FIRE PREVENTION/SAFETY MESSAGE

• Fire is FAST! GET OUT! - STAY OUT!   NEVER RETURN INTO A BURNING BUILDING FOR ANY REASON!!!!!.

GENERAL MESSAGES

• H1-N1 FLU UPDATE - See Article Below

FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE

• To Schedule a Smoke Detector Inspection:                                       Call 825-7863

 NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

• Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

DUE DATE FOR NEXT QUARTERLY TAX PAYMENT

• August 15, 2009

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WASH HANDS/ALCOHOL GEL SNEEZE IN ARM STAY HOME WHEN SICK

 

CDC reports 53 states (including DC, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands) with 21,449

Reminder: The partner briefing will be distributed on a weekly basis.

Travel Advisory: There are no Travel Health Warnings or Precautions issued by CDC at this time.

International Report: WHO reports 55,867 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection worldwide, 238 deaths



H1N1 Virus Partner Briefing

  Influenza A (H1N1) Virus

June 24, 2009, 5:00 PM

Rhode Island: 124 confirmed positive cases, 37 hospitalized to date, 1 death

National Report: confirmed and probable cases, 87 deaths.

Guidance for Summer Camps:

o All staff and campers should be screened upon arrival at camp.

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Camp organizers should remind staff and campers to use good hygiene practices consistently. o Staff should be given a brief training on monitoring campers and recognizing flu-like symptoms.

o See Summer Camp Guidance on the HEALTH website: http://www.health.ri.gov/pandemicflu/swineflu/Advisory/SummerCampGuidance060109.pdf

General Prevention Measures: o  Stay home for 7 days after symptoms begin or 24 hours after symptoms have resolved

If you have symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) (fever plus cough or sore throat), call your, whichever is longer. o alcohol-based hand gel. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use o Cough and sneeze into your elbow.

H1N1 (swine) flu is now widespread in Rhode Island due to the number of sporadic cases and higher with H1N1 infections compared to seasonal flu. Nationally, risk factors for hospitalization of patients with ILI are asthma, COPD, diabetes, immunosuppression, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, and other special healthcare needs.

       HEALTH Center for Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at 401.222.2577 (8:30am-4:30pm) or 401.272.5952 (4:30pm-8:30am).

HEALTH continues to post advisories and clinical guidance on the H1N1 website. General Summer Public Health Precautions: o  Refrain from dressing children too warmly. Adults, especially those 65+ y.o., also should keep well hydrated during summer months.

Parents and other caregivers should provide adequate hydration during summer months and o Apply sunscreen and a protective lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher when in the sun.

o Avoid mosquitoes and ticks by using repellent with DEET or permethrin and wearing lightcolored

o Take advantage of summer weather for outdoor physical activity.

For further information go to:

  HEALTH at http://www.health.ri.gov; H1N1 Information Line (M-F 8:30am- 4:30pm) 401-222-8022 CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ WHO at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html

We have been working weekly to add fire service and EMS service links to our "Links" page. It is our goal to make the links page a very comprehensive resource of internet links that will be able to link-you-in with the latest news regarding the fire service, EMS service, and emergency management. Not only will the links page provide you with several news sources, it will ultimately provide you with various sites that can enhance your education experiences. Stay tuned!!!!!

The Central Coventry Fire District Tax Collector's Hours of Operation are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Closed on Wednesday.

Telephone Number: 825-7860

Fax Number: 825-7864

Located at: 1675 Flat River Road (Town Hall Annex)