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Guide for <br /> f, <br /> Department of Health's message; <br /> i Hawaii currently has no cases of West Nile Virus (WNV). Human <br /> illness from WNV is rare, even in areas where the virus has been <br /> reported. However, the State Department of Health in partnership <br /> with the County of Hawaii, Federal and other State agencies is <br /> INSIDE working to take the necessary precautions to prevent this virus <br /> from coming to the Big Island. If it should be found here, coordi- <br /> What is West Nile nated actions to prevent the spread of the virus will be taken. <br /> Virus ? <br /> Page 2 Becoming informed and taking personal responsibility is our best <br /> preventive action. We ask for your cooperation to learn about WNV <br /> Virus Cycle, how and to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and family <br /> transmitted? members. <br /> Page 3 �a_ <br /> Prevention and Karlee hioka jkk <br /> Control Measures <br /> Page 4 District Heath Office, Hawaii <br /> Dead Bird Program <br /> Page 5 A Partnership has been formed by key agencies of your Federal, <br /> State, and County governments to prevent and control the spread of <br /> Where to call for West Nile Virus (WNV) to our Island. This partnership commits to the <br /> Information and Help <br /> Page 6 people of Hawaii County that we will provide to you the best and most <br /> reliable information on: <br /> Where to drop off • What you need to know about West Nile Virus <br /> dead birds Page 7 I • What you can do to keep yourself safe <br /> • What you can do to help monitor this virus <br /> Dead bird Collection I • Updates on issues that may affect you <br /> Form L <br /> Page 8 <br /> Partlnership Members: <br /> State of Hawaii Departments: County of Hawai'i: <br /> Health (Lead Agency) Citizens Corps <br /> Education Civil Defense <br /> Agriculture Environmental Management <br /> DLNR (Forestry&Wildlife) Fire <br /> ++ Transportation Harbors/Airports Mayor's Office <br /> Office of Aging <br /> Federal Departments: Police <br /> Agriculture Public Works <br /> National Park Service Research and Development <br />