Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Center - EOC

05/03/2023

5.2.23 PUBLIC NOTICE UPDATES FROM THE NAVAJO NATION EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING IN CHINLE, AZ.

--The Emergency Operation Center will be open on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 to Friday, May 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--The American Red Cross shelter IS CLOSED. However, the American Red Cross will continue feeding affected families of the Chinle flooding until Friday, May 5, 2023. The last meal that will served will be lunch at 11:00 a.m.

--If any assistance is needed from the American Red Cross, please contact the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

—The Chinle Chapter House is starting to clean the impacted flood areas. They will be cutting up the trees, picking up debris, and cleaning up washed out roads reported to Chinle Chapter House. They are also still conducting home assessments. For more information, call Chinle Chapter House at (928) 674-2052.

--For immediate emergency assistance, please call the Navajo Police Department-Chinle District at 928-674-2111/2112.

--On Thursday, April 27, 2023, there was a Flood Warning issued for Chinle, Arizona, by the National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona. As of Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Flood Warning is downgraded to a Flood Advisory.

--The Apache County Roads Department is aware of the road wash out on County Road 566, in Many Farms, Arizona. The Apache County Road crew is on site. The community is urged to use caution in the area. For more additional information or questions, please call Apache County District 1 at (928) 674-5664.

--TOURISTS : If you are traveling within the Canyon De Chelly Visitors Center, this is within a flood zone and please be aware of the recent flooding in the area. The Canyon De Chelly Monument is temporarily CLOSED, until the Navajo Nation of State of Emergency is lifted.

—If counseling services are needed, please call Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health (NNDBMS) counselor, Peggy Francis, with Shiprock Outpatient Services (928) 797-2903 (Available 24/7) or call the NNDBMS Crisis Response Team-Fort Defiance (928) 551-0189.

--Indian Health Service-Chinle Agency is offering a pipeline medication refill service. For medication refills, please call IHS-Chinle Agency (928) 674-7998.

--PARENTS: KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM FLOODED AREAS. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THE FLOODED WATERS. There is tree debris, fencing debris, and trash in the water. Also, there is deep sink holes and the water is unsafe due to water flooding into outhouses and sewage drainages.

--It has been advised for residences to stay away from nearby power lines. The EOC recommends if residents see a down power line or power pole, please contact NTUA 1(800) 528-5011 or the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--For those living in their residences in flooded areas, please try airing out your home by opening your windows to prevent mold.

05/02/2023

05/02/2023

5.1.23 PUBLIC NOTICE UPDATES FROM THE NAVAJO NATION EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING IN CHINLE, AZ.

--The Emergency Operation Center will be open on Monday, May 1, 2023 to Friday, May 5, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A call number has been set up for those who need to be evacuated and for those who need food and water (for those that are staying in their homes). Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--The American Red Cross will be closing their shelter at the Chinle Chapter House on Tuesday,, May 2, 2023. However, the American Red Cross will continue feeding affected families of the Chinle flooding until Friday, May 5, 2023. The last meal that will served will be lunch at 11:00 a.m.

--If any assistance is needed from the American Red Cross, please contact the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--For immediate emergency assistance, please call the Navajo Police Department-Chinle District at 928-674-2111/2112.

--On Thursday, April 27, 2023, there was a Flood Warning issued for Chinle, Arizona, by the National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona. As of Sunday, April 30, 2023, the Flood Warning has downgraded to a Flood Advisory.

--The Apache County Roads Department is aware of the road wash out on County Road 566, in Many Farms, Arizona. The Apache County Road crew is on site. The community is urged to use caution in the area. For more additional information or questions, please call Apache County District 1 at (928) 674-5664.

--TOURISTS : If you are traveling within the Canyon De Chelly Visitors Center, this is within a flood zone and please be aware of the recent flooding in the area. The Canyon De Chelly Monument is temporarily CLOSED, until the Navajo Nation of State of Emergency is lifted.

--The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health (NNDBMS) will be providing counseling and traditional practitioner help for residences affected by the flooding, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call Stanley Reddye, (928) 309-8544, Traditional Practitioner.

***If counseling services are needed right away, please call Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health (NNDBMS) counselor, Peggy Francis, with Shiprock Outpatient Services (928) 797-2903 (Available 24/7) or call the NNDBMS Crisis Response Team-Fort Defiance (928) 551-0189.

--Indian Health Service-Chinle Agency is offering a pipeline medication refill service. For medication refills, please call IHS-Chinle Agency (928) 674-7998.

--PARENTS: KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM FLOODED AREAS. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THE FLOODED WATERS. There is tree debris, fencing debris, and trash in the water. Also, there is deep sink holes and the water is unsafe due to water flooding into outhouses and sewage drainages.

--It has been advised for residences to stay away from nearby power lines. The EOC recommends if residents see a down power line or power pole, please contact NTUA 1(800) 528-5011 or the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--For those living in their residences in flooded areas, please try airing out your home by opening your windows to prevent mold.

04/30/2023

4.29.23 PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE NAVAJO NATION EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING IN CHINLE, AZ.

--The Emergency Operation Center will be open on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A call number has been set up for those who need to be evacuated and or those who need food and water (for those that are staying in their homes). Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--THE CHINLE CHAPTER WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 TO ALLOW STAFF TO GET REST.

**Reminder: Home assessments are still being completed. The Chapter will work to provide an update once assessments are done.

--If any assistance is needed from the American Red Cross, please contact the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--For immediate emergency assistance, please call the Navajo Police Department-Chinle District at 928-674-2111/2112.

--If counseling services are needed, please call Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health (NNDBMS) counselor, Peggy Francis, with Shiprock Outpatient Services (928) 797-2903 (Available 24/7) or call the NNDBMS Crisis Response Team-Fort Defiance (928) 551-0189.

--Indian Health Service-Chinle Agency: Patients needing urgent medication refills on Sunday, April 30, 2023, will need to be seen in the Emergency Department.

--PARENTS: KEEP YOUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM FLOODED AREAS. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO PLAY IN THE FLOODED WATERS. There is tree debris, fencing debris, and trash in the water. Also, there is deep sink holes and the water is unsafe due to water flooding into outhouses and sewage drainages.

--It has been advised for residences to stay away from nearby powerlines. The EOC recommends if residents see a down power line or power pole, please contact NTUA 1(800) 528-5011 or the Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--For those living in their residences in flooded areas, please try airing out your home by opening your windows to prevent mold.

--The Navajo Nation EOC is aware of the road issue in Many Farms, AZ, on County Road 566. The community is urged to use caution in the area.

04/30/2023

4.29.23 - PUBLIC NOTICE: PROJECTED WEATHER FORECAST

Above normal warmth will continue this weekend with a noticeable pattern change next week with temperatures closer to near normal by mid-week. Here's a graphic with the details!

04/29/2023

4.28.23 PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE NAVAJO NATION EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING IN CHINLE, AZ.

--The Emergency Operation Center will be open on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A call number has been set up for those who need to be evacuated and or those who need food and water (for those that are staying in their homes). Navajo Nation Emergency Operation Call Center (928) 383-7121.

--If you are in need of food, water or sandbags, the Chinle Chapter House can help with these resources. **Please note there is a limited supply of sandbags per household. For more information: Chinle Chapter House (928) 674-2052/2054.

--For those who need shelter or food, American Red Cross is set up at the Chinle Chapter House. For more information: Chinle Chapter House (928) 674-2052/2054.

--For immediate emergency assistance, please call the Navajo Police Department-Chinle District at 928-674-2111/2112.

--If counseling services are needed, please call Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health (NNDBMS) counselor, Peggy Francis, with Shiprock Outpatient Services (928) 797-2903 (Available 24/7) or call the NNDBMS Crisis Response Team-Fort Defiance (928) 551-0189

--Indian Health Service-Chinle Agency is offering a pipeline medication refill service, however, if you call to refill your medication, you will not receive your medication until Monday, May 1, 2023. IHS-Chinle Agency (928) 674-7998

--It has been strongly advised to keep children away from any flooded area. There are deep sink holes and the water is unsafe due to water flooding into outhouses and sewage drainages. It has been advised for residences to stay away from nearby powerlines as well.

--For those in their residences, please try airing out your home by opening your windows to prevent mold.

--There will be no road closures in the Chinle area this weekend.

04/28/2023

This information is shared on behalf of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

04/28/2023

This information is shared on behalf of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

04/28/2023

4.28.23 - PUBLIC NOTICE: PROJECTED WEATHER FORECAST

--Temperatures will be slightly cooler today as a trough drops down through the Four Corners region.
--Highs will top out in the 60s across the higher elevations and into the 70s and 80s in the lower elevations and valleys.
--North to northeast winds will gust around 30 to 40 mph across eastern portions of Arizona this morning before starting to drop off this afternoon and evening. The highest gusts will be downwind of the southward facing terrain.

(Information provided by the US National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona)

04/28/2023

TRAFFIC ALERT: CHINLE DISTRICT

The Chinle District is providing the following road conditions:

9:15 a.m./April 28, 2023

Just a reminder there is a road closure starting from the Jehovah Witness Church turnoff, going east to the junction of Navajo Route 7 and Navajo Route 64, for NDOT to continue construction work. This road closure will be today, Friday, April 28, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The road will be impassable with the exception of emergency vehicles only. Please find alternative routes to take. It is recommended to take Navajo Route 12 to US 191 into Chinle, A.Z.

04/27/2023

4.27.23 - PUBLIC NOTICE: PROJECTED WEATHER FORECAST FOR CHINLE, AZ

⚠️ Areal Flood Warning ⚠️ in effect until 12:00 AM MDT Monday for portions of Apache County.

This includes Chinle. More info: https://www.weather.gov/fgz/wwa?wfo=KFGZ&haz=FA&sig=W&etn=0018.

04/27/2023

4.27.23 PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE NAVAJO NATION EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FLOODING IN CHINLE, AZ

CHINLE, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services (DBMHS) is offering counseling services to those who are affected by flooding impacts. DBMHS staff was available today and will be available tomorrow, April 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help those who need counseling due to the severe impacts the flooding has caused. A DBMHS traditional practitioner, will also be on site to assist.

“We understand that at some point, someone is going to have a crisis even after hours, you don’t know when they are going to have anxiety attack, because everybody is different,” stated Peggy Francis, counselor for the DBMHS Shiprock Outpatient Services. “I am available by phone twenty-four hours. My specialty is youth counseling.” stated Francis.

For information on more counseling services with DBMHS, within a specific agency, please call:

Shiprock Outpatient Services: (505) 368-1438

Peggy Francis, DBMHS counselor, Shiprock Outpatient Services: (928) 797-2903

Chinle Outpatient: (928) 674-2571

Fort Defiance Outpatient: (928) 729-4012

Dilkon Outpatient: (928) 657-8000

Window Rock Outpatient: (Central Administration) (928) 871-6140

DBMHS Crisis Response Team-Fort Defiance (928) 551-0189