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"The Cherokee Nation has provided water, food, clothing, shelter and tetanus shots to those affected by the recent flood waters in northeastern Oklahoma." MIAMI, OK - 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.” Cherokee Nation Emergency Management officials and representatives of the tribe’s service groups are continuing to meet with citizens and local officials to assess damage and offer advice on resources available through tribal programs. Cherokee citizens requesting basic needs or home repair assistance will need to provide both CDIB and their blue tribal citizenship cards, proof of residency within the Cherokee Nation, social security numbers, and proof of income. Those needing housing assistance will also need to provide proof of home ownership and a copy of their home owners insurance policy. Citizens with questions regarding home renovation should contact Sharon Lay, phone: 918-453-5696 and for self-help home repair materials contact Vicki Welch, phone: 918-458-6234. Those needing food supplies can call Bud Squirrel, phone: 918-207-3914 and those needing shelter, clothing, health and safety needs should call 918-453-5422. Area residents impacted by the flood should call FEMA registration, phone: 800-621-3362 and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, 918-341-3222.

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