Health and Safety Information
Alcohol Use
- Alcohol and Public Health
- Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost from Excessive Alcohol Use
- Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI)
- ARDI Announcements
- For more Information on Alcohol and Public Health refer to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Asbestos Information
Bed Bugs
Cancer Awareness
Kitchen Pests
Lead Information
Mold Information
Pet Safety
- Algal Blooms
- Additional Information on Algal Blooms from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthy Pets, Healthy People
- Pet Safety in Emergencies
- Pet Disaster Preparedness Kit
- 5 Ways to Prep your Pet for Emergencies
Rabies
Salmonella
- CDC reports Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Wild Songbirds
- NH Reported as one of the eight states affected - April 1, 2021
Sepsis
Substance Abuse / Addiction
- If you or someone you know is experiencing an addiction-related crisis, dial 2-1-1 for help.
- If you suspect a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 or refer them to the local hospital emergency room.
- Find services in the region via the online NH resource called "The Doorway" - You are not alone. For many people, addiction is a daily reality. We can help. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, or are looking for information, you’ve come to the right place. You are never alone and never far from help. Wherever you live and wherever you are on your journey, The Doorway will connect you to the supports and services and the level of care that’s right for you, including:
- Screening and evaluation
- Treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment
- Prevention, including naloxone
- Supports and services to assist in long-term recovery
- Findwell New Hampshire - Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Locator
Swimmers Itch
Ticks and Mosquitos
- Tickborne Disease - Update 2022
- Lime and Other Tickborne Diseases - Department of Health and Human Services
- Tick Research - Newsletter - Spring 2021
- Tick Collection Questionnaires
- Bug News for Kids and Grown-ups Too
- Lyme Disease
Vaping, Smoking and Tobacco Education
- Press Release - NH DHHS Encourages Granite Staters to Quit Smoking during the Great American Smokeout
- Press Release - New Hampshire Indoor Smoking Act Amended to Restrict Vaping in Public Spaces
- Quitting Tobacco
- My Life My Quit Poster
- My Life My Quit Campaign
- Vaping IS tobacco. And it can hook you for life. Text “Start My Quit” to 855-891-9989 to learn more about this free program for teens.
- Safer ISN’T safe. Learn the truth about vaping and get free resources to help teens quit. Text or call 855-891-9989.
- My Life My Quit is a free and confidential program to help teens quit vaping and other tobacco products. Learn more by visiting MyLifeMyQuit.com or texting “Start My Quit” to 855-891-9989.
Wells / Water / Septic Information
- Drought Guidance for Homeowners on Private Wells
- Drought Management - NH Department of Environmental Services
Winter Precautions
General Information