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PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced a mosquito sample collected on July 25 in Pawtucket has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first finding of WNV in Rhode Island this year.
The positive finding is not unexpected. WNV has also been detected in mosquito samples trapped in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The positive mosquito pool is a species that can bite both birds and humans. In addition to WNV, the state tests for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). To date, there are no confirmed cases of EEE in Rhode Island; however, EEE has been confirmed in mosquito pools in southeastern Massachusetts.
Mosquito-borne diseases are more prevalent in late summer and early fall, and risk typically lasts until the first frost. Personal protection is the first line of defense against mosquitoes that may carry WNV, EEE, or other diseases – and the most effective way to avoid infection. Throughout the mosquito season, the public is reminded to:
·Eliminate mosquito breeding grounds from yards by removing anything that holds standing water, such as old tires, buckets, junk and debris. Just one cup of standing water can produce hundreds of mosquitoes.
·Clean gutters so they drain correctly.
·Make sure swimming pools are treated with chlorine, pumps are running properly, and any water that collects on pool covers is removed.
·Avoid mosquito bites by using screens on windows and doors, covering up at dawn and dusk, and putting mosquito netting over playpens and baby carriages when they are outside. Use mosquito repellent with at least 20 percent DEET but no more than 30 percent. Do not use repellent on infants.
Horses are particularly susceptible to WNV and EEE. Horse owners are advised to vaccinate their animals early in the season and practice the following:
·Remove or cover areas where standing water can collect.
·Avoid putting animals outside at dawn, dusk or during the night when mosquitoes are most active.
·Insect proof facilities where possible and use approved repellants frequently.
·Monitor animals for symptoms of fever and/or neurological signs (such as stumbling, depression, loss of appetite) and report all suspicious cases to a veterinarian immediately. If you are unsure if your horse is properly vaccinated you should consult with your veterinarian.
Mosquitoes are trapped weekly by DEM and tested at the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories. DEM issues weekly advisories on test results from late June through September, with additional reports as necessary. Test results are pending for the remaining 172 traps set on July 25 and will be included in next week's announcement. Typically positive test results trigger additional trapping to assess risk; today’s finding will result in additional trapping in the Pawtucket area where the positive mosquito sample was found.
Visit www.health.ri.gov for additional mosquito prevention tips and for local data. For more information about DEM divisions and programs, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow us on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) and/or Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM for timely updates.
Residents of the Buck Hill area: We have been made aware of a water shortage in the Buck Hill area of town. Citizens without water due to wells becoming dry are urged to contact the EMA Director Glen Biddiscombe at 401-641-0898. We are attempting to determine the extent of the problem in order to properly provide assistance. Please do not hesitate to report any issue. Thank you
PROVIDENCE -The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced it is hosting free, hands-on field training for hunters this month. The 90-minute training sessions are open to people who have completed a hunter or bowhunter education course. Space is limited and registration is required.
WHEN: Sunday, August 7| 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10| 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
* Three 90-minute sessions each day
WHERE: DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife Education Center, 1-B Camp E-Hun-Tee Place, Exeter
Students will receive expert instruction on hunter safety and participate in simulated scenarios in the field. Topics covered include basic land navigation and shooting skills training, range estimation, animal recovery and ethics, and related safety themes. All equipment and materials will be provided. Trainings are rain or shine; appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended.
Also on the 7th and 10th at 8:30 a.m., the in-person hunter education exam will be administered. Hunters who have completed Rhode Island's online hunter or bowhunter education course within the past year are eligible. A printed Certification of Completion and a photo ID are required. Archery proficiency testing will also be offered on both days. Registration is required for both the exam and proficiency testing. To register for any of the above opportunities, contact Scott Travers at Scott.travers@dem.ri.gov.
As part of a larger network of recreational opportunities in Rhode Island, hunting plays an important role in connecting people with nature, supporting quality of life and family traditions, and attracting tourism. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, hunting contributes more than $18 million annually to Rhode Island’s economy. There are approximately 17,000 licensed hunters in Rhode Island. Hunter education is offered as part of DEM Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Hunter Education Program. Safety training is required by law in Rhode Island for beginning hunters. To date, more than 40,000 people have completed a hunter safety course in Rhode Island, helping to dramatically reduce related accidents in the state and elsewhere. A complete schedule of hunter educational offerings is available at www.dem.ri.gov.
Follow DEM on Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM) or Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandDEM for more information on recreational opportunities in Rhode Island as well as other timely updates.
The Town of Burrillville is seeking individual sealed bids for purchase and installation of twelve (12) tablet computers, mounting hardware and keyboards for police cruisers.
All bids are due on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:00 am.
The Town of Burrillville reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informality in the proposals received, and to accept the proposal that is considered to be in the best interest of the Town of Burrillville.
