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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

If you are a Tribal Elder  or  have  Medical  Needs are still without power, please Call Sophia Perez - Executive Secretary at 928-919-6791 (Text Messages and Emails are unavailable, please Call)

If you are in need of assistance from Quechan Social Services, please Call Shelyne Twist - Community Liaison at 760-572-0201 ext. 207

If you have fallen debris from trees or other obstruction as a result of the storm, please Call Jeremy Douglas - Public Works Director at 928- 920-4238

If you have Covid related needs please Call Jillian Attaway - Emergency Management at 928-587-5524

For Emergency situations please Dial 9-1-1

Please be safe and be well,
Quechan Tribal Council