Karuk Tribe Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Team

For all unmet needs related to COVID-19, please contact us at:

Phone: (530) 493-1600, Extension 2500

Email: KarukCovid19@karuk.us

 

The Karuk Cares Hub is a one-stop shop for Covid-19 and local health information and resources focused on our Klamath River community, ranging from how many tests the Karuk Clinics have performed, to the Food Box Application, to local case counts, testing information, and school re-openings.

https://www.karukcares.us/

 

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Employee information

This document and appendix contain information needed during the pandemic by employees. Please refer to it as needed.

Karuk Tribe COVID-19 Employee Information

Guidelines for Protocol Appeals

Appendix A - Covid-19 Employee Remote Work Capability Evaluation Tool

Appendix B – California Department of Public Health’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy

Appendix C-CDC Recommendations and Guidelines

Appendix D - Karuk Tribe Return to Work Protocol

Appendix F-Work sign in sheet

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NOTICES ISSUED

8/14/2020	Covid Safety Update
8/6/2020	Air Quality / Air Purifiers Available Wildfire Smoke Safety:  https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/default.htm
7/8/2020	Karuk Tribal Health Covid Testing Available
6/22/2020	CARES Act Karuk Enrolled Tribal Member/Descendant Covid Relief Notice  Karuk Covid-19 CARES Emergency Aid Welfare Program Application
6/17/2020	Karuk Tribe Covid-19/Testing Update
5/20/2020	Karuk Tribe Covid-19 Update
4/302020	Áan Chúuphan Service Continuity Notice
4/21/2020	Food Application Available (Updated 2/21/2021 and updated to Electronic Application Method)   UPDATE: The Karuk Tribe is no longer accepting applications or distributing Stay at Home food boxes, if you are in the Service Area (Humboldt and Siskiyou Counties), are required to quarantine, and have unmet food needs, please email KarukCovid19@karuk.us for assistance.
4/16/2020	Karuk Tribe Receives Food Donation
4/14/2020	Karuk Tribe Housing Notice to Tenants (May Rent Relief)
4/24/2020	Humboldt County Health Order (Facial Coverings)
4/8/2020	Siskiyou County Public Health Advisory (Facial Coverings) CDC Guidance on DIY Facial Coverings
4/2/2020	Go to TANF department for updated NRSTB assistance (Formally known as COVID 19 Application)  NOTE: This is separate assistance from traditional TANF, for individuals with non-recurrent, short term needs related to the Covid-19 public health emergency (examples include: food, incidentals, utilities, energy assistance, housing rent assistance, emergency housing assistance, domestic violence services, diversion and welfare avoidance, and vehicle support). This program has different income limits (see page 2 of Application below), making a wider range of individuals eligible. This is  NOT for existing TANF clients, please contact your Case Worker for any unmet needs you may have.
4/2/2020	Karuk Tribe Emergency Response Team Activation
3/24/2020	Karuk Tribe Housing Rent/Mortgage/Voucher Notice
3/24/2020	Karuk Human Services Department Availability
3/17/2020	Karuk Tribe COVID-19 Office Restrictions
3/12/2020	Karuk Tribe Housing Notice to Tenants (April Rent Relief)
3/12/2020	Karuk Tribe COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
3/12/2020	Karuk Tribe Resolution Emergency Declaration COVID-19

  

 

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Please visit these websites to stay updated on the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep yourself and family safe:

• Centers for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov/
• National: https://www.coronavirus.gov/
• State of California: https://covid19.ca.gov/
• Humboldt County: https://humboldtgov.org/2018/HumboldtHealthAlert/
• Siskiyou County: https://www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/

 

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HOME SCHOOL ADVICE

DO YOU NEED HOME SCHOOL ADVICE OR TIPS FOR TEACHING YOUR KIDS AT HOME?

DOWNLOAD RESOUCES FROM THE KARUK EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Tribal Council will be holding socially distanced meetings. Masks will be worn. The Tribal Council will utilize video-conferencing with only written requests allowed.

All Tribal Committee Meetings should be cancelled or altered to accommodate restrictions of small gatherings. If you can postpone, you should postpone!  This will be re-evaluated periodically as additional information becomes available.

If you need to submit a request, please visit the Council, Meeting Information Page above, for further information.

 

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Public Education Files for Download/Printing

 

 

  

 

    

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

  

     

 

  

 

 

 

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