ReadyWAKE! Campaign Gets Under Way

Wake County is urging residents to prepare for disasters with the new ReadyWAKE! emergency response campaign and brochure now available to everyone. A team of public information officers (PIO's) from throughout Wake County has joined forces to get the word out. The ReadyWAKE! slogan is Make a plan. Get a kit. Stay informed.

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Be Part of County Volunteer Celebration, Nominate Outstanding Volunteers by August 9

Since 1984, Wake County has recognized its outstanding volunteers. For the last two years, we expanded the annual event to recognize all citizens who volunteer for Wake County government and to invite their families to a celebration.

This year, Commissioners' Vice Chair Paul Coble and Commissioner Lindy Brown are co-chairing the Volunteer Celebration. Back by popular demand, we will again be treating volunteers and their families to a Carolina Hurricanes game on Friday, Sept. 28. Tickets are compliments of the Hurricanes.

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Wake County Earns Four National Awards

Wake County Government rates as one of America's most digital county governments, according to the Center for Digital Government. County Manager David Cooke and Chris Smith, the County's Web Administrator, recently accepted the award at a ceremony coinciding with the National Association of Counties (NACo) national conference in Richmond, Va. Wake County ranked in the top ten of the 500,000 or more population category. The Planning Department, Wake County EMS and WakeGOV TV were also winners at the NACo conference.

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Board of Commissioners Approves Resolution in Honor of Highway Patrolman

The Wake County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution to dedicate a bridge in memory of Patrolman Robert East. The board unanimously approved the measure during its July 9, 2007, meeting. Several family members, including East's widow, attended the meeting in support of the resolution.

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UnitedHealthcare and WakeMed Reach Agreement

UnitedHealthcare and WakeMed have reached a three-year agreement that provides UnitedHealthcare members with in-network access to the full range of inpatient and outpatient services offered at all of WakeMed's facilities, WakeMed Faculty Physicians and Home Health.

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Summertime Fun Returns to Eva H. Perry Library

Wake County's Eva H. Perry Regional Library is once again open to patrons, after nearly three months of renovations. To celebrate the reopening, the library is hosting a number of programs for children of all ages, as well as offering Summer Storytimes from July 30 to August 30.

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Caring, Serving and Respecting Customers Award Winner

Human Services Case Manager Lisa McNair consistently recognizes the needs of others above her own. Her co-workers have seen her sit through her lunch break to assist customers.

Lisa readily offers helpful information before the customer asks. If she is not able to solve the problem or answer a question, she seeks out the best person who can. She treats customers with respect in a professional, discreet manner, and she is able to communicate in both English and Spanish.

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New Western Wake Human Services Office in Cary

Wake County Human Services invites all Wake County staff to stop by their open house for the new Western Wake Human Services office at 150 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 101, Cary. The open house is Thursday, Aug. 9, from 2-5 p.m. For more information, call 463-8445.

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Tribute to: Dorothea Lynde Dix, April 4, 1802 - July 17, 1887

At its July 17 regular monthly meeting, the Mental Health/Developmental Disability/Substance Abuse Services Continuum of Care Committee for the Human Services Board celebrated the life and accomplishments of Ms. Dorothea Lynde Dix, founder of Dorothea Dix Hospital, as an activist, humanitarian and inspiration.

July 17 marked the 120th anniversary of her death.

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EMS Highlights Drowning Prevention

As summer gets into full swing and water recreation activities increase, the incidence of drowning normally rises as well. While drowning can happen to anyone at any age, children are particularly vulnerable.

Since January 1, 2006, Wake County EMS has been dispatched to more than 30 drownings or near-drownings. Seven of those victims were children age 5 or under. Another five victims were 6 to 12 years old.

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Wake Animal Center Sees Increase in Parvovirus

The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center is experiencing a busier-than-normal parvovirus season, prompting officials to urge citizens to make sure their dogs are vaccinated against parvovirus and to recognize its symptoms.

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