Red Cross team, Paradise Casino Staff and Quechan Tribal Staff are on hand to assist, water, snacks and cots are available.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is continuing to work with Local and State agencies in Unified Command while restoration is in progress, we sympathize with you all, as this event affected our entire Community.
Please utilize the following to stay informed and please pass the word along to those who do not use online or text services:
- quechantribe.com
- Pocket Stop Emergency Text notification system - Text "Quechan" to 444222 to sign up
- Quechan Housing Authority RoboCall and text messaging system is available to QHA residents
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As you know we are experiencing power outages on the reservation and have power poles down. The affected areas are currently being worked on by the Imperial Irrigation District staff (IID) to repair damage and restoration of power. If you are in the affected area, please stay home until we can get assistance to safely escort you out of your home, if you have transportation do not drive over fallen electrical lines. If you do not live in the affected areas, please stay out those areas while the IID staff is working on the damages, so that roadways can remain clear.
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Quechan Tribal President Jordan Joaquin sends an important message to the community members and tribal members regarding the power outage due to the storm that hit the area on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern La Paz, west central Yuma and southeastern Imperial Counties through 600 PM MST/600 PM PDT/...
At 500 PM MST/500 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Martinez Lake, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust may also develop.
Locations impacted include...
Yuma, Martinez Lake, Fortuna Foothills, Blaisdell, Kinter, Andrade, Winterhaven and Araby.
This includes the following highways...
AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 1 and 15.
CA Interstate 8 between mile markers 89 and 96.
AZ Route 95 between mile markers 29 and 47.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and California, including the following areas, in southwest Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, Parker Valley, Southeast Yuma County and Yuma.
In California, Chiriaco Summit, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County Southwest, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Joshua Tree NP East, Joshua Tree NP West, Palo Verde Valley and Salton Sea.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
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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 (4) Vacant
Health Committee (2) Vacant
Events Committee (1) Vacant
Higher Education (1) Vacant
Cultural Committee (2) Vacant
Election Board Judge (1) Vacant
Election Board Clerk I (1) Vacant
Election Board Clerk II (1) Vacant
Election Board Alternate II (1) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to: Kaylee N. Hartt, Interim Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday – Friday During the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To begin receiving text notifications from the Quechan Indian Tribe via the Redflag notification system please view the video for a quick walk through.
The Quechan Indian Tribe wants you and your loved ones to be safe and informed during emergencies in our area.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM MST/230 PM PDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California, including the following counties, in southwest Arizona, Yuma. In southeast California, Imperial.
* WHEN...Until 230 PM MST /230 PM PDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
On Friday, August 12, 2022, the Quechan Tribe was gifted with pallets of bottled water and dried goods from the Tohono O'odom Tribe -San Lucy District Tribal Council.
Members of the San Lucy Council and Staff delivered the donations to the Paradise Event Center, where the items donated will be stored. The Quechan Tribe is grateful and appreciates the kindness of the San Lucy Tribal Council and Chairman Reyna.
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The EDA and Enrollment offices are closed effective at 1:00 pm today through 8:00 am Monday, 08/15/2022, due to the use of the Quechan Community Center parking lots by IID to support its efforts to replace fallen power poles and restore power throughout the area.
Boosters maintain your protection against COVID-19 and prevent serious illness. Find vaccines and boosters near you by calling your primary care provider, county health department, and contacting Ft. Yuma IHS at 760-572-4711.
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Monkeypox usually begins with flu-like symptoms, then progresses into a rash and sores on the body. Risk to the general public is still low, but cases are increasing in the U.S. and California. The virus primarily spreads from close skin-to-skin contact (hugging, kissing, sexual/intimate contact) and sharing items (bedding, towels, clothing) with someone who has symptoms. It’s important to understand which activities increase your exposure risk to help keep you and your community safe.
If you’ve been exposed to monkeypox or have symptoms, call a health care provider or your local health department. Learn more about monkeypox at go.cdph.ca.gov/monkeypox
