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Keep Delaware County Beautiful Honors Local Environmental Champions at Annual Awards Ceremony
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District’s Keep Delaware County Beautiful program proudly recognized outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 11, celebrating meaningful contributions to environmental stewardship, [...]
Resolution 2025-07: Environmental Health Plumbing and Medical Gas Regulation
Resolution 2025-07: Environmental Health Plumbing and Medical Gas Regulation for the protection and preservation of public health. WHEREAS, orders and regulations of the Board of Health shall be adopted, recorded, and certified as ordinances of municipal corporations; WHEREAS, pursuant [...]
SAFE Remembers Lives Lost in 2025 Delaware County Traffic Crashes
DELAWARE, Oh. — Each November, SAFE Delaware County Coalition acknowledges those who passed away due to motor vehicle crashes in Delaware County through a remembrance ceremony. Traditionally a display of wreaths with the name of [...]
Delaware Public Health District’s SAFE Coalition Awarded Traffic Safety Grant
DELAWARE, Oh. -- The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $55,000 in federal traffic safety funding to the Delaware Public Health District. The funds are passed through OTSO from [...]
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First, it is dangerously cold outside. Extreme cold temperatures can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia, even with short periods of exposure. See our earlier post for tips on how to protect yourself, your loved ones (pets included), and your home.
Second, Earth is currently being impacted by the strongest geomagnetic storm in nearly 20 years. This storm is driven by a powerful coronal mass ejection (a massive burst of charged particles from the Sun) that is interacting with Earth’s magnetic field.
When these particles collide with gases in our upper atmosphere, they release energy in the form of light, creating what we know as the aurora borealis. Because this coronal mass ejection is unusually intense (a G4 event), the aurora may be visible much farther south than normal, potentially reaching as far as Alabama!
In other words, tonight presents a rare scientific spectacle, but safety comes first! If you head outside to look for the aurora, do so briefly, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit your time outdoors. Extreme cold can overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate temperature faster than many people realize. Enjoy the science, but protect your health. 🌌🌌🌌
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With the windchill expected to dip down to -20F causing frostbite in just 10 minutes, remember to protect your person, place, pets & pipes!
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We officially kicked off the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA) on Thursday! Our facilitator, Illuminology, led a collaborative session introducing the CHA process, while Partnership members participated in breakout discussions to identify key county health concerns. These discussions will help shape the CHA and inform the next Community Health Improvement Plan.
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Our offices and clinics will be closed on Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
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Our very own SAFE coordinator Jackie Bain had the recent pleasure of talking SAFE winter driving with OSHP Lt. Curry during "Trooper Talk" at SourcePoint!
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Whoa! That’s a lot of food scraps! 🙌 Thanks to nearly 2,500 bucket drop-offs, the green bucket program hit a record-high 39,600 pounds composted in 2025!
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