Providing current news on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to protect the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida's citizens, clients, employees and communities.
CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
907.463.7368 ∙ communications@ ccthita-nsn.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2020

Tlingit & Haida is committed to providing current information on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure all tribal citizens remain informed and have the resources needed to stay safe. Below is a brief update from Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Emergency Operations Center.
CASE COUNT UPDATE
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 610 including 17 ne w cases as of June 10, 2020. Of these cases, 66 are in Southeast Alaska (see breakdown below), 103 individuals had a recent history of travel and 508 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 397 statewide recoveries, 49 hospitalizations and 11 deaths.

Southeast Alaska Breakdown*:
In Southeast Alaska, there are seven active cases, 54 recoveries and one death.
  • Haines 1 (1 active)
  • Juneau: 37 (32 recovered, 5 active)
  • Ketchikan: 16 (16 recovered)
  • Petersburg: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
  • Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 2 (2 recovered)
  • Sitka: 5 (2 recovered, 3 active)
  • Wrangell: 1 (1 active)

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever with symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, contact your local healthcare provider for medical advice.

*The Alaska COVID-19 data is derived from the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub developed by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.
Case Count by States with High Tribal Citizen Populations:
The following are statistics for California and Washington states where a large population of Tlingit & Haida's tribal citizens reside.
  • Total Confirmed Cases: 139,863
  • Total Deaths: 4,854

*Statistics reported as of 9:14 AM (PST)
on June 11, 2020.
  • Total Confirmed Cases: 24,642
  • Total Deaths: 1,190

*Statistics reported as of 11:59 PM (PST) on June 9, 2020.
United States COVID-19 Cases:
  • Total Confirmed: 2,013,940*
  • Total Recovered: 533,504*
  • Total Deaths: 113,467*
  • Jurisdictions reporting cases: 55 (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)

*United States COVID-19 data is derived from an interactive dashboard developed by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University that tracks the COVID-19 spread in
real-time. Data was pulled at 11:38:40 AM AKDT on June 11, 2020.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Food Stamps During COVID-19
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The State of Alaska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with little or no income buy nutritious food through an issued Alaska Quest card which most grocery stores accept. The amount a household receives each month depends on the household's countable income and size of the household. Click here to learn more about the SNAP income limits.

In Alaska, there are special rules that allow for higher SNAP benefits in rural areas and the use of benefits to purchase certain hunting and fishing subsistence supplies. Click here to learn more.

Here are some common questions regarding SNAP that Alaska Legal Services has shared on their COVID-19 Resources webpage :

Do I have to meet the Abled-Bodied Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements to receive food stamps because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
No. Beginning on April 1, 2020 the state of Alaska has suspended the ABAWD work requirements for SNAP applications. If you had a recently closed SNAP case due to ABAWD work requirements, you are now re-eligible as of April 1 st and should reapply.

Will my application for renewal of SNAP benefits be affected by COVID-19?
The State of Alaska has suspended all SNAP renewal requirements for the months of March, April, May, and June of 2020. Anyone with a current SNAP case awaiting renewal in any of these months will automatically have their SNAP case renewed for 6 months.

If I am out of work due to COVID-19 can I apply for SNAP?
If you have lost your job or are experiencing a food shortage due to COVID-19 and you need assistance purchasing groceries, you may qualify for food stamps.

To apply for SNAP, visit the State of Alaska’s Division of Public Assistance at www.dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/SNAP . If you need assistance with the application, call 907.222.3119, email snap@foodbankofalaska.org or text SNAP to 907.891.8913 and follow the prompts.
RECENT NEWS & ALERTS
COVID-19 RESOURCES
It is imperative that our tribal citizens continue to hunker down and shelter in place, follow federal, state, tribal and local health mandates, and stay informed on the COVID-19 pandemic to keep ourselves and our families safe.

  Tlingit & Haida's Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
The Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) was created to enable Tlingit & Haida to provide timely, integrated, and coordinated responses to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that addresses the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The activation of the TEOC is not due to any identified cases within the Tribe. All actions are aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida’s citizens, clients, employees and communities.