Voices for Utah Children and community partners have launched the Utah Navajo Nation Flood Relief Fund to support families facing displacement following record flooding on the San Juan River. According to a October 29 report, the flooding in late October displaced families and cut off homes across Utah Navajo Nation communities and the Town of Bluff.
In Montezuma Creek, Aneth, Dennehotso, Rock Point, and Bluff, families were evacuated during the night. Heavy rains destroyed small bridges along the wash in Sweet Water, while Mexican Water sustained damage to homes. In more remote areas, households remain unreachable due to washed-out dirt roads. Additionally, damaged sewage pipes have contaminated water supplies, creating difficulties in accessing water and showers.
While relief organizations in Arizona and New Mexico are working in their respective states, communities on the Utah side of the state line are reportedly falling through the cracks. Utah Navajo chapter leaders have reached out to state officials who are beginning to assess the situation, but many communities have not yet received county or state assistance. Currently, chapter houses, local government offices of the Navajo Nation, and community centers are serving as shelters and supply hubs.
The Utah Navajo Nation Flood Relief Fund seeks to address needs including shelter, meals, supplies, and transportation. As cold weather has set in, parents with young children require diapers, wipes, and warm clothing. Additional storms are anticipated in the next few days.
The USU Blanding Donation Hub is accepting new, unused item drop-offs at the CTE Building (860 S. Main Street, Blanding, UT 84511) on Oct. 30 and Nov. 2–6 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Volunteers are needed at the USU Blanding CTE Building during the week of November 2–6, 2026, for shifts between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Additionally, Navajo Strong is collecting donations in the Salt Lake area for delivery to southeastern Utah on Monday, Nov. 2.
The Utah Navajo Nation Flood Relief Fund is intended to bridge the gap for families waiting for state and county assistance. Donations to the fund will go directly toward identified needs such as meals and transportation.
