Hendry County, FL

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NEW!! HENDRY COUNTY FILLABLE FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN NEW!!

CURRENT EMERGENCY ORDINANCES/DECLARATIONS AND ORDERS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT (REF SB2006)

PRECAUTIONARY BOILED WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT:
Port LaBelle Utilities Area: Lifted 06/19/2021
 

BURN BAN: Lifted 06/18/2021

HEALTH ALERT:  HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER

LaBelle, Florida (June 9, 2021) The Florida Department of Health in Hendry has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Caloosahatchee River. This is in response to water samples taken on June 3, 2021. The public should exercise caution in and around Caloosahatchee River. Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

• Do not drink, swim, wade, use personal watercraft, water ski or boat in waters where there is a visible bloom.

• Wash your skin and clothing with soap and water if you have contact with algae or discolored or smelly water.

• Keep pets away from the area. Waters where there are algae blooms are not safe for animals. Pets and livestock should have a different source of water when algae blooms are present.

• Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate the toxins.

• Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe. Rinse fish fillets with tap or bottled water, throw out the guts and cook fish well.

• Do not eat shellfish in waters with algae blooms.
   

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COVID INFORMATION

NOTE: Homebound residents of Hendry and Glades County can make a request for a COVID-19 Vaccination at the email address HomeboundVaccine@em.myflorida.com 

COVID-19 Vaccinations Available by Appointment at Health Departments in Hendry & Glades Counties

Hendry & Glades Counties, FL - The Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties will now offer the Moderna Vaccine by appointment only. Please see the locations and days listed below.

Please note, vaccine appointments will be made based on vaccine availability and clinical hours. Individuals will be contacted with their appointment confirmation and will be scheduled for their second dose within 28-34 days. Days and locations listed below:

Hendry County Emergency Management
4425 West State Road 80
LaBelle, Florida 33935 
863-674-5400

 
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