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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
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With elevated moisture levels expected throughout the week, favorable conditions for thunderstorms and associated impacts are forecast.
Key Points:
- Elevated storm chances (greater than 40%) and associated impacts will persist through most of the week
- Moderate HeatRisk to continue for southeast California throughout the week
Do you have a new or unexplained rash, sores, or other symptoms of monkeypox? Contact a health care provider immediately about testing and treatment options and avoid contact with others. Learn more about monkeypox at go.cdph.ca.gov/monkeypox
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Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine is another important tool in the pandemic. It is a protein subunit vaccine, a type used safely in the U.S. for over 30 years. If you’re not vaccinated against COVID-19, now is the time.
Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
Find a vaccine near you: www.vaccines.gov
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Free Covid-19 test kits are available at Yuma County libraries (YCLD) locations. Request a kit at the circulation desk or call (928) 782-1971 to request a kit for curbside pick up.
Limit one kit per person, while supplies last. Only patrons 18 years or older can request a kit.
At home Covid-19 test kits are also available by request through the Office of Emergency Management. Please call 928-587-5524 to arrange pick up or delivery.
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Updated WRO West: Elevated rain chances tonight into tomorrow morning. Better chances for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon/evening over SE CA. Stronger storms Thursday afternoon/evening will be capable of producing locally heavy rain/flash flooding, very strong winds, and blowing dust. Isolated storms possible on Friday. This weekend's increase in widespread rainfall will contain storms with gusty winds, blowing dust, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding possible.
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Whether you're thinking about vaccinations for young people in your family, or you want to help talk about the topic with people you know, we've pulled together some of the biggest reasons COVID-19 vaccines are safe and important for kids.
Call (760)572-4711 to schedule an appointment with Ft. Yuma IHS
Read even more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/10-reasons-to-vaccinate-your-5-under-child-for-covid-19-as-soon-as-possible
Oregon State University is pleased to announce that beginning with fall term 2022, any enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribal nation will be considered an in-state OSU student for purposes of tuition.
What is monkeypox and how does it spread? Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento, explains what you should know about the rare virus, including how it is treated, what the symptoms can be and why transmission is different than with COVID-19.
The Quechan Tribal Council's "Honoring Our Elders" event scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2022 has been postponed due to increased numbers of COVID-19 and the surging Omicron BA.5 variant.
The health and safety of our tribal elders and community is very important to all.
The event will be rescheduled to a later date, when it is deemed safe for our elders and everyone in attendance.
Thank you.
