(BROOKLYN) – September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual recognition to remind everyone in America how important it is for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) wants to remind residents how important it is that we build a ...Read More >

While No Human Cases of EEE so far this Season, Detections of EEE-carrying Mosquitoes in this Area Remain High(HARTFORD)— While there have been no cases of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) in humans in Connecticut so far this season, the risk-level in the eastern part of the state for EEE remains elevated. The Connecticut Department ...Read More >

Residents are advised to protect themselves and their children from mosquito bitesHARTFORD, Conn—The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that a Connecticut resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. This is the first human case of WNV-associated illness identified in Connecticut this season. Last year, seven cases of WNV infection ...Read More >

Cooling Centers in Northeast CT Town Office Building at 16 Westford RoadTuesday, June 18 : 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmThursday, June 20: 11:00 am to 1:00 pmEastford Public LibraryTuesday, June 18: 11:00 am to 5:00 pmThursday, June 20: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Killingly Town Hall at 172 Main StreetMonday, Wednesday, & Thursday: ...Read More >

Northeast District Department of Health Offers Free Radon Test Kits for National Radon Action Month. (BROOKLYN) – The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their families and ...Read More >

HARTFORD, Conn.— As a result of Monday’s storm which delivered heavy rain and high winds, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is reminding residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from the improper use of fuel burning equipment during power outages. Due to the current number of power outages caused by this storm, ...Read More >

While No Human Cases of EEE so far this Season, Detections of EEE-carrying Mosquitoes in this Area Remain High as We Near End of Mosquito Season(HARTFORD) — While the end of mosquito season is approaching, and there have been no cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in humans so far this season, the risk-level in ...Read More >

HARTFORD, Conn.– Amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, and on the eve of the colder fall and winter months, the Biden Administration is once again providing U.S. residents with free at-home COVID-19 tests.The Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that households may order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov starting on Monday, ...Read More >