Mosquito borne diseases prompt MDHHS warning in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services urges protection after suspected and confirmed cases of California encephalitis in Genesee County and EEE in Kalamazoo and Berrien counties. Six horses have died from the disease across Barry, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties, with two diagnosed in Barry and Cass counties. No human vaccine exists for EEE or California encephalitis. Death rates reach 33 percent for humans and 90 percent for horses. Prevention focuses on avoiding bites via DEET repellents, long sleeves and pants, screens, removing standing water, and outdoor nets or fans. The risk remains high until late fall.
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California
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Kalamazoo
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Barry
Cass
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Facebook expands alerts for Ottawa County tests
Ottawa County helped test Facebook local alerts as the social network rolls out the feature to qualifying US agencies. The county reported impressions more than doubled to over 44 000 and engagements rose from about 13 000 to 30 000 after using alerts during brutal winter weather. Felgner noted the alerts boost reach by about 80 percent and pressed for app alert availability beyond desktop.
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Facebook
Ottawa County
U.S
JMO Iyei
Shannon Felgner
Wood TV
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Ottawa County Offers Mobile Alerts via Facebook Page
Ottawa County launches mobile alert signups through its Facebook Page. The program aims to quickly notify residents during emergencies, according to Ottawa County spokeswoman Shannon Felgner.
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Ottawa County
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Sentinel
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Rose Park students wash teachers cars at recess
Rose Park Elementary students in Holland surprised teachers by washing their cars during recess. They used various cleaning techniques including the tops while bucket and rag in hand. Quality Car Wash donated free passes as Principal Miska Rynsburger commented.
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Rose Park
Holland
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United Way raises 23000 for school supplies in Ottawa County
The Greater Ottawa County United Way says its Stuff the Bus drive collected 23 130 worth of backpacks and school supplies and distributed 475 backpacks to area children. Donations came July 23 through Aug 6 at Salvation Army locations in Holland and Grand Haven and from Fifth Third Bank branches Louth District Library Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and WHTC The Van.
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United Way
Salvation Army
Holland
Grand Haven
Shannon LaHaie
Area Fifth Third Bank
Louth District Library
Ottawa Area Intermediate School
Greater
Sarah Lilly
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