Wednesday, August 17, 2020
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Yá’át’ééh!
Thank you for taking COVID-19 seriously. The sacrifices you’re making during this time – closing of businesses, cancelling of gatherings and social distancing from those you love are not in vain. These are incredibly important as we are doing all we can to slow the spread and flatten the curve. Remember Coconino County to mask up!
Although many county offices are closed to the public, we are still working for you. I am still working for you. I am excited to continue my work with, and for, the residents of Coconino County District 5. I am please to share this weekly e-blast with you to provide you with a weekly update on my efforts, the latest COVID-19 information, and share resources from other community partners. We are in this together.
Sincerely,
Lena Fowler
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District 5 Tuba City Office Hours
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Our Tuba City office is physically closed to the public, but we are still working for you.
Remote Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday | 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Fridays and holidays
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Facebook Virtual Town Hall on Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Watch the July 17 Town Hall with Supervisor Lena Fowler and Arizona Department of Economic Security Policy Administrator Jeramia Garcia Ramadan. Unemployment Insurance is vitally important and the source of lots of questions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ask a Supervisor! With Supervisor Lena Fowler
Each Wednesday at 2 p.m. a Supervisor joins Public Affairs Director Eric Peterson on the County Facebook page for a live 15-minute Q&A with the public…and you! Watch Supervisor Lena Fowler’s video and “Like” the County Facebook page.
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Coconino County Calls on All To Wear Face Coverings
COVID-19 case numbers in Coconino County have reached almost 1800 cases and are increasing. The County’s highest weekly positive case count was reported last week at 276 positive cases. Coconino County officials remind residents and tourists of the importance of following best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 including wearing a face covering.Best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 include wearing a face covering, maintaining physical distance of at least six feet from others, staying home as much as possible, remaining home if ill, and frequently washing hands and sanitizing surfaces.
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Coconino County Reinstates Fire Restrictions
Coconino County will reinstate Stage One fire restrictions on private lands in the unincorporated areas of the County in coordination with similar actions by the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests and other agencies in the area. Fire restrictions are effective Friday, August 14 at 8:00 AM.
The reinstatement comes after an extended period without significant rainfall and in consultation with Federal, State, Tribal, and local Fire District officials, as well as the National Weather Service (NWS). This action will reduce the threat of fire in the area as dry conditions are expected to continue. Stage One Fire Restrictions include a ban on fires including campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves, as well as a ban on fireworks.
The health and safety of residents remains the top priority for Coconino County. Individuals should take seriously the threat of fire and abide by fire restrictions to keep themselves and the community safe.
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Coconino SBDC and Coconino County Health and Human Services Are Looking for New BBE Participants!
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Begin Your Business and Be Your Own Boss!
9- Week BBE Training via Zoom
Every Tuesday evening from 6pm-9pm beginning August 4th – September 29th
$125 per participant
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Basic Business Empowerment
Business Plan Development Training
Coconino SBDC will be teaching this class via Zoom in a 9-week course. You will learn to:
- Create a viable business plan and structure
- Clearly define your product or services
- Analyze your market and competitors
- Develop your value proposition and pricing
- Project costs, income, cash flow and profit & loss
- Live Plan online resource access
- Complete business plan by the end of the course, ready to take to a lender
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If you think this class would be right for you, please click HERE to take the pre-assessment. You can also find the application by clicking HERE
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Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) also has an Individual Development Account (IDA) program which may help you fund your dream. For more information on this program, please click HERE
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For more information or to enroll please contact Scott Neuman with CCHHS at
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Coconino County COVID-19 Testing Surge announced
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have announced plans for a two-week COVID-19 Testing Surge. The Testing Surge is offered as part of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide free diagnostic COVID-19 testing.
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Registration for COVID-19 Testing at Fort Tuthill highly encouraged
Language preference options available
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is encouraging individuals seeking COVID-19 testing at Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff to register online at www.coconino.az.gov/covid19. Individuals who register will receive an authorization ticket to present at the testing site. Individuals unable to complete the registration online can contact the Call Center for assistance at 928.679.7300
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2020 Coconino County Fair to be held virtually
The 2020 Coconino County Fair will move forward this year as an online event with virtual 4-H shows, pictures of entry winners, streaming entertainment, and a virtual vendor marketplace. A “community connections” portion encourages community members to share favorite recipes, gardening tips and tricks, flower growing advice, and to vote for people’s choice awards in fine arts for photography and other art mediums. While the annual Coconino County Fair will look different this year, the public is encouraged to participate and
make it a community-wide celebration.
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Coconino County Fair Update
The 2020 Coconino County Fair has its own Facebook page! Be sure and like the page to stay up-to-date on all that’s happening with this year’s modified event. We’ll be announcing the Fair Book, 4-H and community exhibit information, entertainment and much more on this site.
In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of four ways we’ll be highlighting community connections at this year’s Fair. Community Connections will offer people an opportunity to share their love of the community through their suggestions, experience and interest:
- Agriculture & Horticulture Gardening Recipes, Tips & Tricks: Have you gardened for many years and have advice to new gardeners? This is a great opportunity to share your favorite recipes and gardening tips and tricks in the challenging northern Arizona area.
- Fine Arts Peoples’ Choice Award: Submit a picture of your fine art and we’ll post the photos on our social media pages where the community can vote.
- Floriculture Gardening Tips & Tricks: What does it take for flowers to bloom and grow? Let us know and share with the community.
- Home Economics Recipe Book: Help generate a virtual recipe book and share a special recipe with the community.
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New Curfew Hours for Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation has issued new curfew hours for the weekend lock down. The previous 57 hour lock down hours are being reduced to 32 hours starting August 8 and will continue to the end of the month, unless otherwise extended. The daily curfew hours have also been updated and will now start at 9 PM MDT.
32 Hour Weekend Curfew:
Saturday from 9 PM MDT
to Monday at 5 AM MDT
New Daily Curfew Hours:
Monday to Friday
9 PM MDT to 5 AM MDT
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Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center Reopens
Stop in to Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center in Marble Canyon, AZ. This site is on the way for visitors traveling to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Jacob Lake, and close to Lee’s Ferry for those on the way to experience the Colorado River.
Starting Monday, August 17th, the Interpretive Center will operate from 9am until 6pm Mountain Standard Time on weekdays.
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Vanpool is a transportation option for commuters who travel more than 20 miles on a regular basis. Mountain Line Vanpool provides vans to groups of 5-14 commuters, driven by one of the vanpool members. Commuters share the cost of operating the van by paying a monthly fee to our contractor, Commute with Enterprise. The fee covers vehicle lease, all maintenance costs, repairs, gas, insurance, and roadside assistance. Download the flyer for full details.
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Fire Restrictions to be Lifted Tuesday on Entire Kaibab National Forest
Due to significant and widespread precipitation received across much of northern Arizona, the Kaibab National Forest will lift all fire restrictions on all three districts on Tuesday July 28 at 6:00 a.m.
The area closure protecting the Bill Williams Mountain watershed will also be rescinded at this time, and visitors can once again camp, hike, and drive in the popular recreation areas. However, due to the hazardous nature of technical work in the higher elevations where steep slope fuels reduction operations have been occurring, a revised area closure will be forthcoming in September to ensure public safety on that portion of the mountain as work resumes.
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CDC Recommendations For Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities
Do’s:
- Visit parks that are close to your home.
- Prepare before you visit.
- Practice social distancing and stay at least 6 feet away from others.
- Keep space between yourself and others in and around swimming pools.
Don’ts:
- Visit a park if you are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19.
- Visit crowded parks.
- Use the playgrounds.
- Participate in organized activities and sports.
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For more information on Do’s and Don’ts for visiting parks and recreational facilities, please visit the CDC website.
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Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Service
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Kaibeto Outpatient Treatment Center
For more information:
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Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office
46 Maple Street
PO BOX 948
Tuba City, AZ 86045
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