This program consists of a surveillance team that monitors and responds to vector-borne diseases including plague, hantavirus, tickborne diseases, West Nile Virus and others.

Vector Related Diseases

Learn more about what the Environmental Health Department monitors and responds to involving vector-borne diseases. 

West Nile Virus and Mosquito Prevention

Learn about how you can prevent mosquitoes in and around the home and how you can protect yourself from West Nile Virus. 

Dead Bird Hotline

Birds play an important role in maintaining and spreading West Nile Virus(WNV). The public is encouraged to assist in the efforts to detect and monitor WNV by calling the WNV hotline (877)968-BIRD if they find a bird that has been dead for approximately 24 hours. Bird species that are part of this program include: crows, ravens, magpies, jays or hawks.

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