FARMINGTON – Severe flooding in some areas from monsoon storms has prompted the Navajo Nation Emergency Management Agency to report severe weather as forecasters call for more rainfall throughout the week in the Navajo Nation. I have issued an alarm.
“Due to periods of heavy rainfall, flood monitoring remains in effect throughout the Navajo Nation,” according to a news release issued by the Office of the President and Vice President on the evening of July 28.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez met with officials from a number of agencies in Indian Wells, Arizona to discuss the damage caused by the floods and issue a public warning to take the situation seriously.
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“Our administration continues to support some communities that experience heavy rainfall during the monsoon season,” Nez told the group. “Workers from the Navajo Department of Transportation are also continuing work to restore the flooded road.”
This group includes officials from the Indian Wells Chapter, Navajo Nation Emergency Management Director Harlan Cleveland, Navajo Transportation Authority Director Garrett Silversmith, Navajo County, Navajo Tribal Public Utilities Authority, and Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority personnel. It was
“Monsoonal humidity is forecast to bring more showers and thunderstorms across the country over the weekend and into the weekend,” Nez noted. “Stay prepared and vigilant and make sure your family and elders have essentials such as food, water and firewood. Please exercise caution and avoid walking or driving into flooded areas because of the flooding.It is important to plan ahead in case your home is flooded.”
Community health officers and public health nurses from the Navajo Department of Health are also helping older and vulnerable residents. The Navajo Department of Transportation will work as quickly as possible to clear the roads and repair them in case more road spills occur this week.
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Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Liza urged people to prepare emergency kits and stay vigilant.
“First and foremost, every household should have an emergency preparedness kit that includes water, food, medicines, radios, flashlights, batteries, first aid kits, whistles, pet supplies and important paperwork,” he said. Liza said. “By taking the time to prepare an emergency kit, you will be better prepared in an emergency. it won’t.”
Weather-related information is available from the National Weather Service website at: https://www.weather.gov/.
