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Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe.
Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, radon, and other household environmental issues.

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Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Radon Testing
Water Resources Conservation
Animal Husbandry Programs
Organic Farming Assistance
Viticulture Support Services
Crop Production Support
Soil Conservation
Agricultural Waste Management
Agricultural Water Management
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Beekeeping Support Services
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Forest Conservation
The Health Department monitors the incidence of, and responds to cases of, communicable disease in Orange County. The goal of these efforts is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Meningitis Control
Tuberculosis Control
Sexually Transmitted Disease Control
COVID-19 Control
General Health Education Programs
Head Lice Control
Zika Virus Control
Influenza Control
Universal Precautions Programs
West Nile Virus Control
Provides information about Rabies and how to prevent an infection in both animals and people. Also offers rabies vaccination clinics in various locations throughout the county.
Tests for Arthropod-Borne diseases in order to obtain a more accurate picture of the true incidence and distribution in the County. The program augments public education efforts to encourage tick-borne disease identification and reporting. Educating the public on personal protective measures for tick-borne and mosquito-borne diseases is an ongoing process. Provides information to the public on Mosquitoes and Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases and Bed Bugs.

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Public Health
Public Safety
West Nile Virus
Tick Control
Public Awareness / Education
Mosquito Control
Offers a wide variety of educational programs to area schools involving the environment. Two of the most popular programs are “Ronny Raindrop” and the “Enviroscape.”

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Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Environmental Hazards Information
An affiliate of the American Public Health Association. Promotes health and illness prevention at a state and local level and assists organized efforts which promote better health. Works to influence policies at both federal and state levels. Offers an annual health-related conference and acts as a clearinghouse to affiliates. Call for more information.

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Legislative Advocacy
Public Awareness / Education
Political Action / Lobbying Groups
Health Education
Public Health
Provides seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines, along with information and public awareness of the flu, how to prevent it, and what to do immediately if anyone comes in contact with someone with symptoms of the flu. The Seasonal Flu shot also includes the H1N1 strain. Please Note: Children under 18, pregnant women, or adults with chronic medical conditions should receive the vaccine from their primary doctors or obtain a prescription for the vaccines.
Provides information and tips for coping with emergency situations, such as fire, floods, storms, power failures, etc.
Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Agency prefers clients call for details.

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Chimney Sweeping
Large Appliance Repair
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fuel Storage Tank Testing
Furnace Maintenance / Repair
Provides education and prevention information on various communicable disease, such as AIDS/HIV, Sexually transmitted diseases, TB, and other public health hazards.
Committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Call for detailed information.
Provides information and service for Forest Rangers, Forestry, Operations, Pesticides, Spill Prevention and Response, Wildlife

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Hazardous Spill Cleanup
Forest Conservation
Chemicals Information
Fishery Conservation / Management
Flood / Siltation Control
Wildlife Rescue / Relocation
Inspects local restaurants, public swimming pools, children's camps, tests drinking water, investigates animal bites and vaccinates pets.

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Water Quality Assurance
Public Facility Health Inspection
Food Complaints
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Rabies Vaccinations
Restaurant Complaints
Pool Sanitation
The lead federal agency for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Call for information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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COVID-19 Control
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Disaster Services
Disaster Preparedness
Health Education
Monitors Lyme disease cases, identifies ticks, and provides Lyme disease education.
Provides free, anonymous and confidential counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS, and provides confidential partner notification assistance to providers for their HIV positive and AIDS diagnosed patients.

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HIV Testing
AIDS / HIV Prevention Counseling
Contact Tracing / Partner Notification
DBCH offers information and public awareness of rabies. Also provides the preventive vaccines for domestic pets, and post exposure vaccines to people. If anyone suspects an animal is rabid, contact the Department of Health or the local police department immediately.

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Restaurant Complaints
Public Facility Health Inspection
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Food Complaints
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Pool Sanitation
Responds to complaints regarding rodents, dog waste, garbage, overflowing sewage, bird feeding, general nuisances and more. This Office also issues Rodent Free Certifications before demolition. Call for detailed information.

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Bed Bug Control
Pest Control Services
Sewer System Complaints
Waste Management Information
Rat Control
A safe way to dispose of needles, syringes and lancets used by residents for self-medication. Designated facilities available throughout Rockland County.
Provides immunizations to the public. Also monitors instances of rabies by investigating possible cases, and vaccinating those who have come in contact with the virus.

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Immunizations
Rabies Control
Rabies Vaccinations
DBCH offers a free tick identification service to the public that includes identification of the species, gender/life stage, estimate of feeding time and level of engorgement. The service also provides an official record of the identification that can be forwarded to a medical provider. Also provides information on Lyme's disease prevention and treatment.
Primary services include: - Monitoring the community for the presence of communicable diseases; - Providing information on communicable diseases, including preventative measures, to members of the medical community, the public, and individuals exposed to communicable diseases; - Investigating outbreaks or unusual occurrences of disease, then instituting or recommending appropriate control measures; - Investigating foodborne illnesses that occur in Erie County; - Coordinating follow-up on animal bites and providing information on the treatment and risk of rabies; - Compiling a community health assessment that provides information on births, deaths, etc., as a resource for planning or evaluation.

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Sexually Transmitted Disease Control
SARS Control
West Nile Virus Control
Rabies Control
Zika Virus Control
Influenza Control
Epidemic Investigation
Meningitis Control
Ebola Control
AIDS / HIV Control
Disease Control Advisories
Tuberculosis Control
Food Poisoning Investigation
Disease Prevention Programs