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Fort Wayne, IN
Joined March 2013
Allen County Health retweeted
Current Road Closures in Allen County due to high water as of 4/1/2026 at 8:30 AM. These roads are not passable. Find an alternate route. Arcola Road from Yellow River to O'Day Road Schlatter Road from Tonkel Road to Viberg Road Wheelock Road & Eby Road
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Crashes are increasing rapidly in SW Allen County as well as some crashes and slide offs NE. Be alert for rapidly changing travel conditions. Use Caution.
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Allen County Health retweeted
Dangerously cold temperatures are expected to grip Indiana Stay safe, stay warm. Find open warming centers, hours and updated locations in your community. @in211 community navigators can help you or search here: on.in.gov/k3ne4
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Crashes are increasing throughout the county. Snowfall is creating limited visibility and slick roads. You must SLOW DOWN! Ease into your turns and stops. Give each other extra room.
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Allen County Health retweeted
The Allen County Board of Commissioners announced today that nominations for the Linda & Jerry Vandeveer Impact Award are now being accepted through September 6, 2024. For more information and to obtain a nomination form go to allencounty.in.gov/473/Vande…
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Allen County Health retweeted
Stay cool, stay safe. Call 2-1-1 to find cooling centers open in your community. @in211 community navigators are available 24/7 and can provide you with updated locations and hours of cooling centers in your area or click here: tinyurl.com/2rmep2pr
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A winter weather Travel Advisory has been issued for Fort Wayne and Allen County. Our street department has been out salting and clearing the roads. Please allow for extra travel time this morning.
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Be alert for changing travel conditions this evening as air and road temps drop below freezing. Expect some slippery spots overnight and for your morning commute. Leave early, slow down, remain alert.
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Allen County Health retweeted
Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. Just a reminder: county offices are closed Thursday and Friday but will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, 11/27/2023.
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Be air aware: Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) at AirNow.gov and adjust your outdoor activities to reduce your exposure to harmful air pollutants. Enjoy the outdoors when the air is healthy. Stay inside as much as possible when it's not.
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IDEM has declared an Air Quality Action Day for 04/14/2023 in three regions. Air Quality Action Days (AQAD) are days when ground level ozone pollution or fine particulate matter could build to unhealthy levels in the outdoor air. More info: on.in.gov/mwvyn
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Preparing for tomorrow starts today. Make sure everyone in the family knows what to do when severe weather strikes.
With the threat of significant severe weather tomorrow, now is the time to prepare! Tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are all possible. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and make sure you have a safe space to shelter!
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Allen County Health retweeted
Fort Wayne is fortunate to have incredible healthcare leaders. On today's podcast, I was thrilled to talk with Dr. Thomas Gutwein about his new role as @AllenCountyHD Commissioner. Listen here: bit.ly/3DM0L8X
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Allen County Health retweeted
TONIGHT at 7:30pm, join us for an all-new edition of #PrimeTime @PBSFortWayne featuring Dr. Thomas Gutwein, Commissioner, @AllenCountyHD for a timely discussion of Allen County's health & challenges that may lie ahead. #TuneIn #CallIn and #TakePart!
#DYK? 💡 You're supposed to clean this. 👇 A faucet’s screen (or aerator) can collect sediment, debris and lead particles. If lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your drinking water. Lower your exposure risk: bit.ly/3S18aGA
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Allen County Health retweeted
All Allen County offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
If you have any symptoms of #monkeypox, talk to your healthcare provider, even if you don’t think you had contact with someone who has monkeypox. Signs and symptoms: cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/s… More: monkeypox.health.IN.gov
Allen County Health retweeted
Two years! That's how long it's been since we launched the Be Well Crisis Helpline. We took our first call on July 20, 2020, and have since answered over 44,000 more. We're still here to take your call. Just dial 2-1-1.
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Allen County Health retweeted
Elmo got the COVID vaccine today, just like Elmo's mommy and daddy! Elmo's daddy had a lot of questions, but Elmo's doctor said the vaccine would help keep Elmo healthy, and all of Elmo's friends and family too! #CaringForEachOther
It's okay to have questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children! Elmo's dad Louie talked to their pediatrician, and learned that Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep him and his whole neighborhood safe and healthy! #CaringForEachOther
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NEWS RELEASE: Governor's Public Health Commission to meet on June 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Indiana State Library to discuss their draft report with recommendations for improving public health issues in Indiana. Read more: go.usa.gov/xJsFt Watch live: tinyurl.com/3yftd57u
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