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Baseline Road will be closed Wednesday, December 28, 2022 and Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Please use alternate route.
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Fort Yuma Health Center is closed between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY, with the following exception: Pharmacy Window opens at 10:00 a.m.
Due to updated regular Administrative Hours from 8 am-12 pm every Thursday.
EVERY THURSDAY:
Pharmacy Window Opens at 10:00 a.m. - Pharmacy Phone Line: 760-572-4635
Clinic Opens at 12:00 p.m. - Call Center Remains Open: 760-572-4100
For medical advice during clinic closures, you may call the following:
24-hour Nurse Advice Line: Call (866) 896-1585 (toll-free)
For emergencies: Call 911
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
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On Monday, December 19, 2022, work on Baseline Road and San Pasqual Drive will commence. A series of road improvements will be performed.
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On December 5th, The General Election was held. Candidates Michael J. V. Jack and Donald W. Medart Jr. fell within the one percent (%) total vote cast. A recount was held on December 12, 2022 and showed Michael J.V. Jack And Donald W. Medart Jr. tied.
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Below normal temperatures will persist into the weekend with widespread freezing likely across SW AZ and the lower CO River Valley Saturday morning. Expect a warming trend towards normal temps going into next week with lots of sun.
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Cold overnight conditions are expected to persist in SW AZ and the CO River Valley, especially in rural areas, where lows could drop below freezing. Clear and calm conditions are expected with lots of sunshine late this week and into the weekend.
Attention fireworks vendors, applications are available.
Issuance of Fireworks Special Use Permits and booth reservations will begin on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The Special Use Permits are only valid for ten (10) days from December 22, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Only Safe and Sane Fireworks are allowed to be sold.
Please contact the EDA office for the forms and fee information at (760) 572-5270.
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We continue to monitor a strong weather system that will impact the forecast area (most likely) Sunday-Monday, with what looks like the coldest temperatures of the season likely later into next week. The current outlook shows good chances for precipitation across the Phoenix metro Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Post-system low temperatures are likely to dip below the freezing mark across large areas of the lower deserts across southern AZ by Wednesday morning.
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Effective Monday, December 19, 2022 the Route 5 Blue will ONLY service Paradise Casino hourly. Please see table below. If you have any questions, please contact the YCAT office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL/ (928) 783-2235, option 1 - TDD/TTY: 711
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is traditionally a time of great expectation for family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the season and maybe relax before the start of a new year. It is also a time for increased calls for service in the fire service. Remember to “Candle with Care” and keep fire safety in mind when doing your holiday decorating. Here is some information from the National Fire Protection Association.
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The Enrollment Department will be undergoing renovations for several days in December, resulting in a disruption of services.
Our office will be limited to emergencies only on December 6th, 13th, and 15th.
From December 5th through December 16th, ID cards will only be issued on Fridays by appointment.
To schedule an appointment, please call (760) 572-0752 and/or email: enrollmentclerk@quechantribe.com
Attention Tribal Vendors! Booth reservation application are available at the EDA office located at 604 Picacho Road, Suite 4.
All vendors must possess a business permit. Contact the EDA office at (760) 572-5270 for 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) Impact Aide - Open
- Health Committee - 3 Vacant
- Events Committee - 2 Vacant
- Higher Education Board - 1 Vacant
- Cultural Committee - 1 Vacant
- Enrollment Committee - 2 Vacant
- Election Board Alternate II - 1 Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office. Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. And it’s become the year of the Originativ. That’s what the Phoenix Suns organization is calling its new effort to showcase Arizona’s Indigenous history through the city edition uniform. It’s helping display the tight bond between the game of basketball and tribal communities.
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YUMA, AZ –November 23, 2022– Cases of influenza are rising in our community, indicating an earlier than usual start to the flu season. To help protect the health of our patients, visitors and staff, YRMC will modify visitor restrictions at the hospital beginning Wednesday, November 23.
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The Fort Yuma Health Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
For medical advice during clinic closure, you may call the following:
- 24 hour Nurse Advice Line: (866) 896-1585 (toll free)
- For emergencies: 911
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
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With flu, RSV, and COVID all circulating at concerning rates in the U.S., here are some important reminders to help keep you and your loved ones healthy this Thanksgiving.
In addition to understanding how long you may be contagious for, mitigation strategies like regular handwashing, increasing air flow, asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, and masking (ahead of your gathering and during travel) can help reduce the risk of anyone getting sick.
As always, open communication is best. Be transparent ahead of time about your symptoms, exposures, and comfort levels. And if any guests are at higher risk—very young children, older relatives, and those with certain health conditions—be inclusive of their needs.
And if you’re not feeling 100%, by all means, stay home. Sharing is for sides, not symptoms.
Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
In Arizona, there has recently been an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. This time of the year, many adults and children catch the common cold. Sometimes, what looks like a cold can actually be RSV. Many people recover quickly from RSV in a week or two, but it can be potentially more serious for others such as infants and elderly individuals. Some people are more likely to develop severe RSV infection and may need to be hospitalized.
RSV season occurs every year, and now is the time to take preventive action to keep you and your child safe. Take these preventative measures in order to stay healthy this season:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid close contact and distance yourself from sick people.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces.
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- If you're feeling sick, stay home.
For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/35v9p8m
Did you know that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires?
Tis the season to be safety smart. Check out these Holiday Safety Tips from the American Safety Council.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
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Locally strong winds on tap Wednesday, November 16, 2022... especially over parts of Southeast California/Lower Colorado River Valley. Gusts to 30-40 mph possible... even higher over ridge tops. Elevated Fire Danger levels/areas of blowing dust are likely.
Motorists beware!
Be careful with ignition sources!
