The Health Department offers forms and resources for town health officers (THOs) about significant public health issues and their role in their community. Below are some resources sorted by topic that may be helpful to town health officers.
For additional information, the Town Health Officer Hotline is available Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 800-439-8550.
Know who to call for an issue: Resource List for THOs
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Bed Bugs |
Fact sheet that describes bed bug infestations: how to identify, confirm, handle and prevent them |
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Bed Bugs |
Web page on bed bugs including a "Bed Bugs 101" video |
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Bed Bugs |
Presentation with general information on bed bugs and protection tips on how to prevent infestations |
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) |
Web page with a video on how to identify cyanobacteria, plus guidance for Vermont communities |
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) |
To post at recreational areas when cyanobacteria are present at less than bloom levels or in areas that are not used for swimming (for example, boat launches) |
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) |
To post at recreational areas when there is a large cyanobacteria bloom covering most of the swimming area |
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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) |
Check recent cyanobacteria reports on the Tracker Map or see the weekly summary for Lake Champlain and some inland lakes during the monitoring season (from about mid-June through fall) |
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Drinking Water |
Web page with links to the lab and which contaminants private well owners should test for, plus a video on how to use drinking water test kits |
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Health Order |
Template for writing Emergency Public Health Order |
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Health Order |
Example of an Emergency Public Health Order |
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Health Order |
Example of a Public Health Order |
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Health Order |
Example of a Notice of Intent |
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Health Order |
Example of a Statement of Procedural Rights |
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Lead |
Web page on potential lead hazards and how to prevent lead poisoning |
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Lead |
Fact sheet on what work practices contractors are required to do under the Vermont Lead Law |
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Lead |
Vermont Lead Poisoning Prevention Law: Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices |
Web page on the requirement for Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices |
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Mold |
Web page on mold clean-up with a link to the Environmental Protection Agency's guide to mold |
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Rabies |
Web page on rabies including a Rabies Alert Hotline poster, contact information for Rabies Hotlines, and vaccination clinics |
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Radon |
Web page with information on radon in air and in water, plus how to request a free radon test kit and a video on how to test for radon |
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Rental Housing |
Web page to look up rental housing codes |
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Sewer/Wastewater |
Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) web page with sewer and wastewater information |
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Solid Waste |
Flyer describing what to do with items banned from the trash |
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Solid Waste and Recycling |
Flyer depicting what is and what is not recyclable |
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Swimming Areas |
To post when closing a swimming or recreational area for a reason other than cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) |
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Swimming Areas |
Web page with links to the Healthy Recreational Waters Guidance document and fact sheet and information on swim water testing |
