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March 6, 2020
Hello!
We've created a page on our website to gather the latest updates and information about the Coronavirus. Napa County Public Health continues to work in collaboration with the CDC, CDPH, and other California health departments and urge everyone to be aware, be prepared, but don't be scared. Here are some necessary steps you can take to be prepared:
- Step up your hygiene game. Hand washing, covering coughs with your elbow or a tissue, and staying home when sick are the most important things you can do to protect yourself and others.
- Try to keep a 30-day supply of essential medicines.
- Get a flu shot if you haven't already. The flu is still circulating, and the symptoms are similar to COVID-19.
- If possible, have extra essential household items (e.g., diapers for small children, laundry detergent) and food staples on hand.
- Have a support system in place for elderly family members.
If you are unable to find the answers to concerns or questions you have, email the County of Napa's Public Health Department at coronavirus@countyofnapa.org.
Jason Holley City Manager
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Announcements
Beginning March 12th, households across the nation will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. Check out the Video Guide to Completing the 2020 Census Online to find out more about the Census and what you can expect.
The CERT Basic Training covers basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members are better able to assist their family, neighborhood or workplace following an event when first responders (paramedics, fire, police) are not immediately available to help.
In an emergency, CERT teaches you to take care of your personal safety first, then your family, and then those around you. It is important to know what to do to protect ourselves and our family members before, during, and after an emergency event. CERT Training helps you do exactly this.
In only two and half days, you can become certified in CERT! This course is held on two consecutive Saturdays and a half day on Sunday here in American Canyon:
March 21 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT March 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT March 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT
Best of all – the classes are free! Not only will you learn valuable emergency preparedness skills, you will have fun while also giving back to your community.Email napacert@aol.com to register for this course.
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