Emergency Preparedness
The Town of Acton Health Department is launching efforts to ensure the safety of Acton residents in the event of a public health emergency. In order to prepare for an unexpected public health threat or an infectious disease outbreak like influenza or hepatitis A, the Health Department is working closely with health care professionals, the Police and Fire Departments, and community groups to develop emergency plans. Acton residents can play an important role in emergency preparedness.

Central Mass Mosquito Project to Spray in Acton on 9/6/2012:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has announced that EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Acton. The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project will be spraying the following areas tonight.

• Acton Spray Map
• Acton Spray Street List
• Additional Streets to be Sprayed 9/12/2012

Resources

Acton Flu Guide Bioterrorism Fact Sheet Family Disaster Plan Public Health Fact Sheet Prepare and Maintain an Emergency Kit Emergency Preparedness Checklist H1N1 Information

Lyme Disease Fact Sheet Pandemic Flu Information Smallpox Declaration Suspicious Mail Handling West Nile Virus in Acton West Nile Virus Transmission Cycle Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Acton Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Fact Sheet Pesticide Exclusion Information