Ashland-Boyd County Health Department

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving Time Begins — Spring Forward! ⏰

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8th. As we “spring forward” and welcome longer daylight hours, it’s also the perfect time to take a few minutes to focus on home safety.

🔋 Check Your Smoke Detectors
• Test each alarm in your home using the test button.
• Replace batteries if needed (even if they’re not fully dead).
• Make sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home and inside sleeping areas.
• Replace any smoke detector that is more than 10 years old.

🛑 Check Your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
• Test units to ensure they are functioning properly.
• Replace batteries as needed.
• Confirm CO detectors are located near sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
• Replace CO units according to manufacturer recommendations (typically every 5–7 years).

🔥 Why It Matters
Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half, and carbon monoxide detectors provide early warning against a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly.

📝 Bonus Safety Tips
• Review your family’s fire escape plan and practice it.
• Make sure everyone knows two ways out of each room.
• Check fire extinguishers to ensure they are fully charged and accessible.
• Keep emergency numbers posted and easily accessible.

Taking just a few extra minutes when you change your clocks can make a life-saving difference for you and your family.

Stay safe and enjoy the extra daylight! 🌷

03/06/2026

Please join is at this wonderful event!

02/24/2026

Our offices will operate on a 1 hour delay Tuesday February 24th.

02/24/2026

Roads are covered AGAIN! Please use caution if you have to be out. Stay safe!

02/06/2026

Due to inclement weather our offices will close at 11:00 Friday Feb. 6th.

02/05/2026

Our offices will operate on a 2 hour delay Thursday February 5th.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Due to inclement weather our offices will be closed Wednesday February, 3rd.

02/04/2026

Simple steps such as eating 2 servings of fruits or vegetables daily, exercising at least 30 minutes 3 times per week and engaging with others to stay connected can help improve your overall health. Visit: OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov to learn more. Join the campaign.

02/03/2026

Roads are becoming snow covered and slick again. Numerous accidents are being reported throughout the Cities and the County.
Road conditions will deteriorate with additional snowfall through the evening into the night. Use caution and stay off the roads if possible.