Quick Preparedness Guide

There are at least six Indian nations in the path of Hurricane Sandy, although the Shinnecock Indian Nation of Long Island is likely to suffer the worst; residents are being evacuated to an American Red Cross shelter at Hampton Bays High School. FEMA is advising people to be prepared for hurricanes, heavy rains and flooding and winter storms.
If you're in the path, here's your last minute preparation guide:
• Get some emergency supplies, including food and water, for yourself, your pets and your family for up to 3 days; be sure to get cash back, as power outages will disrupt banking.
• Make sure you have at least a half a tank of gas in your car.
• Make a plan with your family and love ones about where to meet and stay if evacuated or if the weather becomes very cold while the power is out. Find the nearest shelter by texting SHELTER plus your 5-digit ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA). Example: SHELTER 10005
• Protect your property by covering your windows and clearing branches away from your roof.
• Make arrangements to keep your cell phone charged at all times so you can continue to stay informed of changing conditions.

Along with the rest of the nation, we hope those who are in the storm's path will stay safe and that the disruption to your lives will be minimal.

Upcoming Training Opportunity: Drugs of Abuse

Learn to recognize the signs of methamphetamine use, prescription drug and over the counter drug abuse, synthetic drug use or heroin use in tribal housing. In addition to identification, participants will learn effective abatement strategies.

Click on the link to learn more about our upcoming training in Scottsdale, AZ. This two day, interactive program is free for Indian Tribe or Tribal Housing Authority employees. Any other participants can register for $50. Click here to register online.

Rx Drug Take Back Day Nets 244 Tons

Americans turned in 488,395 pounds of prescription and over the counter drugs on Saturday to DEA agents nationwide. Removing these prescription medications from circulation cuts down on the potential for abuse and its catastrophic consequences.  All together, the Take Back events have collected over 1018 tons of prescription pills. We're making progress!

Take Action to Help Native Women

October is the month to take action to support justice for Native women throughout the United States. You can sign a petition encouraging Congress to take immediate action to pass the reauthorization of VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act.