Key messages
- It’s that time of year! Stay safe during power outages.
- Flu levels pass threshold for masking in hospitals.
- We celebrate 3 outgoing Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health members.
Updates
Stay safe during wind, storms and power outages.
Any long-term Pacific Northwesterner knows winter typically brings a few power outages.
- Prepare yourself ahead of storms. That means prepping an emergency kit and getting your carbon monoxide detectors ready with batteries.
- Stay warm! Layer up with clothes and blankets.
- Do NOT use gas stoves or ovens to heat your house.
- Keep those fridge doors closed. If a power outage lasts more than a few hours, throw out any meat, seafood, dairy or other food that spoils that didn’t stay cool.
Learn more about power outage safety and emergency preparedness at tpchd.org/emergency. You can also read more in our latest Your Reliable Source blog.
Remember to protect yourself from the flu and other respiratory illnesses
The latest respiratory data shows emergency department visits for influenza crossed the threshold that local healthcare organizations set to require masking in medical settings.
- Protect yourself and others by getting the flu vaccine, masking, washing your hands often, and staying home when sick.
- We support local healthcare organizations as they require masking. We posted a statement of support earlier this year.
Stay up to date with the latest illness trends with our Respiratory Illness Data Dashboard.
Cheers for these champions of public health!
We’ll recognize 3 outgoing members of Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health at our Dec. 18 Board of Health Special Meeting.
- Marty Cambell served as a Board Vice Chair, Member and Alternate.
- Bruce Dammeier served as an Executive Member.
- Steve O’Ban served as an Alternate.
We appreciate each member’s unique contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Pierce County!
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