Wednesday, August 26, 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 pleased 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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Supervisor Lena Fowler Hosts a Forum With Department of Economic Security on KTNN
Supervisor Fowler hosted a forum with DES who answered the most commonly asked questions for people who are applying for unemployment insurance and pandemic unemployment insurance.
Click here to listen to the forum that was broadcasted on July 22.
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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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Fire Restrictions
On August 14, Coconino County reinstated 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. 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. This action helps to 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.Interested persons can view all current fire restrictions in Arizona at: firerestrictions.us/az/.
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2020 Emergency Preparedness Guide
The Arizona Daily Sun recently published an Emergency Preparedness Guide to help County residents get ready for emergency situations like flooding that can come with
little or no warning. Prepared in cooperation the County and other partners, the 2020 Guide was created to help keep our residents and their families aware, informed and safe during a flood, wildfire or other emergency.
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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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COVID-19 Surge Testing Continues
Coconino County conducted COVID-19 Surge Testing last week in both Fredonia and Tusayan, in addition to operating testing sites in Flagstaff and Williams. In just one day of testing, the Tusayan site tested 72 individuals and the Fredonia site tested 23. COVID-19 Surge Testing is now being extended.
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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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Search and Rescue Seeing an Increase in Calls
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit has seen an increase in the number of calls it has received. Outdoor users should be prepared for the conditions and activity they are participating in. Search and Rescue recommends that all outdoor users tell someone where they are going and when they plan to return, check the weather to be prepared for the conditions, and carry some safety essentials.
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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 Nation Division of Economic Development:
Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant & Navajo Artisans Economic Relief Grant
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The Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant is to assist Navajo businesses facing financial hardship and/or business interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic with financial assistance for necessary expenditures. This grant is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll, provide for economic assistance with operating expenses and promote overall economic stability to those businesses facing the impacts of closure due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Navajo Artisans Economic Relief Grant is to assist Navajo Artists and Artisans facing financial hardship and/or business interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic with financial assistance for necessary expenditures. Many opportunities to show and market work in 2020 have been cancelled throughout the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic so many artists and artisans have not had an opportunity to sell their art or perform. This grant is designed to provide direct relief for artists and artisans, provide for economic assistance, and promote overall economic stability to those artists and artisans facing the impacts of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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General Eligibility Requirements:
For Navajo Businesses:
- Business is facing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Business is organized for profit and at least 51% owned by an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
- Business was in operation prior to January 1, 2020
- Business has less than 300 employees as of March 1, 2020 (for the purpose of this requirement, each individual employee, regardless of typical number of hours worked, and each owner, is considered one employee)
- Business is certified or to be certified or re-certified under the Navajo Nation Business Source List as published by the Navajo Business Regulatory Department (BRD).
- Website: www.navajoeconomy.org/certified-navajo-businesses/
For Artisans/Artists:
- Business is certified or to be certified or re-certified under the Navajo Nation Business Source List as published by the Navajo Business Regulatory Department (BRD).
- Website: www.navajoeconomy.org/certified-navajo-businesses/
- Organized as an artist in a medium or discipline in art or performance
- Artist or artisan must be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation
- Artist or artisan must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and public audience for their work
- Artist or artisan is facing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- Artist or artisan is at least 18 years of age
- Independently owned and operated
- Annual gross sales revenue of $100,000 or less (artists or artisans who typically earn over this amount each year should look into the Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant)
Amount Eligible For:
- Up to $5,000 for “dire financial emergencies” for artisans/artists.
- Maximum award amount is subject to availability and can range from up to $10,000 to $60,000 per business with demonstrated need for Navajo businesses.
Application Process:
NOTE:
Applicants must first begin with business registration/certification with the Navajo Business Regulatory Department prior to completing the Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant – Application and submit required documentation to Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development by October 30, 2020.
Applicants must be first certified or in the process of being certified or re-certified with Navajo Nation Business Regulatory Department. Upon receipt of Navajo Business Certification Number applicants must complete the Navajo Artisan Relief Grant Application and submit required documentation verifying the applicant’s history of partnership with arts organizations as further described in the application.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2020
Navajo Nation Tribal Parks To Remain Closed
The Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department (NNPRD) announces that all Navajo Tribal Parks will remain closed, per Public Health Emergency Order No. 2020-21. Effective August 17, 2020, “Tribal Parks will not be accessible to Visitors and Tourists during this time.” All Navajo tribal parks overseen by NNPRD include, Four Corners Monument, Tseyi Diné Heritage Area (Canyon de chelly), Bowl Canyon-Camp Assayi and Lake Powell-Marble Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Little Colorado River Gorge, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Parks, and Window Rock Veterans Park.
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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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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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New Census Deadline – September 30
Being counted for the Census is extremely important as it ensures appropriate funding for essential services in our community. If you haven’t completed it yet, then please do so! You can complete your Census in three ways: online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020 or by mail. If you’ve already completed your Census, check in with your family and friends to ensure they have as well! You Count!
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Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office
46 Maple Street
PO BOX 948
Tuba City, AZ 86045
You are receiving this email from Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler as a courtesy to keep you up to date and informed of the issues within Coconino County District 5. You either subscribed to Supervisor Lena Fowler’s email newsletter or your email was collected at a sponsored meeting, workshop, or other event.
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