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NORTHERN OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation is continuing efforts to assist victims of the recent floods in northern Oklahoma. Thus far, the tribe has contributed several hundred gallons of bottled water to the areas affected by the flood waters and the oil spill in Coffeyville, Kansas. In addition, area residents were provided with free tetanus shots from the tribe in the communities of South Coffeyville, Nowata, Delaware and Lenapah. Human services and community services teams were on site in South Coffeyville, Miami and Nowata to assist with basic needs and housing renovation efforts. The Cherokee Nation Environmental Services group is continuing to monitor the results of testing being performed by the USEPA and the Department of Environmental Quality, to help ensure the safety of residents still trying to return home to these areas. “The Cherokee Nation continues to assist our citizens and our neighbors living in these areas,” said Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief. “We are continuing to stay in constant contact with local officials and are working together to help those affected by this disaster.” Watch Cherokee Nation news video.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org