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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, July 23, 2003 Public Health continues to watch for West Nile Virus There is no doubt that West Nile Virus (WNV) will arrive in Utah, the big question is when will it arrive? No one knows for sure, but the Utah Department of Health has tracking, (UDOH) and monitoring testing systems in place to detect the virus in Utah. As of July 16, 2003, 32 states have confirmed the presence of WNV, compared with only 20 states at this time last year. This year, the virus has been detected as far west as Wyoming and Colorado, but has not yet been found in Utah, Idaho, or Nevada. The UDOH is coordinating WNV detection with many symptoms in horses and physicians are testing patients who have compatible symptoms. To date, the UDOH has conducted flu-lik- cause severe illness and possibly death. Individuals over the age of 50 are at greatest risk of serious illness state agencies, including the of and death. Utah Department Agriculture and Food and the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources as well as local public health agencies and mosquito abatement districts. Utah agencies are using many methods to watch for the entry of the virus. Mosquitoes are being trapped and dead birds (hawks, eagles, jays, crows, ravens, owls, and magpies) and sentinel chicken populations are being tested. In addition, veterinarians have been educated on WNV the following number of tests to test for the presence of West Nile virus. All test have all been negative. 10 humans 8 horses 583 batches of mosquitoes 1680 samples from sentinel chickens 86 dead birds West Nile Virus can cause a e illness, but can also Contact your (30-35- 7 2-1- 2) long-sleeve- d Repair screens around the house, use mosquito netting or tents to sleep outdoors Contact your local health department if you notice a freshly- - dead bird (hawks, eagles, jays, crows, ravens, owls, and magpies only) Homeowners who want to know more about how to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes can find a helpful fact sheet at http: health.utah.govwnv Mosq Home flyer.pdf health care provider if you have a high fever, severe headache and stiff neck. As Utahns celebrate Pioneer Day at many outdoor activities and recreate at lakes, pools and golf courses, it is important to remember to Fight the Bite to reduce the risk of WNV. To protect yourself: Protect between dusk and dawn (thats when mosquitoes are most active!) Discharge of Fireworks Due to the extremely dry conditions and the potential of creating a fire hazard, discharge of private fireworks is prohibited anywhere within the Monticello city limits before, during, or after the Pioneer Day celebration. By Order of Monticello Fire Chief (Monticello City Code BAD 2 to meet The BAD 2 Association (8th Air Force, Warton, England) will hold a reunion in Salt Lake City September 4-- 6. Anyone who served at BAD 2 in World War II, in any capacity, is eligible for membership. Please contact Dick McClune, 527 Quarterfield Road, Newport News, VA 23602. 4) Humans, not lightning, starting fires date, Utah has experienced 15 large wildfires with more than 76,000 acres burned. Of that, 69,600 acres and several structures have been lost because of human-causefires. 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Simply put, any spark will start a fire that may burn thousands of acres. In a typical year 95 percent of Utah fires are started by lightning, not people, said Mike Dudley, chair of the Great Basin Coordination Committee. This isnt a typi- cal year. We are in an explosive fire situation and need the public to pay more attention to simple fire prevention rules -- especially those related to spark arresters. Advanced preparation, clear thinking and wise actions could have prevented each of fires. Some the human-cause- d things that people can do to prevent wildfires include: Know the fire restrictions in your area and obey them. Install and maintain a spark arrester on ATVs, chainsaws and generators. Clear all grass and weeds 10 feet from any combustion engine, spark or flame - and don't drive or back into dry vegetation. Carry a fire extinguisher on equipment. Use extreme caution in all outdoor activities. Please: Do your part. Dont start a wildfire. Any fire that is not the result of lightning is human caused and may have Federal. State or Local civil andor criminal statute liability. The penalties of conviction for maliciously or negligently starting a fire can be up to five years of jail time, and liability both for the suppression and rehabilitation costs. Federal policy requires that all human caused fires be investigated to the fullest and mandates that cost recovery be pursued. The Department of Justice Affirmative Civil Enforcements Utah office leads the nation in collections of fire costs. Information on and links to specific fires burning in the state of Utah and on can be found at www. utahfireinfo. gov. Onsite interviews are available. fire-preventi- on |