Watch: Fentanyl Poisoning and Overdose Conversation with Dr. Rob Oldham
Health and Human Services Director Dr. Rob Oldham joined other leaders and voices from across Placer County for a community conversation on April 13 about fentanyl poisonings and overdose deaths.
The conversation was hosted online by Granite Wellness Centers and the Coalition for Auburn and Lincoln Youth.
Click here to watch the replay
Metric Update
Fortunately, we continue to see much lower levels of severe illness and hospitalizations due to Covid-19 relative to what we were experiencing just a few months ago. Here is a snapshot of this weeks numbers according to CDPH:
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7-day rate per 100K: 6.5 (RED)
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7-day Positivity Rate: 2.4 (ORANGE)
For the most up to date information: Click here to visit the Placer County Coronavirus Dashboard
May Epidemiology (EPI) Report Available Friday, May 7
Placer County Public Health continues to compile monthly epidemiology reports. Click here to download the April EPI Report:
April 2021 Placer County EPI Report
To learn more about the current prevalence of COVID-19 in Placer County and read EPI reports when they are published, Click Here:
Coronavirus News & Monthly EPI Reports
BOS Approves Funding for Body Worn Cameras for Sheriff's Office
Last week the Board of Supervisors voted to fund a body worn camera system for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. I’m grateful we are able to move forward on this program as this information will be extremely helpful in the prosecution of crimes and protecting our deputies from false claims against them.
Our Board is a strong supporter of our Sheriff’s office and will continue to invest in the safety of our deputies and our community. Learn more
May is Bike Month
 Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness or with family, or taking essential trips to work or shop, you are part of a movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people. Bicycling makes life better. It makes us healthier and it makes us happier, two things that are always good for us and that are even more important in 2021.
Supporting Local Businesses
 I was privileged to deliver gift cards from local restaurants to local essential workers on behalf of the Roseville Chamber of Commerce.
The gift cards were purchased by the Chamber from local restaurants with a grant given through the Placer Shares program.
 Financial Assistance for Businesses
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In an ongoing effort to keep our businesses updated about various programs, below is a list of current State and Federal programs available to businesses being adversely impacted by COVID-19.
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Placer Resource Conservation District Awarded 2021 Urban Agriculture Conservation grant
 Since 1946, Placer Resource Conservation District has been helping people help the land. Thanks to a partnership between the National Association of Conservation Districts and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), RCD has been awarded a grant to offer urban agriculture technical assistance and other initiatives to improve food access, resiliency, and their ability to serve urban residents within Placer County.
Soon, they will offer free technical assistance to all residents of Placer County on matters of vegetable gardening and conservation whether it be starting a small backyard or balcony garden, managing pests, improving soil health, and more!
Contact Andrew Justus Fritz atandrew@placerrcd.org with any program related questions
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