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ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WWW.CO.ADAMS.WA.US
FEBRUARY 2010
WINTER WEATHER CARBON MONOXIDE
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if CO poisoning usually occur in winter months when people
you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your use heating sources that may produce hazardous CO levels.
home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for You can prevent CO poisoning by preparing your home,
power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children,
heating sources for winter, acting wisely in case of a power
the elderly and pets.
outage, and learning the symptoms of CO poisoning.
BE PREPARED:
Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power
outages. SYMPTOMS
o Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration and
water stored in clean containers Headache
o Keep an up-to-date emergency kit including: Dizziness
Chest pain
Battery-operated devices, such as a flashlight, Nausea vomiting
weather radio, and lamps;
Extra batteries; You can protect you and your family from the dangers
of CO poisoning by observing the following safety
First-aid kit and extra medicine; precautions:
Baby items; and
DO install battery-operated CO detectors in
Cat litter or sand for icy walkways your home
REMEMBER YOUR CAR: DO have your heating systems, water heaters,
and other gas-oil- or coal burning appliances
o Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel
inspected every year
lines
o Use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer Do have your chimney and flue inspected and
cleaned every year
o Keep a winter emergency kit in your car in case you
become stranded include: Do move to a fresh-air location if you
experience the symptoms of CO poisoning
Blankets and call 911
Food and water DO NOT operate a generator inside your
Booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of home or garage – Do NOT use charcoal grill,
cat litter for traction hibachis, camp stoves inside your home,
basement or in the garage.
Flashlight (extra batteries)
First aid kit
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Winter Weather/
EMOTIONAL PREPARDNESS
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Part of keeping yourself or others healthy, safe and County.
well in emergencies, disasters, and stressful
situations is taking care of emotional well-being. ABCD focuses on expanding access to oral health services to
Consider the small things you can keep with you, or children by providing preventive and restorative dental care to
put in a kit, that will help you stay emotionally calm, Medicaid-eligible children from birth to age 5, with emphasis on
positive and best able to handle stressful situations.
enrollment by age one. It is based on the premise that starting
Possible items to boost emotional preparedness: dental visits early will yield positive behaviors by both parents and
children, thereby helping to control the caries process and reduce
Photos of loved ones and pets the need for costly future restorative work.
Writings or prayers The health department would like to thank all our community
Family heirlooms partners;
Scented oils or perfumes Columbia Basin Health Association
Religious objects Grant-Adams Dental Society
Music Othello Child Development Center
Personal emotional significance – a lucky
charm, gemstone, etc. Dr. Christopher Dorow
Small stuffed animals Dr. Ernest Dorow
Dr. Richard Rydman
“AWARD” Othello Family Dental Clinic
Ritzville Medical Clinic
Adams County Health Department is pleased to The school districts of Lind, Othello, Ritzville and Washtucna
announce a grant award from the Washington Dental
Washington State Medicaid Program
Service Foundation. This grant is for the
implementation of the ABCD program in Adams University of Washington
The Washington Dental Services Foundation for supporting the
health department’s pursuit of the grant.
Please contact Leslie Spencer P.H.N. and ABCD coordinator for
more details on the program or for scheduling an informational
in-service for your staff. In addition, you may refer children
eligible to the health department.
Leslie Spencer ABCD Program Coordinator
(509) 659-3319 leslies@co.adams.wa.us
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FLU FACTS
Flu Activity: Overall flu activity in the United States decreased slightly during the week of December 27- January 2, 2010, as
reported in FluView. Though flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, it is expected to
continue for several more months.
Vaccination: CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. Because
supplies of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines have increased dramatically, CDC is now encouraging everyone who has been patiently waiting to
receive the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to get vaccinated at this time.
For more information: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Adams County Health Department: continues to provide the H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine is free of charge and is
available to everyone who is waiting for the vaccine.
Othello provides vaccines Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30
Ritzville provides vaccines Tuesdays
8:30-12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION
ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-
OTHELLO OFFICE
425 E. Main
Othello, Washington 99344
509-488-2031
ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RITZVILLE SATELLITE OFFICE
108 W. Main
Ritzville, Washington 99169
509-659-3315
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.co.adams.wa.us
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