National Tribal Emergency Management Council

09/25/2024

Good morning world! Well, this is to all my Facebook, friends and family and all my Emergency Management Family anf Friends,

I just woke up in the most disoriented place that I’ve been since the cancer set in four years ago . Alone, dark, soaking wet, and really, not sure where I was, facing the largest surgery of my life. I know that you’ve all believed in me. To be strong, to be a fighter, a lot I will continue to fight. But I will be a little bit honest, it took me quite a while to figure out where I was this morning.

For the first time , I was really scared because I really did not know where I was. I’m very grateful for the staff here that was able to help me figure out where I am and what was happening in a pretty quick manner. Sonow to share with the rest of you the rest of the story, i am scheduled to have a portion of my colon removed this morning. I met with the “urology, Ben and team” no do I need to get up here? It’s hard for me right now. Neuropathy is very sensitive right now. Is off the chart. But if all goes well, all will be over shortly.

09/11/2024

Pre-colonization Glass Gem Corn, Indigenous to North America, regrown by a Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. This particular corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties. .. ~~

08/12/2024

I realize that this is going to be a longshot however I’m looking for my Facebook family and friends help. Many years ago I attended a training at the Hanford training center. The Washington State EMD had hired a catering group to come in and do the barbecue. Everyone was talking about the sauce that this particular caterer made, it was different than any other barbecue sauce that I’ve had. It really was amazing. It was not a vinegar based barbecue sauce, but quite the contrary. it was more like a brisket sauce than it was a traditional barbecue sauce. Does anybody out there recall or no or remember this particular catering company and/or have a good recipe that’s close to what they served? Thanks everyone. I will keep experimenting until I find a recipe that’s close.

07/03/2024

Wildland firefighters work in strenuous, stressful environments and make heroic efforts to keep communities safe. Today and every day, we honor those who dedicate their lives to protecting families, infrastructure and natural resources.

Photo of the BLM Oregon & Washington Vale Interagency Hotshot Crew taken during the historic 2021 KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

07/03/2024

The Navajo Police Department honors the “Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance” for wildland firefighters that takes place annually from June 30-July 6. This week recognizes and pays tribute to the men and women who lost their lives battling wildland fires.

Today, we honor the 19 courageous firefighters who lost their lives on the Granite Mountain Hotshots, 11 years ago.

Please keep their families and friends in your prayers and thoughts today. ❤️

07/03/2024

In honor of National , we’d like to recognize two of BLM Nevada’s .

In July of 2016, three BLM firefighters were returning to Winnemucca after conducting a routine patrol to investigate lightening strikes near Denio, NV. About 37 miles north of Winnemucca, their engine’s right-rear tire suffered a catastrophic failure, resulting in a single-vehicle rollover accident.

One firefighter was airlifted to a hospital in Reno and released two days later. Unfortunately, Jacob M. O’Malley, 27, and Will P. Hawkins, 22, suffered fatal injuries and passed away in the line of duty on July 10, 2016.

In 2016, friends and family came together to erect this memorial to Jacob and Will on Hwy 140 near the site of the accident. We continue to remember their service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the public and our natural and cultural resources. They are greatly missed in the fire community and well beyond.

07/03/2024

The Blue Lake Rancheria OES Resiliency Training and Innovation Center and the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe have been doing amazing work over the past several years and have set the bar very high for all communities across the country to aspire to. Please read and follow along to learn more about their incredible work that they are doing, building important relationships and showing everyone how important these relationships are in any emergency management program. Great job to all those involved.

Duke Ostenberg

07/03/2024

Continued thoughts and concern for all those living in these impacted parts of the country. Keep us updated with your personal stories and experiences with these new weather patterns.

Severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, particularly across parts of the Ozarks and Ohio Valley, and portions of the northern and central Plains. Excessive rainfall is forecast Wednesday in the Midwest which may bring areas of flash flooding.

07/03/2024

UPDATE July 3, 2024 at 1:26 p.m. - Humboldt Transit Authority is offering free rides to anyone who needs a ride to a Cooling Center. Just let your bus driver know when you get on the bus.

Please note updated times and locations as of July 2, 2024 at 11:58 a.m.

📢 📢 In response to the extreme heat forecast for the coming days, Humboldt County is opening cooling centers at the Hoopa, Willow Creek and Garberville library branches. These centers will provide a safe and cool environment for residents seeking relief from the high temperatures that are expected to reach into the 100s in some locations. 📢📢

Cooling centers will be opened at the following locations and times:

𝗞𝗶𝗺 𝗬𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆
370 Loop Road, Hoopa
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, July 2: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: Closed for the holiday.
Friday, July 5: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 6: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Phone: 530-625-5082

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆
39 Mayfair St. (at Highway 299 & 96), Willow Creek
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, July 2: Closed
Wednesday, July 3: noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: Closed for the holiday.
Friday, July 5: noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 6: noon to 4 p.m.
Phone: 530-629-2146

𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆
715 Cedar St., Ste. A, Garberville
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday, July 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3: noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: Closed for the holiday.
Friday, July 5: noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 6: noon to 4 p.m.
Phone: 707-923-2230

These cooling centers will be equipped with air conditioning, water, seating and reading materials to ensure a comfortable and relaxing environment. Library staff will be on hand to assist visitors and provide information on staying safe during extreme heat.

Residents are reminded to take precautions during high temperatures, including staying hydrated, wearing light clothing and avoiding strenuous activities during peak heat hours. Special attention should be given to children, the elderly and pets, who are more susceptible to heat-related illness.

For more information about the cooling centers or tips on staying safe during extreme heat, please visit humboldtgov.org/emergency or contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) at 707-268-2500.

07/03/2024

Nespelem, WA - Colville Reservation Fire Danger Rating is at "High".

HIGH - Fires start easily and spread at a fast rate. All fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High- intensity burning may develop on slopes, or in concentrations of fine fuel. Fire may become serious and difficult to control unless they are hit hard and fast while small.

07/03/2024