Officials Assessing Damages from Flooding; Water Donations Sought

As the waters are receding, officials are assessing the damages caused when excessive rain triggered flash flooding and greatly impacted the Havasupai Tribe. Donations Bottled water is being sought for those affected by the flash flood. To donate, please go to the Aidmatrix portal and follow the instructions, especially the contact information. The Aidmatrix Network is a national disaster relief coordination system funded by FEMA, The UPS Foundation, Accenture, and the Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. to better manage unsolicited donations and volunteers. The Havasupai Tribal Council is requesting financial, technical and supplies assistance. Please contact Ron Quasula, Emergency Coordinator at nativefire1@yahoo.com for more information. The Havasupai Tribal Disaster Fund has been set up to assist with relief efforts. Wells Fargo Bank Arizona 330 East Beale Street Kingman, AZ 86401 Background The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has closed the shelter at the Hualapai tribal gym on Wednesday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m.. Red Cross volunteers were on the scene providing support and a safe place for people impacted by the Supai Canyon flood since last weekend. The Coconino County Sheriffs Office announced that the 11 individuals previously reported missing in the Supai Canyon flood area have been located and all are safe. As a precaution, Sheriffs Office officials are currently cross-checking information with those who were evacuated with those who left the area through the exit checkpoint over the past few days. As of Tuesday, approximately 426 people have been evacuated by helicopter from the canyon. Currently, no fatalities or serious injuries resulting from this incident have been reported to the Sheriffs Office. Some residents of the Supai Village chose not to be evacuated and remained in the canyon. Support Agencies involved in the evacuation, search and rescue, and relief effort include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Havasupai Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Department of Public Safety, National Park Service, Arizona National Guard, Coconino County Sheriffs Office, Coconino County Emergency Management, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, St. Marys Food Bank, National Relief Charities, U. S. Forest Service, Coconino County Community Emergency Response Teams, Mohave County Sheriffs Office, and Coconino County Search and Rescue. Contact Information Anyone concerned about friends or family members who may have been evacuated as a result of this event can go the American Red Cross website and click on Registers and Safe and Well. Anyone impacted by the Supai Canyon flood can access help through a toll free number which is 1-800-842-7349. For inquiries regarding individuals who may be visiting in the backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park, please call the National Park Service river permits office at (928) 638-7884 or (800) 959-9164. For information regarding visitation to the Supai Canyon area or the status of trails leading to and within the Supai area, please call the Supai Canyon Information Center at (928) 444-2121, 2141, 2170 or 2180.