DALLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CONTACTS Pamela Smith, Public Information Officer Zachary Thompson, Director (214) 819-6329 (office) (214) 755-9299 (cell) (214) 394-8109 (cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DCHHS Launches Public Online Map for Mosquito Surveillance Dallas, Texas, June 5, 2013 – Dallas County Health and Human Services is launching a system on its website June 5 that will allow Dallas County residents to monitor and report mosquito related activity. For the public, MapVision provides information about active and scheduled ground treatments within the county; enables residents to request service for mosquito activity and allows residents to submit dead bird activity reports. “Through this technology, the health department is becoming more efficient with how we detect and prevent West Nile virus,” said Tony Jenkins, DCHHS assistant director of environmental health. MapVision is primarily for residents in the cities that contract with DCHHS for mosquito control services. These cities include Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, Cockrell Hill, Desoto, Duncanville, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Hutchins, Lancaster, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale and Wilmer. Dallas County residents located outside of the DCHHS jurisdiction will receive contact information for their city of residence. “This tool allows our citizens to assist Dallas County with West Nile virus control efforts,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS health authority and medical director. “It also gives them an opportunity to stay informed as it relates to mosquito activity and control.” MapVision allows residents to: • Find an address in relation to treatment. This allows residents to type in their address and locate it on the map. The location balloon will provide them with a visual indication of whether their location is in a red zone in which activity is planned or potentially a blue zone designated for ground activity. If a citizen finds that their address is not near a spray area, they have the option to submit a service request. • Search past treatments. This function allows residents to see completed ground missions for the past two weeks. • Request service. Residents can submit a service request by selecting the city in which they reside. • Submit a dead bird notification. Upon finding a dead bird anywhere in Dallas County, residents can report the location of the bird and choose to do so anonymously or with their contact information. “This new system gives Dallas County residents the ability to stay informed about their community,” said Zachary Thompson, DCHHS director. “These new initiatives combined with personal protection show how the health department and Dallas county residents are working together.” To use MapVision or for more information about West Nile Virus, visit dallascounty.org/hhs. # # # 2377 North Stemmons Freeway, Suite 503, Dallas, Texas 75207-2710 Office (214) 819-2000 Main ▪ Fax (214) 819-2099
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:06:30 +0000
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