Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:15:23 EST HHS Channel 2 http://www.hhs.gov/ Information from U.S. Department of Health Human Services noaawatch@noaa.gov http://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html en-us ira.dreyfuss@hhs.gov NOAA Logo Why has the summer of 2012 proved so hospitable to the West Nile virus and the mosquitoes that carry it http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_factSheet.htm A mild winter allowed more mosquitoes than usual to survive, while the unusually high temperatures this summer further increased their numbers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of August 14, 2012, more than 40 states have reported West Nile virus (WNV) infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. A total of 693 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 26 deaths, have been reported to CDC. The CDC has posted a fact sheet containing important information that can help you recognize and prevent West Nile virus. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:00:41 EDT ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov Flooding Safety Material for California, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/psa The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers 30-second PSAs on how to stay safe in areas hit by flooding. The advice, approved by public health experts from HHS' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, covers such areas as driving and protecting children. The PSAs, in 30-second scripts and .MP3 recorded versions, are for spot use. The Web link below is to the sound files as well as the matching live-read texts. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:41:52 EST ira.dreyfuss@hhs.gov 30-Second PSA Script on Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/psa/co.asp Radio and TV Stations in Areas with Power Outages due to Snow and Ice: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers this 30-second Script to advise listeners on how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from generators, gas grills and other devices: This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During a power outage, never use generators, grills, or other gasoline-, propane-, or charcoal-burning devices inside your home, garage, or carport or near doors, windows, or vents. They produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that kills more than 500 Americans each year. If your home is damaged, stay with friends or family or in a shelter. To learn more, call the CDC at 800-CDC-INFO. (Audio recorded versions in .MP3 format in English and Spanish are available on the Internet.) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:29:11 EST ira.dreyfuss@hhs.gov