Announcements
Wildfire season is one more reason for drivers to use extra care
As warm, dry weather settles into our state, the Arizona Department of Transportation is urging drivers to use extra care with their vehicles to reduce the chance of igniting a wildfire.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are fun to drive and take the user off-road along trails. As such, the vehicle is often in contact with vegetation.
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Choosing safer activities indoor and outdoor for vaccinated vs. not vaccinated people. Get a COVID-19 vaccine. For more information visit cdc.gov/coronavirus.
The safest place during high winds is indoors.
Postpone outdoor activities if a wind advisory or high wind warning has been issued.
Were you in foster care and are now looking to earna degree or certificate? Apply for ETV to see if you qualify for funding for school!
ETV provides up to $5,000 per academic year to current and former foster youth for school-related expenses. Participating students work with a Student Advisor and receive campus-based coaching and financial assistance.
Contact us if you have any questions.
www.statevoucher.org
1-855-220-8200
az@statevoucher.org
A project funded by the Minority Business Development Agency (U.S. Department of Commerce) and is operated by Southwest Business Development Consultants, LLC in partnership with Data Management of New Mexico, LLC. The project provides Access to unlimited Opportunities, Access to Capital, and Access to Resources & new markets for American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian and Minority-owned Businesses located on Southwest rural reservation lands and local community areas. There is no cost for our core services, which will focus on Entrepreneurship, Small Business Training, Federal Set-Aside Training & Coaching, Community & Economic Development and Small Business Resource Referral/Identification. Minority Certification Services are fee based. The purpose of the Project is to provide the following services & resources:
1. Federal Contracting Strategies, Training & Coaching. Assessment & Certification Services for Federal Set-Aside Programs such as the SBA 8(a) Certification Program, HUB Zone, WOSB, SDVOSB, & Buy-Indian Act Initiatives
2. Quarterly Small Business Training, One-On-One Meetings & Consulting Services
3. Access to Opportunities / Access to Resources / Access to Capital
To schedule an Initial Consultation with our professional staff please contact:
Michael D. Peacock
Senior Business Consultant
505-342-8046
mpeacock@swbdc.com
Darla M. Jones
Project Manager
505-342-8046
dmjones@swbdc.com
Russell F. Pedro
Senior Certification & Training Specialist
505-219-7427
rfpedro@dmnm.co
Stopping COVID-19 requires using all available tools, including vaccination. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus. Safe and effective vaccines are critical to protecting families and ending the spread of the virus.
Vaccines have been shown as safe and effective in large trials of more than 20,000 people, including Native American participants.
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards.
IF YOU ARE UNDER A THUNDERSTORM WARNING, FIND SAFE SHELTER RIGHT AWAY
Has COVID-19 left you with feelings of anxiety, fear, loneliness, stress? Statewide providers are ready to help with support and connection to resources.
Get connected with a free crisis counselor. Call 211. 100% free and confidential.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) lists stationary or portable space heaters as responsible for 86% of heating related fire deaths.
With the winter months already in full force, most of us that choose to use a space heater remain vulnerable to the dangers they can present when not operated properly.
Our team at Safety.com dug in to do research and recently published a comprehensive guide that includes tips and recommendations that your readers may find useful.
You can find our guide here:
https://www.safety.com/10-space-heater-safety-tips-to-keep-your-home-warm/
Our guide includes:
- Important tips on what to look for when buying a space heater
- Best practices for where, when, and how to stay safe when operating
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If you need to have a repair person or other visitors in your home, combine fresh air with strategies like wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart to slow the spread of Covid-19:
- Open doors and windows
- Place a fan near an open window or door, blowing outside.
- Turn on the exhaust fans in your bathroom and kitchen. Keep them running for 1 hour after the visit to remove virus particles.
Outdoor recreational fires include campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and grills. These are fun to use, but use caution so that the fire you make doesn’t get out of hand.
It’s important to start outdoor fires in a place that has been cleared of all flammable material, such as weeds or grass, so that it can’t spread. It’s also important to have a bucket of water or a hose nearby.
Finally, make sure there are no more glowing embers before walking away from the fire. Remember, never leave a fire unattended—and glowing embers are fire.
Don’t get caught in a sudden storm thinking your wipers are okay. Chances are if you haven’t changed them over the summer, they need to be. Please check over the weekend!
A Power Point presentation regarding the Covid-19 disease has been created containing useful information.
You may view the presentation by clicking here.
On Thursday, January 7, 2021 the Quechan Tribal Council delivered COVID-19 Care Kits to tribal families. This event was held at the QHA sub-division.
The care kits included COVID-19 information, temperature record card, symptom checker, pill organizer, pulse oximeter, masks, and a digital thermometer.
Additional distributions are planned and announced here.
If you smell or see smoke:
- Minimize outdoor activities, even if you're healthy
- Children, the elderly and people with respiratory or heart conditions should especially avoid being outdoors when air quality is poor.
- Stay indoors with doors and windows closed as much as possible.
- Those with asthma should follow their management plan.
- If you are coughing, short of breath, or have other symptoms you think are caused by smoke, contact your health care provider.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - It's a unique take on ancient tribal traditions.
The "Heroes United" exhibit, currently on display at the Yuma Art Center features the work of Charles Escalanti. Ecalanti, whose moniker is Magnus Titanium, is a freelance artist and a council member of the indigenous Quechan tribe in Yuma. Through his art, he wants to represent his tribe's culture and rich history with a modern twist.
BEGINNING OCTOBER 5, 2020, SPVUSD MEAL SERVICE WILL CHANGE
Every Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM – SPVUSD will now be serving 7 days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Your children do not need to be with you.
• Students can pick up their own meals as long as they are wearing masks. • We can serve any children in the community who are 0-18. If a student is enrolled at San Pasqual and is 19, they will be served.
• Service will be at 4 locations:
o Cafeteria
o New Sub Park
o Old Sub Park
o Winterhaven Sheriff’s New Substation
• Please wear a mask when picking up meals. • You will be asked how many children are in your family.
• Please remember:
o Cold Food: Refrigerate as soon as possible or within 2 hours maximum.
o Frozen Foods: Place in freezer immediately
o Cooking Instructions: Remove packaging and cook in microwave or oven until 165 degrees. Follow all cooking instructions on packaging.
A PARTIR DEL 5 DE OCTUBRE DE 2020, EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE SPVUSD CAMBIARÁ
Todos los martes de 7:30 a. M. A 9:00 a. M., SPVUSD ahora servirá desayuno, almuerzo y cena para 7 días.
• Sus hijos no necesitan estar con usted.
• Los estudiantes pueden recoger sus propias comidas siempre y cuando usen máscaras. • Podemos servir a cualquier niño de la comunidad que tenga entre 0 y 18 años. Si un estudiante está matriculado en San Pasqual y tiene 19 años, se le atenderá.
• El servicio estará en 4 ubicaciones:
? Cafetería
? El parque en el Nuevo Sub
? El parque en el Old Sub
? Nueva subestación del Sheriff de Winterhaven
• Por favor use una mascarilla cuando recoja las comidas. • Se le preguntará cuántos niños hay en su familia.
• Por favor recuerde:
o Comida fría: Refrigere lo antes posible o dentro de las 2 horas como máximo.
o Alimentos congelados: colóquelos en el congelador inmediatamente
o Instrucciones de cocción: Retire el empaque y cocine en microondas u horno hasta 165 grados. Siga todas las instrucciones de cocción en el empaque.
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District Stacey Garcia, Cafeteria Manager sgarcia@spvusd.org
Schedule is subject to change
Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in any of the schools in the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District: If you have filled out a form requesting a HotSpot and have not picked it up, please contact Nadia Moe at 760-572-0222 ext 2095 or nmoe@spvusd.org to schedule an appointment.
For those parents that have not filled out the form, but are in need of a hotspot, we will reopen the form on Monday, October 19, 2020. The link to fill out the form is: https://forms.gle/GnHsnyB2jXJXVrKUA
Technology Hotline Open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday
Jesse Moe: 760-572-0222 ext 2277 or jmoe@spvusd.org
Stephen Ferrer: 760-572-0222 ext. 2195 or sferrer@spvusd.org
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.
Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html
