Board of County Commissioners
BOCC/ZBA Land Use Meeting/Hearing
Pueblo County Historical Courthouse
215 West 10th Street
First Floor Commissioners' Chambers, Room 137
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
BOCC/ZBA Land Use Meeting/Hearing
Pueblo County Historical Courthouse
215 West 10th Street
First Floor Commissioners' Chambers, Room 137
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
SE Colorado Regional Opioid Settlement Board Meeting
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Pueblo, CO
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BOCC Agendas Week of 7-10-2023
Pueblo Board of County Commissioners
215 W. 10th St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
THE LOCATION OF THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR MEETINGS IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED. ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE AT SUCH HEARINGS AND/OR MEETINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGHT OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS, IF SUCH ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE BY CONTACTING PATSY CRESSWELL AT 583-6500 OR TDD AT 583-6550.
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Informational chart about Summertime Disease Carried by Wildlife and Insects
July 3, 2023 Pueblo, CO – Public Health Officials in Pueblo continue to alert residents of summertime illnesses, including those carried by wildlife and insects such as West Nile virus, plague, tularemia, and hantavirus.
Pueblo County received higher levels of precipitation this year than normal, creating conditions for mosquitoes, fleas, and rodent populations to increase. As a result, transmissible diseases carried by these wildlife and insects can also increase.
“Summertime is when more people are outdoors, enjoying barbecuing, fishing, camping, and gardening. As you are outdoors this summer, please take steps to protect yourself and your pets against serious summertime diseases,” said Alicia Solis program manager at the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment
“The diseases tularemia and plague are typically found in wildlife, especially rabbits and prairie dogs,” stated Solis. “Tularemia and plague can be passed to humans or animals through the bite of infected insects, most commonly ticks, fleas and deer flies, and by handling infected, sick, or dead animals,” explained Solis.
Tularemia is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis, which commonly infects rabbits. “In previous years, we have seen tularemia widespread in rabbits in Pueblo West,” explained Solis.
Plague, a potentially serious illness, is caused by a bacterium called Yersina pestis. It is usually passed from animal to animal by infected fleas and is often seen to have devastating effects on prairie dog colonies. The hungry infected fleas, who have lost their normal hosts, seek other sources of blood, thus increasing the risk to humans and other animals frequenting the area.
People can get tularemia and plague in a few of the same ways:
“It is important for pet owners to keep their animals from roaming free as they can be exposed to tularemia and plague,” stated Solis. “Ensure your pets have flea and tick protection. Do not let them eat dead animals. If your pet stops eating or drinking or develops other symptoms, take the pet to the veterinarian promptly.”
Symptoms of tularemia and plague in humans usually occur 2-7 days after exposure and may include:
Other symptoms of tularemia and plague depend on how a person was exposed to the bacteria. These symptoms can include pneumonia, ulcers on the skin or mouth, swollen and painful lymph glands, and a sore throat.
Tularemia is not spread from person to person so those who are infected do not need to be isolated. People who have been exposed to tularemia or plague should be treated as soon as possible. These diseases can be fatal if not treated with the right antibiotics.
Public health recommends the following:
West Nile virus (WNV) is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes then spread West Nile Virus to people and other animals by biting them.p
WNV typically occurs in the summer months, though it depends on climate and weather conditions. Most people infected with WNV do not experience illness, however 1 in 5 infected people will have a fever illness that is like the flu. Serious WNV infection of the brain or tissues around the brain can occur in about 1 in 150 infected people; those most at risk are people aged 60 years and older or those with diabetes, kidney disease, or weak immune systems.
With heavy rain in May and June, there is an early start to mosquito season in Pueblo County and Colorado. Public health anticipates higher than average mosquito activity now and into the coming weeks.
Solis also advised all individuals to protect themselves from West Nile virus by following the Four D’s:
Hantavirus is an infection that causes serious pneumonia, damage to organs, and even death. It is carried by rats and mice and is most commonly spread to people by inhaling dust contaminated with rodent saliva, urine or droppings. Infections in humans typically occur in May, June and July.
Initial symptoms include fever, chills, severe muscle pain, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms are followed by progressively worsening cough and difficulty breathing due to fluid buildup in the lungs. People with hantavirus infection need to be hospitalized, often in an intensive care unit. Delayed care can result in death.
Follow these steps to reduce the chance of getting exposed to hantavirus:
Additional information is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website cdc.gov, or by calling the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment (719) 583-4369.
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BOCC Agendas Week of 7-3-2023
Pueblo Board of County Commissioners
215 W. 10th St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
Please contact Rose Pugliese at [email protected] for access information.
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Pueblo, CO
United States
BOCC Agendas Week of 6-26-2023
Pueblo Board of County Commissioners
215 W. 10th St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
United States
THE LOCATION OF THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR MEETINGS IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED. ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE AT SUCH HEARINGS AND/OR MEETINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGHT OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS, IF SUCH ACCOMMODATIONS ARE REQUESTED AT LEAST TWO (2) WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE BY CONTACTING PATSY CRESSWELL AT 583-6500 OR TDD AT 583-6550.
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Any licensees required to attend the meeting will receive instructions on how to attend the meeting virtually. This meeting can be viewed live on the Pueblo County Facebook Page www.facebook.com/PuebloCounty/ however, comments will not be taken through Facebook during the meeting. Public testimony will only be accepted in writing. Any public testimony in support of or in opposition to an application, when applicable, must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00PM Friday, June 9, 2023.
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