From Washington County, IA Emergency Management

"IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 1:20 p.m. CDT, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs.

This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years.
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FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on Oct. 4, 2023.

You won't want to miss the next parenting series talk given by Jim Lester, Washington Police Chief. We are looking forward to having him present on October 19th at 5:30.

If you are uninsured or underinsured, you can received the updated COVID booster from WCPH. We have a limited amount of vaccines available. Please call our office to schedule.

This week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead poisoning is preventable, and can have many harmful effects on children.

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.

All children are required to have a blood lead test prior to starting kindergarten. See the Washington County Lead Report Card below - we have room for improvement!

Will you be joining in on the trick-or-treat fun tonight? Follow these safety tips so the night doesn't get too SPOOKY!