The Living Environment Program staff work towards reducing risks through plan review, inspections, investigations and education in the following areas:
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Rabies Prevention
The rabies program staff works to reduce the risk of a person getting rabies. Rabies is a very rare but fatal disease that people can get if they are bitten by a rabid animal or exposed to saliva from a rabid animal.
The Whatcom County Health Department school safety staff works to provide a safe and healthy environment for children enrolled in primary and secondary schools throughout Whatcom County.
The Water Recreation Program Staff work to reduce the risk of unintentional drowning and to prevent illness for people who swim, soak, or play in public pool, spas, hot tubs or natural bodies of water.