With the recent rainfall received over the weekend and the Canadian Wildland Fire Information, Fire Danger Rating at Low, the Huron County Fire Chiefs have lifted the Open Air Fire Ban. As per the 2015 Ontario Fire Code, Section 2.4.4.4. (1) Open air burning shall not take place unless; (a) It has been approved, or […]
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Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit would like to remind families that the free outdoor movie night planned for Saturday, August 13 in Victoria Park in Seaforth will still take place rain or shine. However, in the case of rain the movie will take place at the Seaforth & District Community Centre, […]
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How to Safely Deal with Bats
Huron County, ON – If you’ve had a bat fly into your home recently, you’re not alone. During the warmer months it is common for bats to find their way into homes through open windows and openings as small as 1.25 cm (3/8 of an inch). The Huron County Health Unit reminds residents to avoid […]
Huron County – Temperatures and humidex levels are expected to be extreme for the next several days. The Huron County Health Unit is reminding the public to take care to prevent heat-related illnesses. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t compensate for it and […]
Following a program review, County Council has voted to discontinue the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program effective immediately within the terms of the collective agreement. The total savings from the ACP Program is expected to be $177,000 per year, which will be reallocated to the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Program. The voted occurred at the […]
The County of Huron, the Municipality of Huron East and the Municipality of South Huron intend to control noxious weeds along the following County and Municipal roadsides under their respective jurisdiction: The Following County Road Sides South of Highways 8 Cut Line Road (Co.Rd.18), Bayfield Road (Co. Rd. 13), Mill Road (Co.Rd.3), Staffa Road (Co. […]
Huron County, ON – The Huron Ready Community Notification Program is ending effective immediately and its phone and social media services are being discontinued. Huron Ready has been operating since 2009. However, after conducting a program review, it has been identified that this County service is no longer relevant. With the rising adoption of communication […]
Huron County, ON –The Huron County Health Unit is reminding people to be careful picking up any sharp object that may be found in your environment. Sharp objects, such as used needles, razor blades or any item that could cut skin should be handled carefully. Parents should tell children to never touch anything sharp and […]
Huron County, ON – As people spend more time outdoors, the Huron County Health Unit wants to remind the public to protect themselves against tick and mosquito bites. “With the warm weather here, ticks and mosquitoes are more active,” says public health inspector Keshia Hackett. “Our mosquito and tick surveillance programs are underway at the […]
Huron County, ON – A bat submitted for testing by the Huron County Health Unit was found to carry the rabies virus. The Huron County Health Unit reminds residents to avoid bat exposures. This is the first bat to have tested positive for rabies in Huron County since 2014. Overall, 1-3% of Ontario’s bat population […]