| August 5, 2016 |
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Volume 4 Issue 22 |
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| DROWNINGS IN ORANGE COUNTY |
| YEAR |
DROWNING INCIDENTS |
FATALITIES |
| 2016* |
57 |
20 |
| 2015 |
118 |
50 |
| 2014 |
86 |
43 |
| *2016 data is for January through August 2016 |
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water watcher tag
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| 2016 Drowning Prevention Campaign Launched |
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(Portions courtesy of Orange County Fire Authority)
The Orange County Health Care Agency and the Centers for Disease Control report that drowning remains the number one cause of accidental death for children 1 to 4 years of age. Seniors, 65 years and older, especially older males, are the most at risk for drowning incidents. They also have the highest drowning incident death rate.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, members of a countywide Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention, and parents who lost children in drowning incidents, launched a summer media campaign aimed at preventing future tragedies. Below are the five things that everyone should know about drowning prevention. |
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(OCTA Bus with drowning prevention messaging)
Five Things Everyone Needs to Know About Drowning Prevention
- Drowning is the leading cause of accidental injury and death in children under the age of 5 and can happen in less than 2 inches of water.
- Small children and adults 50 years and older are the most at-risk groups for drowning incidents. There have been 199 drowning fatalities in Orange County since January 1, 2012. Tragically, 16 of those have already happened this year.
- An OC Register story titled, “OC Parents Who've Lost Children to Drowning Share their Stories, and Urge Vigilance Near Water,” profiled parents who joined representatives from the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Health Care Agency (HCA), Orange County Fire Authority, Sheriff’s Department, City of Irvine and others at a recent press conference to announce the launch of the Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention’s summer advertising campaign.
You can watch video from the event here.
- There is no substitute for active supervision. While playing with your kids in or near the water, designate an adult in the group to serve as the official “Water Watcher” and monitor the children at all times. Download and print a free Safe Kids Water Watcher Tag or pick one up from any Orange County Fire Authority Station near you. HCA’s Health Promotion Division has distributed Safe Kids Orange County tags to all public pools here in OC.
- Drowning is a preventable tragedy. Never leave a child alone near water, even for a few seconds. At home, if a child is missing and you own a pool, check the pool first. View more tips at http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/mcah/dp.
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| County of Orange Breaks Ground on the New Animal Shelter |
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OC Animal Care Assistant Director Katie, Bronwyn Farber, Janet Foulds, Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari Freidenrich, Supervisor Andrew Do, Rosemarie Tsutsumi, Supervisor Shawn Nelson, Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Ed Pedroncelli, Vice Chair Michelle Steele, Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Valerie Gilb, Jannette Thomas, Kamiko Hamaya, Sharon Young, Michelle Martinez, Alex Gallo, Patricia Dadamo and Sgt. Kyle Werner |
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(Portions courtesy of County Executive Office)
Orange County celebrated a truly momentous occasion with the official groundbreaking for the Animal Shelter at the former Tustin Marine base. In 2015, more than 9,000 animals were adopted from OC Animal Care and more than 3,200 pets were reunited with their owners.
Below are some of the offerings in the new facility, which at 10 acres is more than twice the size of the current shelter:
- A large lobby and customer greeting space for staff and volunteers
- Indoor climate controlled bathing and grooming areas
- A volunteer resource center, public information classrooms and meeting facilities with capacity for up to 200 people
- Indoor/outdoor dog kennels in climate-controlled buildings with sound dampening systems to reduce stress
- Enhanced cat condos, featuring natural light and larger kennels; two large group cat housing areas with “catios” or outdoor patios to reduce stress
- Multiple dog exercise areas
- Three surgical suites and multiple pre-operative and post-operative recovery areas
- Animal intake, redemption and adoption areas split into separate areas for increased efficiency
- Segregated examination areas in the veterinary clinic for cats and dogs
OC Public Works and the builder, Snyder Langston LP, are working cooperatively to expedite design and construction of the facility to open as quickly as possible. A design review board is advising the County on what’s needed, including representatives from 14 contract cities, rescue groups, the shelter’s Community Outreach Committee, OC Animal Care staff and the veterinary community. |
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Rendering of the new animal shelter |
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“While building a new shelter is imperative, it is what happens inside the shelter that truly matters,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
The County will continue to focus on improving the care, adoption and reunification of orphaned, injured and lost animals, as well as investigation of animal cruelty cases, protection of public health against animal diseases, pet licensing, and public education and outreach.
The County will be hosting public forums to obtain further input from interested members of the community. To be notified of the forums, please send an email to OC Animal Care Assistant Director Katie Ingram at Katie.Ingram@occr.ocgov.com.
Related Stories:
Officials break ground on new O.C. animal shelter, replacing old one built during WWI
New county animal shelter breaks ground as officials promise better animal care |
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| OC Human Relations Commission - Annual Orange County Hate Crime Report for 2015 |
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(Portions courtesy of the OC Human Relations Commission)
The OC Human Relations Commission held its annual Hate Crime Network meeting and presented the Orange County Hate Crime Report for 2015. One of Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s Policy Advisors attended the meeting along with partner organizations, law enforcement and concerned residents for the annual Hate Crime Network meeting.
“Hate will not be tolerated in Orange County,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer. “I want to raise my family in a culture of respect and caring.”
The 2015 Hate Crime Report findings: reported hate crime is up and the primary targets still remain. Since 1995, the Commission has collected, tracked, reported and responded to OC's hate crimes.
Three general observations about the report for this year (2015):
- Hate Crime in Orange County increased 10% in 2015. 44 reported in 2015, up from 40 reported in 2014.
- Reported Hate Crime has been coming down over the last 10 years until this increase.
- About half of reported hate crime in Orange County is vandalism/destruction of property.
The OC Human Relations Commission, on behalf of the OC Board of Supervisors, OC Sheriff’s Department, city police departments, and the diverse residents of this community stand in unity to say,
- “We must document this bias related crime, and tell the stories of those singled out as targets of these hate motivated attacks.”
- “We must educate our community about the harassment and violence some in our community are facing due to arbitrary aspects of their beings.”
- “We must stand together to support hate crime victims, prosecute perpetrators, and prevent hate crime in the future by bringing diverse residents together to learn about their commonality.”
To view the Annual Orange County Hate Crime Report for 2015, click here. |
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| Orange County Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2016 |
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Mosquito. Photo by Shutterstock |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Health Care Agency)
An Anaheim woman in her 60s has tested positive for West Nile Virus infection, becoming the first human West Nile infection in Orange County this year. The woman was admitted to the hospital in July with symptoms of West Nile Virus and is still in serious condition.
In 2015, there were 97 reported human infections of West Nile and 8 West Nile-related deaths reported in Orange County. |
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The best way to avoid West Nile Virus infection is to take precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Recommended WNV precautions include:
- Emptying all standing water to reduce areas in which mosquitoes may breed, including flower pots and pet bowls
- Making sure window and door screens are in good condition
- Using insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or products containing IR3535, always following label directions
- Limiting outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active
- Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
Most people who become infected with West Nile do not experience symptoms, but about 20% will develop fever and may have headache, body aches, nausea, tiredness and sometimes a skin rash. More serious symptoms, such as severe headaches, neck stiffness, confusion, muscle weakness or paralysis, occur more rarely, but people who develop these symptoms should seek medical care immediately. People over 50 years of age and those with certain medical conditions are at increased risk of serious complications from West Nile infection.
Information on mosquito control is available on the Orange County Vector Control District’s website here. |
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| OC Parks Summer Concert Series 2016 |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Toddler Stories and Playtime
Monday, August 8, 11:00 AM
Anaheim Public Library – East Anaheim Branch, 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Write Your Life Story, Two Pages at a Time
Thursday, August 11, 1:00 PM
Anaheim Public Library – Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Farmers Market
Sunday, August 7, 10:00 AM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Summer Concert, L.A.vation – U2 tribute band
Sunday, August 7, 5:30 PM
Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Rd.
Orange
Creative Art for Kids and Tweens
Monday, August 9, 2:00 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Summer Concert Under the Stars, Cold Duck, R&B and Dance Favorites
Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hart Park Band Shell, 701 S Glassell St.
Silverado
Pilates
Wednesday, August 10, 5:30 PM
Silverado Community Center, Building A, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Silverado Summer Concert Series, featuring bands Jason Richards & Friends and Daze of Blue
Saturday, August 20, 6:00 PM
Silverado Fairgrounds, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 10, 9:00 AM
El Camino Real & 3rd St.
Concert in the Park, DSB – Journey Tribute
Thursday, August 10, 6:00 PM
Peppertree Park, 230 W. First Street
Villa Park
Let’s Talk about It!
Wednesday, August 17, 3:00 PM
Orange County Public Library – Villa Park Branch, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Free Concert in the (Villa) Park, The Fenians, ShamRock
Friday, August 19, 7:00 PM
Villa Park High School Outdoor Amphitheater, 18042 E. Taft Ave.
Yorba Linda
Nixon Library Concert, A cappella choir, Braille Institute
Sunday, August 7, 1:30 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Magic Show
Thursday, August 11, 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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