Yates County Public Health

01/21/2026

Include pets in your home fire escape plan. Assign someone to help them evacuate.

01/21/2026

Keep yourself warm by dressing in layers when temperatures drop. Wear 2-3 layers, a beanie, some gloves, and waterproof boots to keep your body heat in and the cold out. Bundling up makes all the difference!

For more tips, visit Ready: ready.gov/winter-readyready.gov/winter-ready

01/20/2026

Modern homes burn faster due to synthetic materials. Early detection and quick escape are critical.

01/20/2026

Stress can cause:

❤️‍🩹 headaches
❤️‍🩹 neck and shoulder pain
❤️‍🩹 lack of appetite
❤️‍🩹 back pain
❤️‍🩹 a heavy chest
❤️‍🩹 tight muscles
❤️‍🩹 an upset stomach

Pausing, breathing, and reflecting through slow breathing techniques can help to reduce stress

01/20/2026

Cold weather is expected to affect the state over the next two weeks. "Feels-like” temperatures will likely fall between -35°F to -15ºF across many Upstate areas.

These temperatures increase your risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Stay warm and stay safedhses.ny.gov/extreme-cold-health-safety

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you ready? ✅

Take a few minutes today to talk with your family and make a plan. Preparation today means protection tomorrow.

➡️ https://www.ready.gov/plan

01/18/2026

Ready to make a difference in your community? 💙

We’re hiring a Public Health Nurse (BSN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team working in Immunization, Tuberculosis, and Maternal Child Health programs.

Check out the image for details or apply now at mycivilservice.yatescountyny.gov!

01/17/2026

Flat tire, storm, or breakdown—you never know when you’ll be stuck. 🛑 Be ready with a car emergency kit!

Tips here: https://www.ready.gov/car

01/16/2026

Our minds weren’t built for constant alerts, endless feeds, and nonstop noise.
Sometimes, logging off is how we tune back in.

✨ More quiet
✨ More focus
✨ More you

What changes when you step away?
You notice your thoughts.
You feel your energy return.
You reconnect with what actually matters.

Even a short digital detox can refresh your mind for the year ahead.

Learn more on the Yates County CredibleMind site: https://ow.ly/hJE150XXpFK

01/16/2026

February's Pop Up Food Pantry will be 2/20!

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260148259992165

01/16/2026

Stay as temperatures continue to drop this week. Dress in warm layers of clothing and cover your skin — wear a hat, gloves, scarf, socks, and waterproof boots.

More tips: ready.gov/winter-weather