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06/16/2022

A bat found on June 11 at the Southeast corner of Thompson Park in Longmont, near Fourth Avenue and Pratt Street, has tested positive for rabies.

Public health officials recommend that the following precautions be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to rabies:

• DO NOT handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly. Contact animal control to collect the animal.
• Thoroughly wash any wound caused by an animal with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.
• Keep vaccinations current for all dogs, cats and ferrets. Keep cats and ferrets inside and dogs under direct supervision.
• Contact your local public health department or animal control if people or pets have been bitten or exposed to a bat.
• Attempt to contain the bat and then contact your local animal control officer to assist with capturing the bat and delivering it for testing.

For information about rabies, visit https://www.BoulderCountyRabies.org

04/09/2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a backyard flock detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Pitkin County, Colorado. This finding is the first case of HPAI in domestic poultry in Colorado and confirmed cases can be tracked at ag.colorado.gov/hpai

If you are a backyard flock owner, it’s critical to increase your biosecurity measures by keeping your flock closed (not introducing new birds), decreasing interactions between domestic and wild birds, and keeping feed away from wild birds. Please report any sick or dead birds to the State Veterinarian’s office at 303-869-9130.

03/09/2022

02/11/2022

Vaccines can protect you from serious illness and death from COVID-19. But DYK that after being vaccinated, you should STILL:

😷 Wear a mask
↔️ Keep a safe distance
🪟 Open windows
🤧 Cough/sneeze into your elbow
👐 Keep hands clean
to stop the virus? Here’s why ⬇️

01/08/2022

EXTENDED Air Quality Advisory: Cold and stagnant weather conditions in the Grand Valley have allowed fine particulate matter to climb into the 'Moderate' category on Saturday.

Mesa County Public Health recommends people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children in the area to reduce prolonged or heavy indoor and outdoor exertion.
See more information on our website,
https://bit.ly/3JNIfPB.

01/05/2022

Tips for Safe Cleanup After a Fire

Everyone impacted by the and should assume debris and ash contain hazardous materials and take the following precautions:

• Stay indoors or leave the burn area on windy days.
• Keep doors and windows closed.
• For homes with central air, check air filters regularly and replace when visibly soiled.
• Use rugs inside and outside entrances to catch any possible debris on shoes.
• Avoid tracking debris into the house; remove shoes.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning ash – N95 or equivalent mask, latex or nitrile gloves, and eye protection.
• Use a damp mop or cloth to clean away visible dust in the house.
• Do not use harsh chemical cleaners or vinegar as they can react with chemicals in the ash. Soap and water are adequate to clean ash from hard surfaces.
• Soft surfaces and fabrics should be laundered or discarded.
• Use a vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter system.
• For exterior cleaning, spray with water – do not sweep ash and consider wearing an N95 or equivalent mask or respirator.

More information: https://www.boco.org/marshallfire

01/03/2022

Are you prepared for a positive COVID-19 test?

01/02/2022

Here are some important steps for staying healthy after a fire

Do not disturb ash or debris from fires!

An N95 or equivalent mask is strongly recommended when you’re cleaning your home and if you’re outdoors in burn areas.

• PLEASE NOTE: Most face coverings worn to protect against COVID-19 are not adequate to protect against the fine ash particles created by a fire.

Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners – stick with soap and water.

Only use vacuum cleaners with a HEPA filter.

If you are considering purchasing an air filtration unit, be sure that is has a HEPA filter.

Take off your shoes before entering your home to avoid spreading ash.

Get your HVAC ducts professionally cleaned as soon as you can.

• Replace your HVAC filters as soon as they appear soiled.

• Use the highest level of filtration recommended by the manufacturer.

• Consider an activated carbon pre-filter to reduce odors.

Test your fire and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure that they work properly.

If you are using a combustion space heater, make sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidance for ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide exposure.

• Never leave the house or sleep while combustion space heaters are operating.

Thoroughly check all visible plumbing fixtures and piping for leaks and be alert for signs of broken pipes inside the walls – especially exterior walls.

• Visit https://www.bouldercounty.org/environment/air/wildfire-air-quality-and-health/ for more information on the potential health impacts of exposure to fire smoke.

• Visit https://www.bouldercounty.org/safety/fire/safe-cleanup-after-a-fire/ for more information on how to safely clean up after a fire.

01/01/2022

12/27/2021

Hospital stays can be expensive, but COVID-19 vaccines are free. Help protect yourself from being hospitalized with COVID-19 by getting vaccinated.

Find your vaccine: www.vaccines.gov.

12/17/2021