West Nile Virus Updates 2013
LATEST UPDATE: May 20, 2013 3:00 p.m.
The West Nile Virus hotline (972-466-3202) has been updated with the following script:
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, May 20th at 3:00 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. We will be setting mosquito traps again on Wednesday and will update this line as soon as we have the results from these tests. With recent rainfall in Carrollton we are urging each of our residents to inspect the outside of their homes for standing water. Please be sure to drain pots, cans, bottles or other containers to prevent providing breeding sites for mosquitoes. Low spots in your yard may be filled with top-soil to improve drainage on your property. Along with draining standing water, we continue to encourage you to apply DEET based repellent, Dress in long sleeves and pants during peak activity and limit outdoor activity from Dusk to Dawn. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. By avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes you significantly reduce your risk of exposure. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: May 13, 2013 2:00 p.m.
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. We will be setting mosquito traps again on Wednesday and will update this line as soon as we have the results from these tests. Last week we took another step to assist in preventing West Nile virus in our community by distributing 30 signs intended to remind folks about the importance of taking action to protect themselves from West Nile virus. Including signs we have placed in our parks we have distributed more than 40 signs throughout our community this year! We continue to encourage you to report abandoned swimming pools in your neighborhood or areas of standing water on undeveloped property. As the weather warms up it is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity from Dusk to Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. By avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes you significantly reduce your risk of exposure. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: May 6, 2013 8:30 p.m.
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, May 6th at 8:30 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. We will be setting mosquito traps again on Wednesday and will update this line next Monday to report the results. We are currently seeking your support to lower the number of mosquito breeding sites in our community. If you are aware of an abandoned home with a pool in your neighborhood or know of standing water on an undeveloped property, please leave us a message so that we may investigate. It is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity from Dusk to Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. By avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes you significantly reduce your risk of exposure. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: April 29, 2013 4:30 p.m. The West Nile Virus hotline (972-466-3202) has been updated with the following script: “You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. We will be setting mosquito traps again on Wednesday and will increase the number of fixed testing sites from 4 to 6. This change will provide better coverage and will allow for a faster response should one of our traps test positive for West Nile virus. It is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity from Dusk to Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. By avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes you significantly reduce your risk of exposure. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: April 29, 2013 4:30 p.m.
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, April 29th at 4:00 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. We will be setting mosquito traps again on Wednesday and will increase the number of fixed testing sites from 4 to 6. This change will provide better coverage and will allow for a faster response should one of our traps test positive for West Nile virus. It is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity from Dusk to Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. By avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes you significantly reduce your risk of exposure. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: April 22, 2013 3:00 p.m.
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Monday, April 22nd at 3:00 p.m. We are pleased to report that the results from last week’s mosquito tests were each negative for West Nile virus. Although our tests were negative, several communities in North Texas have confirmed West Nile activity during their testing efforts. Based on this information it is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity during Dusk and Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
LATEST UPDATE: April 19, 2013 12:00 p.m.
“You have reached the City of Carrollton West Nile Virus Hotline where you can find the latest information on West Nile Virus activity in our community. Today is Friday, April 19th at 12:00 p.m. We are currently gearing up for the 2013 mosquito season by updating our website, revising our communication plan and beginning our annual surveillance efforts. Based on last year’s record number of positive human cases in North Texas it is more important than ever for each of us to be vigilant about implementing the “Four D’s” as part of our daily practice. This includes applying DEET based repellent, Dressing in long sleeves and pants during peak activity, limit outdoor activity during Dusk and Dawn and Drain standing water on your property. Also remember that you can further reduce your risk by ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that screens are in place to reduce the threat of mosquitoes entering your home. We will continue to use this hotline to update our community on West Nile Virus. If you have additional questions related to West Nile Virus please leave a message or contact our team in Animal Services at (972) 466-3420. You may also visit our website at www.cityofcarrollton.com\westnile“
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