Head Lice

When your child comes home from daycare or school announcing that he or she has lice, most parents react to the news with feelings of anxiety, anger, or being overwhelmed. Lice are not known to cause disease, The known health risk is the potential for infection, which can be caused by scratching the itchy infested areas.

Head lice survive less than 1-2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the scalp.

Tips to avoid getting Lice:

Bed Bug Information

Bed bugs are small, wingless, red-brownish, flattened insects that feed solely on the blood of animals. The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is the species most adapted to living with humans.

When do Bed Bugs Bite?

Bed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. They feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through which they withdraw blood. Engorgement takes about three to 10 minutes, yet the person seldom knows they are being bitten.

Climate Change in NYS

The New York State (NYS) Climate Impacts Assessment reports that the state has been warming at a rate of 0.25°F per decade from 1902 to 2022, with temperatures projected to rise by 5-10°F by the 2080s.

Healthy Neighborhoods Program

How safe is your home? If a fire were to occur in your home would your family know what to do? When was the last time you checked the batteries in your smoke detector? Have you talked with your family about a fire escape plan for your home? Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Does your home even need one?

If you aren’t served by a public water system then you likely have a private well.

NYS Septic Replacement Fund Program

Boil Water Orders (BWO) can be issued for the following reasons:

• Fee Schedule & Pay Online
• Beaches and Pools
• Campgrounds

What is Rabies?

Rabies is a deadly viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals, including humans. It is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, most commonly wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes. Keep in mind any mammal can get rabies, including pets and livestock. The virus attacks the brain and can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Mobile Home Parks in Clinton

Mobile home parks are places where manufactured homes are set up in a community. Some places allow you to put your home on one of their spots, and pay "lot" rent. Some places already have a few homes that you can rent with the lot.

You should always go out to the facility both in the day, and night time to investigate if the property is kept up and meets your requirements, prior to renting from the park.