Car Seat Event in Stamford

3 out of 4 car seats are used incorrectly.  You can have your childs' seat checked at No Cost on Saturday September 21st, from 10am-Noon at the Kiddie Corner Preschool 117 1/2 Main St, Stamford, NY 12167.  This event is made possible by Delaware County Public Health and Kiddie Corner Preschool.

Is Your Child Always Buckled Up?

Food Safety during Power Outages

Some areas of Delaware County have experienced power outages due to severe thunderstorms.  It is important to keep your food safe during a power outage to prevent spoilage which puts you at a higher risk for food borne illnesses.

If the power goes out, it is important to open the refrigerator and freezer as little as possible. Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? Generally, food in the refrigerator will remain cold for four to six hours if the door isn't opened.

Discard any perishable food (such as meat, dairy, poultry, fish, eggs, and leftovers) that have been above 40 °F for over 2 hours.  When in doubt throw it out!

Never taste food to determine its safety! You can’t rely on appearance or odor to determine whether food is safe.

Note: Always discard any items in the refrigerator or freezer that have come into contact with raw meat juices.

Despite your best efforts, the food in your freezer may partially or completely thaw before power is restored.

Thawed or partially thawed food in the freezer may be safely refrozen if it still contains ice crystals or is at 40 °F or below. Partial thawing and refreezing may affect the quality of some food, but the food will be safe to eat.

If you keep an appliance thermometer in your freezer, it’s easy to tell whether food is safe. When the power comes back on, check the thermometer. If it reads 40 °F or below, the food is safe and can be refrozen.

Helpful Hints: Saving Food in the Freezer

The freezer temperature should be between 0 and -10 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Keep the cold air in your freezer by not opening the door any more than necessary. An unopened full freezer will stay at freezing temperature about two days and a half-full freezer about one day.
• The kind of food in the freezer makes a difference. For instance, foods with a high water content, such as meat or fruit, will stay frozen longer than food with a low water content, such as bread.
• If your freezer is not full, group packages so they form an "igloo" to protect each other. Place them to one side or on a tray so that if they begin thawing, their juices won't get on other food.
• If you think power will be out for several days, try to find some dry ice.  Although dry ice can be used in the refrigerator, block ice is better. If your refrigerator's freezer is thawing out, you can put the block ice in the refrigerator's freezer along with your refrigerated perishables such as meat, poultry and dairy items.

For more information on Food Safety contact Delaware County Public Health at (607)-832-5200 or New York State Oneonta District Office (607)-432-3911.

Rabies Clinic Tonight

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

For dogs, cats, and ferrets on
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tractor Supply Company
6396  State Hwy. 23
Oneonta, NY 13820
5PM-7PM
 It’s the law! Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies. 

 Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age. 

 Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be present to receive a 3 year booster. 

 Dogs must be on a leash & under proper control. Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case. 

 Local organizations have volunteered their facilities for your convenience. It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet. It’s the law, you can be fined. 

 Vet only available at the advertised clinic time-no earlier!

For questions or more information call 607-832-5200 or see our website 
www.delawarecountypublichealth.com

Walk to Prevent Suicide

Out of the Darkness Community walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in hundreds of communities across the country this year, with the proceeds benefiting the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, you will be walking with thousands of other walkers nationdwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depresion and suicide, and support for survivors of suicide loss.  In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.

There will be an Out of the Darkness Walk in Oneonta, NY in Neahwa Park on September 14, 2013 at 11AM.  For more information go to the link below to register.


https://www.afsp.org/news-events/event-calendar/oneonta-ny-walk2

Rabies Clinic at Oneonta Tractor Supply

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

For dogs, cats, and ferrets on
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tractor Supply Company
6396  State Hwy. 23
Oneonta, NY 13820
5PM-7PM
 It’s the law! Every dog and cat must be vaccinated against rabies. 

 Cats and Dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age. 

 Proof of previous rabies vaccination must be present to receive a 3 year booster. 

 Dogs must be on a leash & under proper control. Cats and Ferrets should be in a carrying case. 

 Local organizations have volunteered their facilities for your convenience. It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet. It’s the law, you can be fined. 

 Vet only available at the advertised clinic time-no earlier!

For questions or more information call 607-832-5200 or see our website 
www.delawarecountypublichealth.com