Moapa community meetings to address mosquito issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 15, 2014

LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District and Clark County Emergency Management will host two community meetings in Moapa to discuss mosquito surveillance and abatement related to the recent flooding. The meetings are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Moapa Valley Community Center, 320 N. Moapa Blvd., Overton, 89040, and at 6 p.m. at the Moapa Community Center, 1340 E. State Highway 168, Moapa, 89025.

Recently, the health district has identified West Nile positive mosquitoes in 23 zip codes throughout Clark County including zip codes in the Moapa area. Recent rain and flooding have created a concern regarding potential mosquito breeding and potential West Nile virus infections in the area due to standing water. Health district staff will provide updated information regarding eliminating mosquito breeding sources, mosquito surveillance in the area and West Nile virus prevention information.

Information regarding West Nile virus prevention is available on the health district website, http://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/west-nile/prevention.php

The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.