Village of Afton, New York

HEALTH Rabies Advisory, CITY OF NORWICH
Multiple cases of rabies have been identified within the local wildlife population inside Norwich City limits. Any wild animal acting strangely and in close proximity to residential areas should be considered dangerous.
To protect yourself, your family, and your pets please take the following precautions:

• Vaccinate your pets for rabies. Dogs & cats should be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. For information on rabies vaccination for your pets, please call your local veterinarian or Chenango County Environmental Health at 607-337-1673.
• If your pet has interactions with any rabies suspect animal DO NOT handle your pet. If you must attend to your pet wear gloves, long sleeves and use extreme caution. You can be exposed to rabies from lingering saliva on a pet's fur. The pet should be isolated, and the saliva allowed to dry, this will kill the virus.
• Keep pets on a leash when outside a fenced yard.
• Enjoy wildlife from a distance. Do not attempt to feed, approach, or touch wild animals. Do NOT kill healthy appearing animals merely due to this warning. If you see a wild animal acting abnormally* in this area, report it to Chenango County Environmental Health at 607-337-1673.
• Do NOT trap and relocate skunks. Doing so spreads rabies to other areas. If you have a nuisance animal contact a professional wildlife control agent.
• If you or a loved-one is bitten by an animal (wild or domestic), wash the exposed site immediately with soap and water & seek medical care. Be sure to report the bite to public health officials.
  *Note: Rabid animals may show no fear of people and may even seem friendly. Rabid bats typically fall to the ground where they become accessible to kids and pets.

For more information about rabies please call Chenango County Environmental Health at 607-337-1673.
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.

INFO NYSEG and RG&E Remind Customers That New York HEAP Enrollment Has Begun
NYSEG and RG&E continue to encourage our customers to take advantage of payment options, budget billing, energy saving tips and energy efficiency programs ahead of projected rising winter energy costs. Attached you will find press releases the companies issued encouraging eligible customers to enroll in the Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP.
Throughout the winter heating season, we will continue to remind our customers of programs and assistance available to help them manage their utility bills. We would appreciate your partnership in assisting your constituents, our customers by making information on these programs available to them.
Thank you, NYSEG and RG&E Government & Community Relations
For additional information, including storm preparation tips, storm safety information,
NYSEG.com
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HEALTH Monkeypox Outbreak Declared Global Emergency
On July 23, 2022, The World Health Organization declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency. WHO officials said the global risk of monkeypox is moderate, but that it is high in certain parts of Europe, where most of the infections have been recorded. New York State Department of Health continues to monitor the current monkeypox outbreak.

The Chenango County Department of Public Health is prepared to handle the situation should a case of monkeypox occur locally, including access to the vaccine. Anyone who has had close physical contact with someone who has symptoms of monkeypox or has traveled to a country with confirmed cases of monkeypox or where monkeypox is endemic, is at risk for infection. We would like to remind people not to report to work if they are exhibiting signs or symptoms of monkeypox and to call your health care provider.
The signs and symptoms of monkeypox can vary, but include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches and backache
• Exhaustion
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Chills
• Vesicular/pustular rash that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other body parts, like the hands, feet, chest, or genitals.

Person-to-person transmission of monkeypox occurs through:

• Direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids
• Respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex
• Touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids
• Pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta
• Contact with infected animals, either by being scratched or bitten by the animal or by preparing or eating meat or using products from an infected animal.

For more information please visit: https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/zoonoses/monkeypox/
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.
CHENANGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815 - HEALTH EDUCATION DIVISION

INFO FEMA announces the new top opportunities procured for disasters. Small businesses are encouraged to see where they may make the biggest impact.

• Construction
• Debris Removal
• Durable Medical Equipment Kits
• Consumable Medical Equipment Kits
• Plastic Sheeting
• Tarps/ Blankets
• Comfort / Hygiene Kits
• Water/ Meals
• Forklift Rentals
• Generators
• Cargo Vans
• Cots
• Security Guard Services
• Tree Removal/ Temporary Labor
• Infant/ Toddler Products

What are FEMA's missions and goals?
FEMA's mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. This is the top focus of everybody working for or with FEMA in the field. Once there is a presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency, FEMA coordinates and collaborates with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to get assistance to survivors.
All a business needs to work with FEMA is a SAM registration.

What are the sites that should be monitored?
USFCR recommends using our new technology known as APP (Advanced Procurement Portal) which finds and allows you to bid on federal contracts. You can also use sam.gov once you're properly registered.
Call Now at (877) 252-2700

COVIDCOVID Vaccine Update 2/22/2022
Total doses of COVID vaccine given by our department to date have surpassed the 10,000 milestone: 10,011** Total

Totals (4228 1st doses, 3455 2nd doses, 19 3rd doses, 1779 boosters, 285 age 5-11 and 245 age 5-11 2nd doses)

Upcoming Clinics:
*Friday March 4, 2022 Pfizer 1st dose Clinic for 5 years and Older from 3 – 5 pm
*Friday March 4, 2022 Pfizer Vaccine Only Booster Clinic for 12 Years and Older from 3 – 5 pm
64.8 % of the total County population has had at least one dose of vaccine.
75.1 % of the 18 plus County population has had one dose of vaccine.
(30,791 people with one dose and 28,858 with a completed dose series)
47,536 total County population
Source: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-tracker
For more information or to register please visit our website page at https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/covid19.php#tab-3

We have posted home test reporting information as well as Quarantine and Isolation self-attestation forms to our website. Please visit: https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/covid19-at-home-testing.php Please follow the directions on the page.

If you would like to know more or do not have a computer or email, you may call us for help at 337-1660. Please call your medical provider if you have health questions. You may also call us if you are homeless or homebound. We can help.

If you have questions about a clinic or need more information you may email us at COVID19@co.chenango.ny.us or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ChenangoLHD.

COVID Reminder Regarding POSITIVE COVID-19 Reporting:
Date: 5/10/22
Currently, The Chenango County Health Department is no longer formally registering at-home test results. As of April 29th, 2022, we are no longer contacting individuals who test positive through the laboratory. There is no need to report positive test results to our office. The health department continues to monitor community spread and will investigate COVID-19 outbreaks as needed. We ask anyone who has tested positive to do the following in accordance with posted guidelines:

• Begin self-isolation for at least 5 days and until recovered. Wear a mask for the next 5 days when around others.
• Notify close contacts (Unmasked people who were within 6 ft for an extended period). They should begin monitoring symptoms and quarantine as recommended.
• Utilize self-directed Isolation and Quarantine documents for work and school. The State Health Department has documents online that you may utilize, or we have our own local version of the same documents for your use if you prefer. Paper copies of our isolation and quarantine documents are located at the County Office Building lobby (DMV Side) at 5 Court Street in Norwich NY.
• If you are a Healthcare Provider, please direct your patients to our website. Individuals that test positive for COVID-19 do not need to contact our office.
• Updated guidance, Isolation and Quarantine information, and other specific details can be found on the State website below.

Additional information can be found at:
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/new-york-state-contact-tracing
https://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing/covid19-at-home-testing.php
You may email covid19@co.chenango.ny.us if you have further questions.
Thank you
Persons with questions or requiring additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.