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Due to the oil spill in the San Francisco Bay on October 30, 2009 all shoreline areas in Alameda County are subject to closure.
At this time, shoreline areas CLOSED TO FISHING and shellfish harvesting extend from the San Mateo Bridge to the Bay Bridge. This supersedes the recent lifting of the mussel quarantine. The suspension will remain in effect until state health officials have determined that fishing can be reopened.
Robert Crown Memorial Beach in the city of Alameda is closed to water contact and fishing. Oil spill clean-up crews are working to clean the beach. The park remains open but the beach areas are closed to the public.
Local health officials recommend people stay away from the affected shoreline but if a shoreline is visited to take the following precautions.
- Avoid direct skin contact with the oil
- If you get oil on your skin, wash it off with soap and warm water; wash your hands before eating.
- Do not fish or catch shellfish from the closed beach areas. Do not eat fish or shellfish that smell or taste of petroleum, or that is coated with oil.
- If you come into contact with oil contaminated material, contact your health care provider for further advice.
If you see oiled or injured birds, please call the International Bird Rescue Research Center hotline at (877) 823-6926. Do not handle the birds! The oil is toxic. If you see oiled birds, please call the hotline and report the birds by number, location and type of bird (if known.)
For more information on the spill go to Coast Guard Website: Learn more...
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Alameda County Department of Environmental Health operates various programs to protect the public. Some timely news items follow:
- Annual Mussel Quarantine Status (10/29/09)
The Annual Mussel Quarantine will be lifted at midnight, October 31, for all coastal counties except Del Norte, Humboldt, and San Luis Obispo counties. These three counties continue to experience persistent, elevated toxin levels.
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- SB 241 Changes To California Retail Food Code (10/19/09)
On October 11, 2009 the Governor signed SB 241 which corrected a number of errors in the law governing retail food in California. This law was passed as "urgency legislation" so it became law upon signing. Some of the most significant changes are to construction requirements for mobile food facilities.
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- H1N1 (Swine) Flu (8/28/09)
Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health, has written an open letter to Californians regarding the upcoming flu season. The state's website is an important resource for information.
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Although H1N1 cases continue to be mild in Alameda County, we advise residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of getting H1N1 or other influenza. Learn more...
Health Safety Notices
California Department of Public Health provides information on potentially tainted foods and other issues relating to the public's well-being. Learn more...
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- Careers In Environmental Health
Working in the Environmental Health field can be a rewarding occupation, enabling one to positively impact the environment and protect the public's health. Learn more... *
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