"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Additional Locations for Tetanus Shots

NOWATA, OK — The Cherokee Nation continues to assist victims of the recent floods in northern Oklahoma. Cherokee Nation health officials will be on hand at the following locations to provide free tetanus vaccinations to any community member who is at least seven years old. It is not necessary to be a tribal citizen to receive the vaccine.

* Tuesday, July 10, Lenapah City Hall, old school gym, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

* Wednesday, July 11, Delaware Community Center, across from the fire station, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

* Thursday, July 12, Nowata Fire Station No. 1, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Cherokee Nation has already held vaccination clinics in South Coffeyville for those residents.

Area law enforcement officials are also receiving some needed assistance from the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, who will be patrolling to help ensure the safety of residents in the area.

Last week, the tribe delivered several hundred gallons of bottled water to the South Coffeyville Fire Department to provide to residents. The area continues to be under a boil order from the Cherokee Nation Medical Director and the USEPA.

Cherokee Nation Emergency Management officials are recommending that residents returning to their flooded homes take the following precautions:

* Ensure there is no structural damage and power is turned off before entering the home.
* Upon re-entering, open windows and doors. If a gas odor is present or the sound of gas is heard, leave the building immediately and notify emergency officials.
* Protect yourself from mold and chemicals by wearing goggles, rubber gloves and boots, and a mask that filters out airborne particles.
* Discard wet materials that cannot be cleaned such as carpet, stuffed animals and baby toys.