RESOLUTION

OMAHA TRIBAL COUNCIL

No. 20-54

RE:  AMENDED:  Shelter in Place Order for Omaha Tribe Reservation and CURFEW

WHEREAS:  the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is federally recognized Indian tribe of organized under a constitution and bylaws approved by the Secretary of Interior on April 30, 1936, pursuant to Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934;  and

The Governor announced on 04/09/2020 the issuance of new statewide Directed Health Measures (DHM).  They're available for review below or on his website:  https://governor.nebraska.gov/

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Directed Health Measure Order 2020-010

Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department Press Release

For Immediate Release:  Media in Cedar, Dixon, Thurston and Wayne Counties

Date:  April 11, 2020

Contact:  Julie Rother

Email Address:  julie@nnphd.org

First Case of COVID-19 in NNPHD District

The Village of Walthill is temporarily closing the public playground, baseball field and basketball court for public use in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Re-opening will be determined at a late date.

Any questions, please call the Walthill Village Office (402) 846-5921, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., M-F.

The Village Board of Trustees held a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday March 31, 2020, and moved to defer utility shutoffs until June 5, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Residents are encouraged to still pay on their utility bills as they're able to.

By June 5, 2020, past due utility accounts must be brought current!

Due to COVID-19, Spring Town Clean-Up has been rescheduled for April 27t

United way of Siouxland is meeting regularly with local service providers to determine local needs and ways for people to help.

As of Mid-March, here are food services being provided:

• Food Bank of Siouxland
• Sioux City Community School District
• South Sioux City School District

Mental Health Services:

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater plant officials are reporting increased clogged pipes as a result of citizens flushing items such as paper towels and disposable wipes down the drain.