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Hurricane Hilary Evacuation Warning Lifted

Evacuation Warning Lifted

The voluntary evacuation warning issued due to Tropical Storm Hilary was lifted at 8 a.m. this morning (Monday, Aug. 21) on the Morongo Indian Reservation. The temporary evacuation center located at the Morongo Community Center will close at noon today, however gates into the canyons will remain closed at this time.

Remember, do not drive on flooded roads or around road closures as streets may be washed out underneath floodwaters. TURN AROUND! DON’T DROWN!

For updates, please monitor the Morongo EMS Facebook page and the tribal website, watch your email and cell phone alerts and listen to the Morongo Emergency Radio at FM 89.1.

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SoCalGas – High Winter Bills PSA

LEARN ABOUT FACTORS THAT CAN LEAD TO HIGHER NATURAL GAS BILLS.

Unprecedented cold weather across the nation in part has caused natural gas market prices in the West to more than double between December and January – to the tune of 128% since December. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), several factors are contributing to higher natural gas commodity prices.

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Morongo Donates $20,000 to Support Local Youth Baseball

MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – In its ongoing work to support local youth in the community, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians presented the Banning Pass Little League with a $20,000 contribution to help the organization purchase new baseball equipment for its youth players.

“Supporting local youth by creating new opportunities for learning and recreation is very important to our Tribe,” said Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin. “The Banning Pass Little League provides local kids with a safe and healthy environment to learn the great game of baseball and to develop positive qualities, like sportsmanship, teamwork and integrity as they build friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Banning Pass Little League President Johnny Sigala thanked Morongo for the donation which will help the expected 450 local youth who will participate in the league this year by providing new and needed gear and field maintenance equipment.


“We deeply appreciate this generous donation from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians which will help hundreds of children in the Banning area, now and in the years to come,” Sigala said. “Morongo has truly made an essential investment in the future of this league, and we can’t thank the Tribe enough for its efforts to make a difference in the lives of so many young players across the community.” Morongo tribal leaders remain committed to improving the wellbeing of communities across the Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Over the past decade, Morongo has given over $10 million to support local and regional nonprofit organizations that help seniors, families, veterans, youth and those in need.

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Morongo Donates $100,000 to California Indian Nations College

The contribution to the growing Palm Desert community college is part of its $3,000,000 Campaign to support its unique program integrating Native curriculum into postsecondary education.

MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – In its ongoing effort to help educate and prepare the next generation of tribal leaders, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians has donated $100,000 to the California Indian Nations College (CINC) in Palm Desert, CA.

The donation is part of the two-year community college’s $3,000,000 Campaign, launched in April with an initial goal to raise $1 million by December 30, 2021. CINC is working to become the first fully-accredited tribal college in the state of California to offer two-year degrees.

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Weekly Update – I-10 Tune Up Pavement Rehab


Work continues for the I-10 Tune Up, Pavement Rehabilitation project. Please note, this schedule is subject to change. For the latest, visit the I-10 Tune Up page at https://i10tuneup.com/.

RIVERSIDE, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing construction on Interstate 10 (I-10) from Beaumont to State Route 111 (SR-111). The following information is for the week of September 12 to 17, weather dependent:

During daytime work hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, construction crews will continue electrical work and perform roadway excavation, joint seal improvements and shoulder pavement operations going both directions from 8th St in Banning to SR-111.

Alternating lane and ramp closures will occur during nighttime work hours, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday:Demolition, paving, joint seal operations and grinding going both directions for entire project length.Install k-rail and construction signs from Beaumont Ave to Hargrave going eastbound.Remove existing k-rail going westbound from 8th St to Main St.
Crews have been moving into the next crossover in Segment 1, which will occur going eastbound from east of Beaumont Ave in Beaumont to Hargrave in Banning. The current crossover (from 8th St to Main St) is being removed, and lanes will open as normal, with some width restrictions. This new crossover is anticipated to be in place by mid-September. Motorists should anticipate a new traffic shift in the area to accommodate the crossover.

Due to the fuel spill incident that occurred on Wednesday, September 1, the eastbound Hargrave onramp will be closed until further notice. The eastbound 8th St and Ramsey St onramps may also be closed on an as needed basis.

The following are anticipated 10-day ramp closures. During these 10-day closures, the ramps will be improved. Closures will begin during nighttime work hours and reopen at the end of the night shift:WB Morongo Trail offramp is anticipated to close September 7 and reopen September 18. Commuters should use Main St or Malki as a detour WB Ramsey offramp is anticipated to close September 13 and reopen September 24. Commuters should use 8th St as a detour. WB Malki offramp is anticipated to close September 19 and reopen September 30. Commuters shoulder use Morongo Trail or Main St as a detour. WB Morongo Trail onramp is anticipated to close September 19 and reopen September 30. Commuters should use Main St or Malki as a detour. WB Fields Rd offramp is anticipated to close September 19 and reopen September 30.
This schedule is subject to change and is weather dependent. Know before you go! To stay on top of roadwork in the Inland Empire go to Caltrans District 8 and sign up for commuter alerts. Follow us for the latest information on Facebook and Twitter. To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap and planned lane closures.

For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Public Affairs at 909-383-4631 or TTY 711.

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COVID-19 Notifications Now Available

California has rolled out COVID-19 Exposure Notifications to Android and iOS devices. These notifications are anonymous, and do not track or store your name, contact information, whereabouts, or movements.

When a person tests positive for COVID-19, CA Notify will trigger an alert to the phones of people who may have been in close proximity — within 6 feet of that individual for 15 minutes or more — in the past 14 days.

For the safety of yourself and others, please opt in to the notifications by following the steps below:

iPhone
iPhone users can enable CA Notify in their device’s settings

1. Update your iOS to version 13.7 or later
2. Go into Settings
3. Scroll down to Exposure Notifications
4. Turn on Exposure Notifications
5. Select United States> California

Android
CA Notify is available on the Google Play Store:

CA Notify – Apps on Google Play

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