(Feb. 9, 2010 – 4:25 p.m.) Emergency operations on the Navajo Nation have been downscaled to a skeleton crew and the operation is wrapping up snow operations.

Officials will start addressing impending mud and flooding issues.

Emergency operations staff will set up equipment at the Navajo Department of Public Safety and continue to work on reports. In the meantime, chapters need to continue working with their communities.

According to weather forecasts, there are six more storms that will be passing through in the next few weeks. People should listen to the radio for weather reports.

The public is advised to replenish supplies such as water; non-perishable food; wood and coal for fuel; and livestock feed, such as hay and grain.

People on medications should refill prescriptions. Dialysis patients need to consider alternative housing when storms move onto the Navajo Nation.

Parents of students should plan for alternative shelter to make sure their children make it to school.

People are advised to dress according to the weather. Travelers should also carry shovels, tire chains, tow truck phone numbers, contact phone numbers and a compatible phone, flashlight with batteries, matches, non-perishable food and water, and extra winter clothing including winter boots.

When on foot, travel in pairs. Travel is advised from muddy areas in the early morning hours and return trips should be made late in the evening as the ground freezes.

Beware of livestock on the highways and be alert to sudden storms.

(Source: Navajo Nation)