Dear Lower Elwha Klallam Community, The Business Committee of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe understands the importance of the Tribe’s response to the pandemic disease known as COVID-19. The members of the Business Committee understand and respect those who have feelings of uncertainty and fear during this unprecedented time. Together we assure you that we […]
Month: March 2020
Stay Home-Stay Healthy Order in Response to the Threat of Corona Virus Disease COVID-19
RESOLUTION No. 42-20 WHEREAS, the Lower Elwha Tribal Community, also known as the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe (“the Tribe”), is a federally recognized, self-governing Indian tribe in accordance with the Treaty of Point-No-Point of January 26, 1855, its Constitution and By-laws, approved by the Secretary of the Interior on April 29, 1968, and the Indian […]
3/21/20 2pm- LEKT COVID-19 Community Update
Today we learned that a female Clallam County resident in her 40s with close ties to the Lower Elwha Reservation community tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has been told to self-quarantine at home and to contact her primary care physician with any concerns. The Tribe is working closely with the Clallam County Health Department […]
Washington State Department of Health Recommendations to Case Positive and Exposed Scenarios
COVID-19 – Case Positive Scenarios 3.15.2020 (PDF) COVID-19 – Exposed Scenario 3.17.202 (PDF) What to do if you have confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Updated March 15, 2020 If you are sick and have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or suspected to have COVID-19 because you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, follow the […]
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020 with the exception of the following: Social Services: Food Bank will open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. TANF and GA: services will be open on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm. Elders: Food services as needed. Health Clinic and Klallam Counseling: will remain open. Lower […]
Justice Center – COVID-19 Administrative Order 3-18-2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Pursuant to the “Emergency Response to the COVID 19 Corona Virus issued by LEKT Executive Director Tonya Greene on March 16 , 2020, the Lower Elwha Tribal Court is currently subject to limited closure” and “telephonic hearings only. ” Until further order of the Court, the following shall govern Court operations . Justice […]
Lower Elwha Dental Clinic COVID-19 Outbreak Response
As of 1:00 PM 3/18/20, the Lower Elwha Dental Clinic will limit all services to essential, emergency services only. We will maintain this policy in response to the COVID-19 outbreak until 3/31/20. Prior to 3/31 we will re-evaluate the situation and extend the duration of emergency only care if needed. This decision comes at the […]
LEKT Tribal Emergency Response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
(Please reference the previous announcement from LEKT Council Chairwoman Frances G. Charles – Public Health Emergency Declaration due to COVID-19 Threat – https://www.elwha.org/2020/03/public-health-emergency-declaration-due-to-threat-of-the-corona-virus-covid-19 ) TRIBAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Closed to the public: Elwha River Casino Heritage Center Carnegie Hall Elwha Shuttle/Transit Recreation Department Education Department Library Department/Computer Lab Language/Culture Department Archaeological/Cultural Resources Limited Closure: […]
Public Health Emergency Declaration due to Threat of the Corona Virus COVID-19
As the Tribal Chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, I am enacting an Emergency Declaration in accordance with the inherent sovereign authority of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. By that authority, I am implementing the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (March 2013) and the assignment of responsibilities as outlined in the Emergency Management Plan. This […]
3/13/2020 LEKT COVID-19 Community Update
As of 5pm on 3/12/20 there were no confirmed cases in Clallam County of COVID-19. To get current information from LEKT about COVID-19 and its impacts, please call 360-452-8471 and press 9. Threat Level- Low (Cases Identified in Washington State) WE ARE HERE ON 3/12/2020 Appoint a Public Information Officer- Keri Ellis, appointed Investigate process to […]