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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 49m

📣 Open Enrollment starts today! Don't miss your chance to get covered with a health plan that fits your needs.

Need help? Get free & unbiased assistance by phone, appointment, or at community events (see graphic).

More info: www3.erie.gov/aging/health-insurance#hiicap
…or call: 716-858-8526

Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 22h

🍂🎃 Enjoy the fall Erie County! Check out our "Fall Fun in Erie County" map:

✨ Pick pumpkins
✨ Wander corn mazes
✨ Enjoy fall fests (some with adoptable pups 🐶!)

Go to: erie.gov/eriegrown

🎟️ Sign-up for the Erie Grown Passport & get the chance to win a prize!

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 1d

⏩ It's a special Tuesday edition of #ThrowbackThursday: On this day in 1947, the Buffalo-designed & built Bell X-1 became the 1st aircraft to exceed the speed of sound, propelling pilot Chuck Yeager & Bell Aircraft to international fame—& changing the world.

Learn more: wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 1d

Do you or someone you know need assistance managing your asthma? Talk to your health care provider about setting up an Asthma Action Plan! More from @nysdoh.bsky.social: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/ast...

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 2d

🏥 ECDOH added capacity to COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Oct. 13 & 16 and has four additional clinics on Oct. 20 & 29 / Nov. 5 & 7.

Walk-ins welcome; appointments encouraged. See graphic for more. Full schedule & register: erie.gov/vax

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Erie County Department of Public Works @eriecountydpw.bsky.social · 2d

October is #PedestrianSafety month. Here is another great graphic from NHTSA.

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 2d

Save the Date! A Community Day at Canalside for the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal will be held Saturday, October 25.

The event will feature live music, a birthday party for Sal the Mule, historic marker unveilings, and so much more!

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Erie County Department of Personnel @ecpersonnel.bsky.social · 2d

The Erie County Department of Health is hiring a MERS Coordinator. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 15. Learn more here: www3.erie.gov/employment/p...

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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 2d

Erie County is proud to be the home of the the Seneca Nation's Cattaraugus Territory and Tonawanda Seneca Nation. Our region has been enriched by our indigenous friends' culture for centuries. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, learn more about the Seneca Nation at sni.org

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 2d

It's time for a flu vaccine - check your local pharmacy or ask your doctor. Everyone ages 6 months is eligible to receive a flu vaccine, and it reduces the risk of severe illness.

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Erie County Department of Public Works @eriecountydpw.bsky.social · 2d

#InTheWorks for October 13!

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 3d

❓ Did you know The Buffalo Zoo is the nation's 3rd oldest #zoo? The Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary & Erie County is proud to support them in providing great educational, cultural, & recreational resources.

More on art & cultural programs: erie.gov/cultural
Buffalo Zoo info: buffalozoo.org

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 4d

🏥 ECDOH added appointments to COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Oct. 13 & 16 and has four additional clinics on Oct. 20 & 29 / Nov. 5 & 7.

Walk-ins welcome; appointments encouraged. See graphic for more. Full schedule & register: erie.gov/vax

Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 5d

211 Western New York is your free and confidential link to health and human services - housing, food, domestic violence resources, support groups, mental health and more. Call 2-1-1 from any phone day or night. www.211wny.org

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211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services. Every day, across Western New York, people just like you are looking for help. 211 WNY is here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. D...

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 6d

There are two more COVID vaccine clinics in October, sponsored by Erie County Health Dep't:

• Mon. Oct. 13, 2–6 PM: Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave., Buffalo
• Tue. Oct. 16, 2–6 PM: Chestnut Ridge Casino, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Orchard Park

Appointments encouraged. Go to: erie.gov/vax

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 6d

👮‍♂️ There's a free Erie County Sheriff car set safety check tonight at the Seneca Nation—see graphic for details & upcoming dates in October. Also, remember there's a car seat check every Monday at Elma Town Hall, 1600 Bowen Road, 4–8 PM.

More info: erie.gov/sheriff

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Erie County Department of Public Works @eriecountydpw.bsky.social · 6d

#InTheWorks for October 9!

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 6d

To apply or learn more, visit erie.gov/cyshcn, call (716) 858-1920 or email [email protected]. Anyone with questions about their child’s eligibility is encouraged to call.
If you know someone who would benefit from this program, please share this information with them.

Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) | Erie County Dept of Health

About the CYSHCN Program CYSHCN pronounced "shin" The Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program seeks to improve the coordination of care for children and youth who have special health care needs.

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 6d

A diagnosis is not required in order to participate in the CYSHCN program. Parents and caregivers may notice changes at any stage of a child’s physical and social development that could raise questions and concerns.

Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) | Erie County Dept of Health

About the CYSHCN Program CYSHCN pronounced "shin" The Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program seeks to improve the coordination of care for children and youth who have special health care needs.

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 6d

The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program is a free resource and referral program to improve care coordination for infants, children and youth from birth to 21 years old who have a serious or chronic medical, physical, behavioral, emotional or developmental condition.

Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) | Erie County Dept of Health

About the CYSHCN Program CYSHCN pronounced "shin" The Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program seeks to improve the coordination of care for children and youth who have special health care needs.

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 7d

❗Happening now: Walk-ins are welcome (until 6 p.m.) at this evening's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Bowmansville Fire Company (36 Main St., Bowmansville)

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 7d

Storms and extreme weather conditions like drought are becoming more frequent, more widespread, more intense and longer-lasting.
Severe storms and flooding have cost at least $643B in damage since 1980.
This graphic from @apha.org outlines these impacts.

erie.gov/climateaction

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Erie County Department of Public Works @eriecountydpw.bsky.social · 8d

Hamburg crew installing a new culvert pipe on Versailles Plank Rd! #DPWworks

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upstatepoison.bsky.social @upstatepoison.bsky.social · 8d

During #NationalFirePreventionWeek , let’s not forget about #carbonmonoxide (CO) poisoning!

CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Install detectors! For poison emergencies, call us at 1-800-222-1222!

LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4mNdk8n

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Erie County, NY @eriecounty.bsky.social · 8d

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) options are safe, effective and low-maintenance pregnancy prevention methods.

Our Family Planning Center can help you with these choices. We're located at 608 William Street in Buffalo.

erie.gov/familyplanning

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