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The Washington County Natural Hazards Mitigation Action Plan seeks to address a variety of natural hazards by identifying activities that can be taken to lessen their impacts. Those who live and work in Washington County are invited to give input by completing a brief, online survey by October 1, 2015.

TVCTV's "Let's Talk About It' town-hall style show discusses suicide, how to talk about it, what the risk factors and warning signs are, and resources for help.

This educational series is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness.

The Hillsboro Public Library recently donated 1,479 new books to Washington County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) for families to take home. This more than doubles their previous donation to WIC in February of this year.

Registration is underway for a free five-week family caregiver training series that begins September 2.

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services (DAVS) is moving from their current location in downtown Hillsboro to 5240 NE Elam Young Parkway, Suite 300, in Hillsboro.

The Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling Program and the City of Portland Master Recycler Program are offering an eight-week Master Recycling course starting September 9, 2015.

The Washington County Fire Defense Board, in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry, has enacted a burn ban in Washington County. The burn ban will remain in effect until weather conditions minimize the fire danger.

Forecasters predict that temperatures will climb into the high 90s and perhaps even into the triple digits starting on Friday and lasting for several days. Washington County Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Washington County WIC will be at farmers markets all summer long in Beaverton, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Tigard, distributing Farm Direct Nutrition dollars to WIC participants.

Washington County to fund four safety net clinics.

As people spend more time outdoors with the arrival of summer, Washington County Public Health officials are reminding residents of the potential dangers of bats and rabies.

The ceremony takes place on Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m.

The Summit of Hope takes place on May 13 and is open to anyone interested in suicide prevention.

Six-Week Series Helps Caregivers Care for Themselves, May-June 2015

Washington County Health and Human Services will present the 13th Annual Public Health Recognition Awards on Thursday, April 9, 2 p.m., in the Public Services Building auditorium

The free five-week series is designed for family members and other unpaid caregivers who provide care for older adults in the home

All middle schoolers are invited to submit entries for possible inclusion in a statewide calendar.

Hillsboro Library donates 675 books to Washington County WIC for families and children

Deadline for nominations is March 6. Awards ceremony and reception to take place on April 9.