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CDOT AND COLORADO OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER

DENVER – This week, October 21- October 27 is Colorado Winter Weather Awareness Week and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado Office of Emergency Management are offering some tips on how to get yourself and your vehicle prepared for inclement weather.

“This time of year, winter weather can strike at any time, which means we all need to get our emergency kits and vehicles ready for winter travel,” said CDOT Executive Director Don Hunt. “Early preparation will help ensure the safety of those traveling Colorado highways during inclement weather.”

The first step in preparing for winter is ensuring that you have an emergency kit in your vehicle in case you are stranded. If you find yourself stranded, stay in your vehicle, turn on your flashers, call for help and wait until it arrives. Your emergency kit should include the following:

·  Flares/reflectors to signal for help and warn other motorists

·  Sturdy scraper/snow brush/snow shovel to clear snow

·  Battery or crank-powered radio to listen to emergency broadcasts

·  Flashlight with extra batteries or crank-powered flashlight

·  Survival blanket or sleeping bag

·  Chemical hand warmers

·  Extra set of clothes, including coat, hat, mittens, boots, etc

·  Water for each person and pet in your car

·  Food items containing protein such as nuts and energy bars; canned fruit and a portable can opener

·  First Aid Kit and essential medications

·  Tire chains and tow strap

·  Non-clumping kitty litter/sand for traction

·  Jumper cables

·  Extra cloth or paper towels for cleanup if necessary

·  Deck of cards or board game for entertainment

In addition to the emergency kit, be sure to check your vehicle now and before any road trip to make sure it is in safe operating condition

·  Windshield Wiper Fluid

·  Heater/Defroster

·  Wiper Blades

·  Antifreeze

·  Lights

·  Fuel System and a Full Tank of Gas

·  Ignition

·  Exhaust System

·  Tire Tread

·  Battery Brakes

In addition to the emergency kit and vehicle preparedness, it is important for motorists to keep speeds down during inclement weather and give snow plows room to do their job. Motorists are also encouraged to plan ahead when traveling by calling 511 or visiting www.cotrip.org for real-time road information. Winter weather awareness information and updates are also posted by the Office of Emergency Management at www.COEmergency.com or on Twitter at COEmergency using the #COwx hashtag.

Restaurant and Other Health Inspections

If you are looking to construct a restaurant facility, open a restaurant, or take over an existing restaurant, please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, to inquire about regulatory requirements and retail food establishment licensure at 303-692-3645.

The Division also provides information and resources on regulatory requirements for constructing and opening a restaurant on their website at:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/retailfood/retailfoodopening.html

For information related to food safety, restaurant regulation and licensure, restaurant health inspections, or other restaurant related questions, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability website at:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/retailfood/retailhom.html

For information related to health inspection programs for child cares, schools, or other consumer protection related services, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability website at:

http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/

Public Health Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

Saguache County Public Health has a purpose of protecting the health and safety of the residents of Saguache County.We are dedicated to improve the health environment of the people by preventing disease, providing services for residents with special needs and improving and maintaining the health status of residents through the provision of prevention services.

Saguache County Public Health shall provide
continuum of care which is culturally sensitive, has measurable standards of quality and is a family and community based service.

About Us

We provide the following services:

Home and Community Based Services
Regional and County Disaster Preparedness
HCP for Children With Special Needs
Nursing Services - Immunization and Vaccination Fees
Prevention Services
Communicable Disease Investigation and Information
Public Health Educational Programs
And More...

Immunization Prices

Saguache County Public Health will be able to provide vaccines ONLY to unisured children, Native Amaericans, and children currently enrolled in Medicaid as of January 1, 2013.We are working closely with Rio Grande Public Health Department to ensure that children who are insured and would like to continue receiving vaccines form local Public Health agencies are able to do so.Please see the list of prices below for childhood immunization fees.

CHILDREN

Children 0-18 years, any vaccine:$5.00

We continue to offer the adult vaccines listed below.

ADULTS

Hepatitis A (series of 2):$50.00

Hepatitis B (series of 3):$50.00

Influenza (seasonal):$25.00

Tuberculin Skin Test:$16.00

Lead Test:$10.00

Most Family Practice clinics also offer childhood and adult vaccines.We are working closely with community healthcare providers to ensue that all patients continue to receive quality immunization services.For futher information,contact Saguache County Public Health:719-655-2533 (Saguache Office) or 719-754-2773 (Center Office).

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The Rio Grande Public Health has a travel clinic for vaccines for International travel, if you have any questions you or need more information,you can call (719) 657-3352 or (719) 754-2773.

Healthy Communities

What is Healthy Communities?

•Healthy Communities combines the best aspects of the EPSDT Outreach and Administrative Case Management program and CHP+ outreach into one model to better meet the needs of our clients. Family Health Coordinators are available statewide to serve clients through Healthy Communities.

What Healthy Communities services are available to Colorado Medicaid and CHP+ clients?

•This outreach and case management model takes into account that many of our families do not always understand the distinction between Medicaid and CHP+. In fact, many families have one child that is enrolled in Medicaid while another is enrolled in CHP+.

• Healthy Communities focuses on the "life cycle of a client” which is all of the activities that must happen for the client to obtain coverage and access to health care services in appropriate settings.

Family Health Coordinators perform the following activities:

Generate awareness of the existence of the Medicaid and CHP+ programs;

Offer information on how to apply for Medicaid and CHP+ and the availability of face-to-face application assistance;

Inform families where to submit their application for processing and eligibility determination;

Educate families on the value of preventive health care services and how to access their benefits at the appropriate settings;

Link clients to Medicaid and CHP+ providers that will serve as the client's Medical Home.

Provide clients with information and referrals to other community programs and resources; and

Explain the re-enrollment process to families that continue to be eligible for Medicaid and CHP+ to eliminate gaps in coverage.

Who is eligible for Healthy Communities?

•All Colorado citizens who would like to access public programs or those who are already eligible for public programs and are under the age of 21 or pregnant.

How can a client get services?

•To find a Family Health Coordinator in your area, please call LaNelle at (719) 657-2296.

For more information call:

Gina Robinson: 303-866-6167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Cindi Terra: 303-866-5459 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Customer Service:

Within Denver Metro area: 303-866-3513

Outside Denver Metro area: 800-221-3943

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