Town of East Haven Connecticut Health and Safety

INFLUENZA A(H1N1)/SWINE FLU INFORMATION UPDATES

• Stay informed at the CDC Influenza A(H1N1) or SWINE FLU page.
• Get expert information about preventing and recognizing the symptoms of Influenza A(H1N1) or Swine Flu. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC)
• Find information about the worldwide spread from the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

BE PREPARED IN 2009–2010

The 2009-2010 Official Emergency Town Guide for East Haven, Branford, Guilford and North Branford Emergency Preparedness Guide 2009-2010. Special publication from the East Haven Courier & ShorePublishing.com May 2009.

WEST NILE VIRUS

East Shore Health District Mosquito Info Line: 481-4233 X6.
Online information about West Nile Virus, EEE & Mosquito Control.

LEAD IN YOUR HOME

Have your kids tested if your home was built before 1978.
Visit New England EPA for info to GET the LEAD OUT.
Protect your family and learn about LEAD PAINT LAWS.

WATER QUALITY

South Central CT Regional Water Authority Water Quality Reports.

Bicycles + Traffic Rules = Safe Cheap Transportation

Consider using a bicycle for transportation? Learn the rules of the road first and be safe. Visit the State of CT Bicycle Statues specifically Sections 14–286 through Sec. 14–289.
Then check out the Bike To Work Program and go green on your commute daily.

GRILLING INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW!

READ GRILL SAFETY TIPS BE PREPARED & SAFE THIS SUMMER.

Get A Kit, Make A Plan & Be Informed

Learn how to prepare for emergencies at the Federal Homeland Security Ready America web site.

JOIN THE CERT VOLUNTEERS

East Haven CERT – Community Emergency Response Team

HAZWASTE CENTRAL: GET RID OF DANGEROUS CHEMICALS

Regional Water Authority runs Hazwaste Central at Longwharf Drive in New Haven. Residents from East Haven can come to the Center any Saturday until October 25th, from 9 am until noon to dispose of their chemicals.

There are 2 days which we call "East Haven Day" and that's when we will need help from town volunteers to help us direct traffic and help the in-coming residents complete paperwork. The East Haven Days are: July 19 and September 27th. Use the link above or call 401–2712 for more information.

EAST SHORE DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

East Shore Health Department, (ESHD) call 481–4233.
Visit their web site for more information on their services.

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