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On 06/02/2021, the Legislative Committee proposed to the Tribal Council that a Community Survey be conducted to provide the Tribal community with an opportunity to share its comments and thoughts about the issues the Legislative Committee should review and their relative importance. On or about 08/16/2021, the Tribal Council authorized the conduct of the survey.
Notice of the survey appeared on the Tribe’s website on 10/14/2021, with both a *.pdf version that could be printed and returned via the Tribal Office and an online version that delivered responses to the Legislative Committee. At the conclusion of the survey period on 11/05/2021, the Committee received 151 surveys completed online and no hard copies. The Committee compiled the results and submitted its report to the Tribal Council on 12/20/2021. On 02/09/2022, the Committee requested the Tribal Council’s support for posting the survey results and the Tribal Council agreed.
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The Quechan Tribal Council believes in the effectiveness and safety of vaccinating against Covid-19. We believe it is our responsibility to do our part to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus and to protect our families and our elders. We are implementing this Vaccination Incentive Program to provide a stipend to eligible Quechan Tribal Members who have received two full doses of either Moderna or Pfizer, or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines to safeguard the health of our employees, our guests, and our membership to build herd immunity within our community, and against this deadly virus.
ELIGIBILITY:
All eligible Quechan Tribal Members over the age of 18 years old, who are “fully Vaccinated”, received TWO doses of the Moderna or Pfizer, or the SINGLE dose of Johnson & Johnson, will be eligible to receive a one-time payment of $1,000 and $500 for minors between the ages 5 – 17. The incentive is retroactive, so all Tribal members who have already received their vaccinations are eligible to receive this incentive.
PROCESS:
Tribal members must apply for the payment and show proof of your vaccination(s) by providing a copy of your Vaccination Record Card and your completed application.
Each applicant will need to sign a release for the Quechan Vaccination Incentive Program to verify the vaccination data to ensure that you have received the vaccination(s). After receiving the information, the Quechan Vaccination Incentive Program will verify that their records match the vaccination cards. Payment can be authorized by the Quechan Vaccination Incentive Program.
Tribal members and youth payments will be mailed to the address on the application. Quechan Tribal Member payments will be General Welfare payments and will not be taxed.
Please allow up to 14 working days for processing.
Application Dates: March 14, 2022 to May 31, 2022. This is a one-time only incentive
WHERE TO APPLY:
Download an application here, under the heading, COVID INCENTIVE FORM or request an application from covidrelief@quechantribe.com or call (760) 572-0123.
Submit your application to the Quechan Tribal Administration Office Drop Box; E-Mail to covidrelief@quechantribe.com; fax to (760) 572-0124 or mail to: Quechan Tribe, P.O. Box 1899, Yuma, AZ 85366; ATTN: Vaccination Incentive Program.
ELDERS PRIORITY (Ages 60 & Over) Applications can be submitted starting Thursday, March 10, 2022
All others March 14, 2022
Households can order more free at-home COVID-19 tests from the U.S. government at COVIDtests.gov to be shipped to their homes, per the White House.
Each household can order a total of eight tests. So if you ordered four in January, when the program launched, you're eligible to order a second batch of four more.
Please continue to use good hygiene habits, practice physical distancing, wear a mask when in public, and stay home if you are sick.
A wind advisory has been issued for the following areas:
- Parker Valley
- Kofa
- Yuma
- Central La Paz
- Joshua Tree NP West
- Joshua Tree NP East
- Chuckwalla Mountains
- Imperial County Southeast
- Chiriaco Summit
- Palo Verde Valley
- Chuckwalla Valley
For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. From 11:00 am MST 3/8/22 to 11:00 pm MST 3/10/22.
A blowing dust advisory is in effect until 7:00 pm pst Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Visibility will be between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust. For the wind advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Areas affected are Salton Sea, Chuckwalla Mountains, Southeastern Imperial County, Western Imperial County and Imperial County.
Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
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
Pageant - (1) Vacant
Impact Aide - (4) Vacant
Health Committee - (4) Vacant
Events Committee - (1) Vacant
Higher Education - (1) Vacant
Cultural Committee - (2) 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.
One lot of Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula (# 27032K80 on cans, # 27032K800 on cases) has been recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination.
Only one type and lot of this specialty formula has been recalled at this time.
Do not feed your baby recalled formula.
More info on FDA’s website: https://go.usa.gov/xzgQ3
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New Quechan Exhibit at the Colorado River State Historic Park.
Free entrance to the Colorado River State Historic Park for all Quechan Tribal Members February 19, 2022 through February 18, 2023.
Quechan Tribal Identification card must be presented to receive free admission.
Free admission promo not valid during special events.
For more information, please contact the park at (928) 329-0471.
Three brands of powdered infant formula have been recalled due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Do not feed your baby recalled formula.
Do not use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if they meet all 3 of these conditions:
* First two digits of the code are 22 through 37, and
* Code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
* Use-by date is 4/1/2022 (APR 2022) or later
Throw away any remaining powdered formula or return it for a refund. Visit FDA’s recall website for more information: https://go.usa.gov/xtuHS
The Omicron variant became the dominant strain of Covid19 in December 2021. At-home Covid19 tests are an important tool in our fight against this highly transmissible variant. Read more from the CDC : https://bit.ly/3qP9gdT
In an effort to increase access to Covid19 testing, especially on the Quechan reservation, the Quechan Office of Emergency Management is distributing free at-home test kits. The no cost testing kits are available by request for curbside pickup or delivery. Please contact Jillian Attaway at (928)587-5524 or email at emergencyadminassist@quechantribe.com to make arrangements.
As testing kits are limited, they will be offered as supplies last. Please continue to check the website at www.quechantribe.com for more information if and when more kits become available.
If you feel you have been exposed, have received a positive test, or are exhibiting symptoms, the Office of Emergency Management asks membership to follow up with their primary care provider for further treatment and evaluation.
As always, the Quechan Tribe continues to encourage getting vaccinated, boosted, maintain good hygiene habits, physically distance, wear a mask, and stay home if you feel ill.
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Effective Friday, January 28, 2022, Fort Yuma IHS will be requiring surgical masks or higher to enter building.
Masks will be provided to patients upon entry.
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PHASE II HIGH SPEED INTERNET EXPANSION
PHASE 2 EXPANSION – With the success and community support of the first project, TDS is expanding underground Highspeed Internet to more residents on Arnold and Picacho Roads! This notice is to inform you that the project “Right of Entry” forms must be filled out so surveyors can design the project.
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As of Monday, January 24, 2022, Vendors Square is closed due to the stay at home order issued by the Tribal Council on January 21, 2022.
We will keep all vendors updated when business can resume.
Questions? Contact EDA at (760) 572-5270 or Suite 4, Quechan Community Center, 604 Picacho Road.
The Quechan Tribal Council and Emergency Management Team has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases and it’s variants on the reservation. The Tribal Council recognizes the continued severity of this public health emergency and is concerned about the welfare of our tribal membership. We are committed to the on-going response to this unprecedented global pandemic.
Due to this recent development of the school closures, it is with the utmost urgency that the Tribal Council reinstates the Public Health Emergency "Stay at Home Order" requiring all residents of the Quechan Indian reservation to remain home and minimize contact to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and its variants. We ask for you to only travel for essential items, medications and limit gatherings with each other to household members only. This will be in effect until further notice.
We all share the responsibility to protect ourselves and our community, we urge all members of our community to be diligent with the current safety guidelines. This will help reduce hospitalizations so that our healthcare providers and front-line responders can take care of those who need urgent medical attention. We must do our best to remember COVID-19 is extremely dangerous for our children, elders over 60 and those with pre-existing medical conditions, (such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma).
The Emergency Management Team will be continually monitoring and re-evaluating changes in the pandemic affecting the community and tribal membership. Any changes in services provided by the Quechan Tribe will be forthcoming if necessary. Please routinely check the Tribe’s website at QuechanTribe.com for updates. If you are in need of PPE materials please contact Mrs. Jillian Attaway, Interim Emergency Management Director at (928) 587-5524 or email at: emergencyadminassist@quechantribe.com.
The Tribal Council commits to continue the work on necessary protocol for business to maintain operations as this crisis continues. We all must do our part to slow the spread of this rapidly changing virus. At this time, we require adherence to the temporary “Stay at Home Order.” The Quechan Indian Tribe continues to highly encourage getting vaccinated and boosted. To make an appointment at the Ft. Yuma Health Center please call (760) 572-4711. Vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death.
BE SMART, STAY SAFE, PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY
Quechan Tribal Council
Emergency Management Team
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Get your FREE COVID-19 tests online. Currently the federal government is shipping (4) free at-home Covid19 tests per address.
The tests are completely free and will ship in 7 to 12 days. If you need a Covid-19 test immediately, please call Ft. Yuma IHS at (760) 582-4711.
Remember to continue to use good hygiene habits, physically distance, mask up, and get vaccinated to help prevent illness, hospitalization, and death.
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Effective immediately: in an effort to mitigate risk of exposure of COVID-19 to our patients and staff, Ft. Yuma IHS is limiting visitors to one caregiver per patient. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please call 760-572-4100 for more information.
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
Pageant - (1) Vacant
Impact Aide - (4) Vacant
Health Committee - (4) Vacant
Events Committee - (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.
This New Year’s celebration, help reduce the spread of Covid 19 and other illness.
Stay home and avoid gatherings if you feel under the weather. Covid 19 vaccines, boosters, masking indoors and maintaining distance also protects you and others while reducing strain on hospitals.
Be smart and stay safe.
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The QHA office will be closed starting Thursday, December 23, 2021 and will reopen on Monday, January 10, 2022. Our closure is in response to the recent spike in the transmission of COVID-19 and its’ variants.
The answering service will be available for any requests. Please select the following options for assistance:
- Option 1: Maintenance
- Option 2: Security
- Option 3: Admin Staff (Leave Callback Name & Phone Number)
If you need to drop off documents or payments, please use our front door drop box. Please include head of household name and unit address for payments to be processed.
You can also reach our resident staff via email:
- Lizzette Johnson, Tax Credit Specialist/HOC: ljohnson@quechanhousing.org
- Suzanne Contreras, Compliance Specialist: scontreras@quechanhousing.org
We appreciate your continued cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Find a vaccine.
- Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
- Test to prevent spread to others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
- If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering.
Holiday traditions are important for families and children. By using safe practices we can enjoy these traditions and protect our health and the health of our loved ones.
