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*UPDATED* Our LiHEAP team will be out in the community this Fall and Winter to help folks sign up for the program. Please see the schedule below and call 207-442-7963 if you have any questions or to make an appointment.

Go to https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/liheap-assistance/ or call 207-442-7963 for more information!

We know it's a little hot to be thinking about winter heating, but now is the time to apply for LIHEAP Assistance for the upcoming heating season. Midcoast Maine Community Action is the organization that oversees assistance for Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties. Visit their website to learn more and sign up for an appointment - or come to one of their open appointment times at Dresden Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct 2nd from 9 AM to 2 PM, Newcastle Town Hall Wednesday, Oct 16th from 9 AM to 2 PM, Boothbay Town Hall Monday, Dec 9th from 9 AM to 2 PM.
https://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/liheap-assistance/ for a full list of other stops they'll be making and other information. Or 207-442-7963 Email: [email protected]

Checklist: Older adults and those with chronic medical conditions are more vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On hot days check in with neighbors and loved ones, ask them these questions:
- Do you have any signs of heat stress?
- Are you drinking enough water?
- Do you have access to air conditioning?
- Do you know how to keep cool?

Learn more at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/heat

There are ways you can , even if you do not have A/C! Learn how to recognize heat related illness by visiting www.maine.gov/dhhs/heat

CHOICES Pre-K has openings at Phippsburg Elementary School! If you are an RSU 1 resident, have a child who will turn 4 on or before 10/15/2024 and you are interested in FREE Pre-K, please email Kim Burgess, CHOICES Pre-K Coordinator, at [email protected] for an application.

tips for coaches and parents to help prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise:
- Remind student athletes to hydrate early and often
- Reduce practice length and intensity, and limit equipment
- Take more frequent breaks for shade and water
- Know the signs of heat-related illness and dehydration
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/heat

❗Already this summer, over 200 people visited the emergency department for heat illness. Prevent heat illness:
👉Check on those who are most vulnerable: outdoor workers, older persons, young children, those with chronic health conditions, and people taking certain medications for mental health.
👉Make sure they drink enough water, know how to keep cool, and have access to air conditioning.

Learn more about ways to stay cool: www.maine.gov/dhhs/heat
Find a cooling center near you: www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care
Explore the data: https://data.mainepublichealth.gov/tracking/heat

It’s ok to take a break when you need it. Sometimes life can be hectic—and this can impact our mood. Even so, it’s essential to take time to de-stress and prioritize wellness.

If you ever feel overwhelmed, support is available at findsupport.gov

SUMMER TIME BELL RINGING

Saturday - July 6th
9a-3p @ Bracketts

Help us send kids to camp!!!

Join us on July 16th at 34 Wing Farm Parkway for an American Red Cross blood drive! Every donor will receive a FREE Fandango movie ticket!

Stay Safe!

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT: CHIEF ANDREW BOOTH
DATE: 7/3/24

Positive Rabies Case in Bath.

On the evening of June 28th, a male resident of Western Ave. reported an aggressive-acting fox that had tried biting the man on his boots. The man kicked the fox away and called Bath Police.
Officers responded quickly and were able to dispatch the animal.
The fox was taken to the Health and Environmental Testing lab to be tested for rabies.

This morning, July 3, the City of Bath received confirmation from Maine DHHS Center for Disease Control and Prevention that the fox had tested positive for rabies.

Bath experienced several rabies cases in 2019 involving aggressive foxes. The last confirmed rabies case in Bath was in January of 2020 (1/6/20, grey fox).

Bath residents are advised to be cautious around wildlife and report any suspicious or sick-appearing animals. Pet owners should ensure their pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations.

For more information, visit www.cityofbath.com/rabies

Be Weather Ready!

Bath Heritage Days Bath's biggest party, celebrating Independence Day each year with events, ART IN THE PARK, Strawberry

We are proud to join the Office of Minority Health this Month in supporting the mental & emotional well-being of all racial & ethnic minorities. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.

💚 Help yourself & share to help others https://samhsa.gov/find-help

Do you want an easy way to take climate action in our community? Take less than 10 minutes and help shape Bath's new Climate Action Plan! Fill out the Resilient Bath Community Survey to give us your perspective on key focus areas like clean energy, natural resources, transportation, and more. Your answers will help us create a plan that best represents the needs of our community. Take the survey now:

City of Bath, Maine - Official Website - Resilient Bath When faced with challenges, our community remains strong: this is Bath. As a city that still builds ships on the same river as we did 200 years ago, resilience has always been a part of our community. With Resilient Bath, we will chart our course towards a safer, stronger future for everyone.

REMINDER!
Today is the day that Sagadahoc County Emergency Alerts will now be through RAVE/Smart911!
Please click this link to register today! https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=SCEMA

Like some other area police agencies, we are now offering the Blue Envelope program for Bath residents. This program is for drivers who have a disability or condition where accommodations or awareness could be helpful. These Blue envelopes store important information and documentation that drivers can hand to officers when pulled over on a traffic stop. These envelopes can be picked up at the PD or at the Treasurer's office at Bath City Hall. This program is voluntary.

The Blue Envelope program is in coordination with the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project (DSAP). https://dsapmaine.org/

One of these moths is not like the other. 👀

Many white moths are active around the same time as browntail moths. Browntail moth adults have white wings and white legs with a reddish-brown body that leads to a rounded brown "tail." Although browntail moth adults look hairy, they do not have toxic hairs like the browntail caterpillars. That said, the moths may pick up some residual hairs when exiting the cocoon they made when they were caterpillars with toxic hairs.

Keep an eye out for browntail moth adults and reduce outdoor lighting when possible to reduce their attraction to your house and trees. 💡

For the full browntail moth update, https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/browntail_moth_info.htm

Keep this graphic by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in mind when you come across one!

Starting THIS FRIDAY, 6/28- and every Friday through the summer: the Welcome Center Sharing Table, brought to you by the Merrymeeting Gleaners at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program!

Every Friday, 12:30-2:30 at the back side of the Brunswick Rec Center (off Venture Ave.) Free and open to all!

Questions? Email David at [email protected]

An automated message will go out from Sagadahoc County EMA tomorrow afternoon reminding residents of the transition to the RAVE mass notifications system. This is not a scam message!

Who should you call if an animal bites or scratches someone in your family? If an animal bites a human or pet, clean the wound with soap and water. Then check out this chart to find out who to call for more instructions. Learn more at www.maine.gov/dhhs/rabies.

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Visit US National Weather Service Gray ME for updates as we head into this period of hot and humid conditions.