Hillsborough extends dengue fever emergency to Oct. 29
County crews increased mosquito treatments by air and ground after they found dengue virus activity in many neighborhoods.
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County says cooler weather helps, but mosquito prevention still matters
Hillsborough County continues aerial and ground treatments during a dengue outbreak and asks residents to remove standing water.
Hillsborough extended dengue fever emergency to Oct. 22
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On Oct. 15, the county administrator extended the state of local emergency as crews increased mosquito treatments.
County pet shelter held Paw-loween adoption party on Oct. 17
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The Pet Resource Center waived all adoption fees at its Saturday, Oct. 17 Halloween event in Tampa.
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Hillsborough County joins statewide partners to fight dengue mosquitoes
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Nearby counties, cities, FDACS and the CDC sent crews, helicopters and staff to help Hillsborough control mosquitoes.
County asks residents to check Halloween decorations for standing water
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Hillsborough County Mosquito Management said outdoor decorations can collect rainwater and become mosquito breeding sites.
Hillsborough Fire Rescue team deployed to Panhandle ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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Twenty-five county rescue team members left Oct. 8 to join a 75-member regional task force.
Hillsborough extended dengue fever emergency to Oct. 15
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On Oct. 8, the county extended its state of local emergency to fight dengue virus in mosquitoes.
County urged residents to dump standing water after recent rain
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Hillsborough County asked residents on Oct. 8 to remove standing water to cut mosquito breeding and dengue risk.
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Hillsborough asked businesses to drain water behind shops amid dengue outbreak
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On Oct. 8, county mosquito officials asked businesses to check alleys, dumpsters and delivery areas for water.
Hillsborough County held free rabies shot clinic for pets on Oct. 11
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The county offered free rabies shots, microchips, tags and registration at the fairgrounds in Dover.
County listed free Halloween park events, including Brandon dance
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On Oct. 7, Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation announced a month of free Halloween events.
Hillsborough expanded mosquito control as traps showed dengue virus activity
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The county explained its low daytime helicopter flights, nighttime spraying and the products it uses against mosquitoes.
Hillsborough extended dengue fever emergency to Oct. 8
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On Oct. 1, the county extended its state of local emergency as crews increased mosquito treatments.
