The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued a notice of evacuation for the communities of Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah, at 11:15 PM (MST) on October 24. The evacuation was ordered in preparation for high water levels of the San Juan River.
A shelter has been established at the Aneth Community School, located at 162 San Juan County Rd. #466, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534. Residents are advised to prepare for being away from their homes for multiple days and should bring essential items including medications, identification, important documents, personal hygiene items, clothing, pillows, blankets, cell phones, and chargers.
NDEM estimated that approximately 150 people would be evacuated during the night for the Montezuma Creek and Aneth communities alone. The Incident Command Post is located at the Montezuma Creek EMS Station.
Individuals requiring assistance with evacuation can contact the Montezuma Creek EMS Station at (435) 651-3754. Updates regarding the situation are expected to be provided on the Navajo Police Department’s Facebook page.
