S. COFFEYVILLE, OK — As part of an ongoing community partnership, the Cherokee Nation is stepping in to assist victims of the recent floods in northern Oklahoma. On Friday, July 6, Cherokee Nation officials will be on hand at the Cherokee Nation Community Building to offer free tetanus shots to residents living in the community. In addition, family advocates for the tribe will be on hand in South Coffeyville and in Miami to help Cherokee citizens apply for assistance and possible home repair.
“The Cherokee Nation continues to be ready to assist our citizens and our neighbors living in these areas,” said Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief. “We are in constant contact with local officials and are glad we are able to work together to help those affected by this natural disaster.”
Cherokee Nation health officials will be providing the shots to residents in the area beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Cherokee Community Building, located on Oklahoma Street in South Coffeyville. Family advocates from the tribe’s Human Services division will also be on hand to assist Cherokee citizens with basic needs, and representatives from the tribe’s Housing Rehabilitation Program will be available to assist potential applicants in need of home repair assistance. Cherokee Nation Family Advocates and Housing Rehabilitation officials will also be stationed at the conference room of the Peroria Tribal Administration Building.
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