The Navajo Nation has established an emergency response fund, according to a November 2 report by the Tri-City Record. The fund includes $20 million that will be directed toward disaster recovery.
The establishment of the fund follows recent environmental challenges in the region. According to the November 2 report, the $20 million allocation is intended to support disaster recovery efforts within the nation.
The announcement comes amid various regional activities, including reports of recent rains that prevented a pipeline explosion from becoming much worse, according to firefighters.