California tribes declare public health emergency
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Health
Three California tribes have declared public health emergencies due to smoky conditions caused by wildfires.
The
Hoopa Valley Tribe, the
Karuk Tribe and the
Yurok Tribe say more and more people are being treated for smoke-related problems. The
Northern California Indian Development Council is spending $100,000 to help tribal members deal with the conditions.
Several counties in northern California also declared health emergencies. They are pushing the state and the federal government to do the same.
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