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Emeline
Avenue Construction
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The
northbound Route 1
Emeline Ave freeway exit is finally open!
There is a possibility the exit might temporarily be closed
during the next few months. If the exit is closed please use the
Morrisey
Exit or take the Pasatiempo Exit (off of Rt. 17 - take a
right off of the exit and then a right at the stop-sign).
Caltrans
Merge Lane Project Web Page
Emeline
Ave Detour
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Public
Health
Warnings
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Food/Product
Recalls
Recalls,
Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts - A comprehensive,
up-to-date list of all food and product recalls from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration.
Previous
Food/Product Recalls
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| May
23, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Trabing
Fire Information Posted
6/21/08: Trabing
Fire Public Health Advisory |
| May
23, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Summit
Fire Information The
Summit Fire has deposited large amounts of ash and burned
residential structures in and outside of the areas of the
wildfires. The
residual ash condition will continue for several weeks, even
after the wildfires are extinguished.
To better inform County residents of possible dangers
from contact with the ash, County Public Health is providing
this advisory for the safe handling and disposal procedures for
ash involved debris.
 Click
here to view or print Advice on Safe Ash Cleanup Summit
Fire Information |
| May
13, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Prevention
of Heat-Related Illness
To prevent heat-related illnesses when temperatures are extremely high, the Public Health Department
has compiled these recommendations. These self-help measures are
not a substitute for medical care but may help you recognize and
respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense
against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and
making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and
clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and
healthy.
Posted
5/13/08: Prevention
of Heat Related Illness
CDC
Information about Extreme Heat |
| May
8, 2008 |
Low
Interest Septic System Loans
The County of Santa Cruz wants to inform residents of the San Lorenzo River Watershed about a low interest loan program available to property owners needing to repair a failing septic system with an alternative treatment system. Funding for this program will end in 2009, so the County encourages those who might qualify for the program to apply now.
Click
here to print a printable version of this information |
| May
1, 2008 |
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
 People
working or playing outdoors in the winter/spring months should be on
the alert for ticks that may carry bacteria that cause Lyme
disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Western
black-legged ticks were observed this month in Humboldt, Marin,
Mendocino, Sonoma
and Trinity counties, somewhat earlier than what has been
documented for the past 10 years.
Ticks
can be found in tall grass and brush in urban, suburban and
rural settings. Adult ticks climb to the tips of
vegetation, often alongside trails or paths, and wait for a host
to brush against them. They attach to animals and humans
and feed by sticking their mouthparts into the skin and sucking
blood for up to several days. Lyme and other tick-borne
diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis,
ehrlichiosis and babesiosis, are transmitted while the tick is
attached and feeding.
When hiking outdoors:
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Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts. Tuck pant legs into boots or socks and tuck shirts into pants.
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Wear light-colored clothing so ticks can be easily seen.
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Inspect yourself frequently for ticks while in tick habitats. Once out of tick habitat, thoroughly check your entire body for ticks. Parents should examine their children, especially on the scalp, hairline and skin folds.
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Apply a
repellent, such as DEET, registered for use against
ticks. Always follow directions on the container and
be extra careful when applying to children. Permethrin
spray may be used on clothing to kill ticks before entering
tick habitat.
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Stay in the middle of the trail. Avoid trail margins, brush and grassy areas.
Individuals
should consult their physician immediately if symptoms similar
to those described for Lyme disease develop within one to
several weeks after being bitten by a tick.
Additional
information on Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases |
| Nov.
16, 2007
Public
Health
Advisory
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Foodborne
Illness Outbreak
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| Nov.
2, 2007
Public
Health
Advisory
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Light
Brown Apple Moth Spraying
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| July
18, 2007
Public
Health
Advisory
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West
Nile Virus
Click
here for more information about West Nile Virus
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