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Prevention of Rodent Infestation

To visit the Center for Disease Control for helpful information on preventing
rodent infestation please click here. 

Avoid Mosquito Bites this Summer and Fall

Every summer and fall, we face an increased risk of two different viruses that are spread through bites by infected mosquitoes — West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). These mosquito-borne illnesses can cause serious health problems. The good news is that you can avoid mosquito bites and "mosquito-proof" your home today.

• Use bug sprays that contain DEET, permethrin, IR3535 or picaridin (KBR 3023) to provides protection against mosquitoes. In addition, oil of lemon eucalyptus has been found to provide as much protection as low concentrations of DEET.

• Take special care to cover up the arms and legs of children playing outdoors. When you take a baby outdoors, cover the baby's carriage or playpen with mosquito netting.

• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that take place during evening or early morning hours. That's prime time for mosquito bites.

• Fix any holes in your screens and make sure they are tightly attached to all your doors and windows.

• Remove sources of standing water around your home. Mosquitoes will begin to breed in any puddle or standing water that lasts for more than four days. Check gutters, ceramic pots, trash cans, recycling containers, old tires, wading pools, bird baths, etc.

 For more information click here to visit the Department of Public Health

Click on the links below to find useful information on Emergency Preparedness:

CDC Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness for Individuals

AMA CitizenReady Guide

Flu Prevention Information

Ready.gov

To view a helpful website on ticks click here.