Health Department

A message from the East Longmeadow Animal Control and Board of Health,

We would like residents to know there has been at least one bear spotted in town recently. Although it is not uncommon for bears to be in town, residents should take steps to minimize their chances of encountering a bear.

Please bring your bird feeders in (birds have plenty of food available for them in the spring and summer)

Secure your trash barrels

Grills should be kept clean of any dripping

Check to make sure it is safe to let your pet out before you do

Bring in any pet food left outside

If you do encounter a bear

Make yourself look as big as possible

Make as much noise as possible (bang pots and pans together)

Turn on lights outside

*In the very rare case the bear does attack, don't play dead, fight back

For more information please visit the Massachusetts fish and wildlife website at https://www.mass.gov/files/2017-08/living-with-bears.pdf

2018 Board of Health Action Plan
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Health Safety & Awareness Video Links:

Tick Safety
Swimming Safety
Cook Out Safety Tips
Bat Exposure
Mosquito and West Nile Virus
Car Safety - Prevent Heat Exposure

The East Longmeadow Health Department, under the guidance of the Board of Health, assesses and addresses the needs of the community in order to help protect and improve the health and quality of life of residents and visitors. This is carried out by the implementation of disease surveillance, health promotion, and environmental health inspections.

The Board of Health is responsible for making health policy for the Town of East Longmeadow, which includes:

Creating new policy
Holding public hearings on existing policies
Hearing variance requests for existing policies

The Health Department is responsible for implementing the policies of the Board. As a result, the Department is responsible for the enforcement of policy.

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Updates and Information from the Health Department:
T ick Check For more information about East Longmeadow's tick program, click here.
2017 West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
Baystate Medical Center Medication & Sharps Kiosks