Lane County Health & Human Services

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate, please remember that fireworks can be hazardous if mishandled, causing severe injury and increasing the risk of fires. Always follow local laws and ordinances on firework use, always engage in safe handling practices by keeping a bucket of water or a hose nearby, and never let children handle fireworks. Let's enjoy the festivities safely!
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Lane County Health & Human Services offices will be closed on June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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☀️ Stay cool, Lane County! ⛱️
Visit Lane County's Cooling webpage for a list of local cooling spaces. Find a safe and cool place near you to escape the summer heat.
lanecountyor.gov/cooling
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Para obtener información actualizada acerca de los recursos relacionados con la ola de calor y de los lugares para refrescarse, por favor visite: http://lanecountyor.gov/cooling
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month, a time to focus on preventing and preparing for wildfires.

Each year, more than 70% of Oregon's wildfires are started by people. We encourage you to take this month to make a plan to know what to do before, during and after a wildfire and take actions to keep yourself and your community safe.

Are you ?
☑️Have an evacuation plan
☑️Prepare an emergency go-kit
☑️Receive emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov
☑️Know the evacuation levels:
🟢Level 1 - Be Ready to evacuate
🟡Level 2 - Be Set to leave at a moment's notice
🔴Level 3 - Go! Leave now!

The Office of State Fire Marshal has a wonderful website to help get all Oregonians prepared: www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/pages/prevent-wildfires.aspx

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚
Mental health affects all of us, and no one should have to face challenges alone. This month, we encourage our community to prioritize wellness, support one another, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
You are not alone. Support is available.

Awareness. Compassion. Connection.
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Mayo es mes de la concientización sobre la salud mental 💚

La salud mental nos afecta a todos, y nadie debería tener que afrontar sus dificultades en soledad. Este mes, invitamos a nuestra comunidad a dar prioridad al bienestar, a apoyarnos mutuamente y a acabar con el estigma que rodea a la salud mental. No estás solo. Hay ayuda disponible.

Concientización. Compasión. Conexión.
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