MIDLAND COUNTY NEWSLETTER JULY 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

New Utility Vehicle for Rail Trail The Opening Hours of an Emergency COVID-19 Update Recovery Process & Financial Aid Overview 2020 July Board of Review: Notice to Property Owners Regarding Appeals Getting Help, Helping Others Midland Area Farmers Market Vaccination Rates Drop, Could Lead to Outbreaks 2020 Census August 4th Primary Elections Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dams in Michigan Sparklers are Dangerous! Ouch - She Bit Me - Mosquito Update NEW UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE RAIL TRAIL! Independence Day Trivia Midland County Parks and Recreation would like to thank the Firework Injuries and Safety Tips Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail for their generosity and County Directory partnership throughout the years including donating funds to purchase this Kubota RTV. This utility vehicle will help staff greatly with clean-up, manual cutting, trimming and spraying work on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail. Wave when you see us out working on the trail!

Follow Midland County on Social Media for the Latest Updates All Midland County Parks are currently open to the public for recreation except for Park and the section of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail from Averill Creek to the Salt River Bridge. IMPORTANT DATES THE OPENING HOURS OF AN EMERGENCY

July July - National Picnic Month Bridgette Gransden, July 1 - National Postal Worker Day Administrator/Controller July 3 - Independence Day Holiday (Offices Closed) Midland County July 4 – Independence Day July 11 – World Population Day On Monday May 18, 2020 the County of Midland’s Emergency July 15 – National Pet Fire Safety Management Team, under the leadership of Jenifier Boyer, Day Emergency Management Coordinator, had concerns that the July 18 – National Hot Dog Day county was going to experience high levels of flooding. As the day progressed, we also became concerned about the high water levels July 21 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection being experienced at Wixom Lake and the potential impact on the Edenville Dam in Gladwin County. This dam borders Midland July 24 - Amelia Earhart Day County’s Edenville Township. Over the course of the day all eyes July 30 - National Cheesecake Day had been on the two dams north of Edenville in Gladwin County – the Smallwood and Secord Dams. What happened with those two dams would directly impact both the Edenville and Sanford Dams. Sanford Dam is the dam that is the furthest south and the only one located in Midland County. After conversations with Boyce Hydro staff and local fire departments, a virtual activation of the Emergency Operations Center happened about 11 p.m. Monday night. Primary discussion centered on whether or not we were at a point of needing to evacuate people in the event of the dam failing. The decision was August made to fully activate the Emergency Operations Center and begin Children’s Eye Health and Safety the evacuation process of those homes in Edenville Township, Month Jerome Township and the Village of Sanford. Local township fire Family Fun Month department volunteers from across the county were dispatched to begin evacuation about midnight. Dogust 1st - Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs Emergency Management began working with public safety partners Aug 4 - U.S. Coast Guard Birthday after the 2017 flood to identify impact areas that may need Aug 7 - National Light House Day evacuation in future flooding in conjunction with a . The plan included such things as the flooding inundation area, advance Aug 10 - National Bowling Day notifications, and the amount of time needed to evacuate. Aug 11 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection We believe the reason we had zero loss of life is twofold. We took Aug 19 - World Humanitarian Day quick action to evacuate and people listened to the warnings. You can knock on hundreds of doors but we can’t control if people Aug 21 National Senior Citizens Day actually leave. Although the dam didn’t fail until Tuesday afternoon on May 19th, people were already out of their homes and out of harm’s way.

July 2020 2 COVID-19 UPDATE: Positivity Rate, County Mass Testing Results and Interventions to Prevent Disease

Dr. Catherine M Bodnar, MD, MPH Medical Director County of Midland Department of Public Health

We may feel as if we are done with the coronavirus, but regrettably, the coronavirus is not done with us. We have heard much in the news about the increased numbers and what they may indicate: more testing or resurgence of disease. Which is it? The positivity rate sheds light on the significance of the increased cases. The positivity rate is the percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 in relation to the total number of people tested that day. The timing of reporting can vary, (i.e., less reporting on the weekend, catch up reporting early in the week), so the rate can be looked at as a 7 day rolling average to account for the Positivity Rate = # Positive Tests x 100 day to day reporting variance. # Total Tests The World Health Organization (WHO) advised governments that before reopening, rates of positive COVID-19 testing should be at 5% or lower for 14 days. A high positivity rate may indicate that the state is testing only the sickest patients who seek medical attention and therefore not enough testing to know how the virus is spreading within its communities. A low positivity rate is an indication of sufficient testing capacity and the ability to make informed decisions about reopening and staying open. The State of Michigan’s positivity rate remained under 3% June 6th through June 24th. The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center tracks weekly percent change in positivity in all states. The bottom line: We must remain vigilant and it is critical As of June 24th, Michigan has an increased to continue the following practices: positivity rate from 1.4% last week to 2.1% this √ Socially distance at least 6 feet from non- week. While Michigan remains less than a 5% household members positivity rate, we are currently heading in the √ Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth wrong direction. Midland County’s positivity √ Wash hands often with soap and water for at rate has had a greater fluctuation because of least 20 seconds, especially after going to the less availability of testing and has shown several bathroom, before eating and after blowing your recent spikes due to local outbreaks. nose, coughing or sneezing The Midland County Department of Public - If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based sanitizer Health hosted a mass COVID-19 testing clinic with at least 60% alcohol in conjunction with the Michigan National - Always wash hands with soap and water Guard, Michigan State Police, and the Michigan if hands are visibly dirty Department of Health and Human Services on √ Wear face coverings in public May 30th and 31st. The driver for this testing √ event was the May 18th – 20th flooding event Stay home when sick involving Midland and surrounding counties. √ Covering coughs and sneezes The great majority of the individuals tested √ Throw used tissues in the trash right after use were Midland County residents. A total of 2,415 √ Routinely clean frequently touched objects and individuals were tested, with 6 COVID-19 cases surfaces using a regular household cleaning wipe identified. The positivity rate for this testing or spray event was about 0.25%.

July 2020 3 RECOVERY PROCESS & FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW A global pandemic and a historic devastating flood have impacted thousands in Midland County. Relief efforts are dynamic, evolving and will require a phased and collaborative approach. Individual needs will be diverse and multi-faceted. There are numerous sources of financial relief that may be available. There are also considerations at the local level about building in a flood plain, insurability and proper permitting.

PHASE ONE | EMERGENCY Local government and voluntary agencies provided for medical needs and basics like food, shelter, personal care items and cleaning kits.

PHASE TWO | RELIEF The initial data collected through self-assessments and actual assessments was submitted to the State of Michigan. That data has now been given to the federal government for consideration of a Disaster Declaration, which could mean potential Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. Actions for Homeowners: 1. Document damages (home, vehicles, medical, other This information has been structures). extracted from the FAQ document 2. Work with your insurance company and utilize available at ReliefMidland.Com. personal insurance dollars. Click here for the full text. 3. If your insurance claim is denied, be sure to get a written denial. 4. Work with volunteers and National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) groups for initial mucking-out and drying. If volunteers or VOADs have not been to your home for initial clean-up or mucking out, call United Way of Midland County at (989) 631-3670. 5. Utilize personal savings and interest-free loans available to repair the damage.

PHASE THREE | LONG TERM RECOVERY The Long-term Recovery Group is comprised of community organizations, faith-based groups, corporations and volunteers that collaborate and coordinate long-term recovery efforts. Long-term Recovery Group Structure: 1. Financial Support: Raise and allocate local dollars for flood relief; manage in-kind donations. 2. Volunteer Coordination: Coordinate local and national groups to aid in rebuilding. 3. Housing | Rebuild & Construction: Meet short-term housing needs; oversee construction management plans, leverage in-kind donations and coordinate skilled volunteers. 4. Public Relations | Outreach: Communicate about resources, processes and ways to connect with basic needs, case management, construction support and financial help. 5. Case Management | Assessment: Guide individuals through the recovery process and connect them with financial and human resources along with basic needs.

July 2020 4 2020 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW: NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING APPEALS Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-87 (COVID-19) included provisions for the expansion of the authority of the July Board of Review. This order provides that “boards of review acting in July must also meet to hear protests …and any other matters that are properly before the March Board of Review under MCL 211.30” What this means to property owners: An owner who wants to appeal their property assessments or classification and did not previously appeal at the March 2020 Board of Review, will have the right to appeal to the July Board of Review this year only. However, if a property owner intends to make an appeal of value to the expanded July Board of Review, please remember assessed values are set annually as of December 31 of the previous year. Any valuation evidence must be as of December 31, 2019. State law does not allow the July 2020 Board of Review to grant relief for issues such as the flood that occurred after December 31, 2019. Your Assessor will re-evaluate the property values by year-end for the following year and will send out assessment change notices in February 2021. Assessment appeals as a result of the flood will be heard at the March 2021 Board of Review. Please contact your Township Supervisor or Assessor if you plan to appeal at the July Board of Review and need more information.

GETTING HELP, HELPING OTHERS The ReliefMidland.com site is a centralized resource for COVID-19 and flooding news, volunteer opportunities and assistance. This resource, managed through 2-1-1 NE Michigan, ReliefMidland.com can also be reached by phone at 2-1-1 or 888-636-4211. ReliefMidland.com includes support for residents and businesses impacted by both emergencies along with ways do donate money and goods to assist others. Health and wellness resources are included to help in these stressful times. Sign up to volunteer in the community through the The United Way. Check the websites and social media for the most current information.

MIDLAND AREA FARMERS MARKET AT DOW DIAMOND The Midland Area Farmers Market (MAFM) is filled with the summer bounty! The market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Follow the market on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/midlandfarmersmarket for the latest information on vendors and location updates. Did you know the MAFM accepts EBT/Bridge Card (including P-EBT), Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Project FRESH, WIC Project FRESH and Prescription For Health? For a limited time with your EBT/Bridge Card you get unlimited Double Up Food Bucks. Check in at the Isabella Bank booth at the Market to learn more! July 2020 5 MICHIGAN’S VACCINATION RATES DROP, COULD LEAD TO OUTBREAKS DETROIT (AP) — Public health officials worry future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases could emerge in Michigan as vaccination rates have dramatically fallen during the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccination rates for children 18 and younger fell by more than 20%, according to a study published by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles vaccinations in particular, dropped about 76% among 16-month-old children. Other diseases include mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, or whooping cough. Many parents worried about the virus have kept their young children home, doctors say. “I’m extremely concerned that anytime we see a drop-off in our vaccine rates that it does leave the door open for a potential outbreak,” Bob Swanson, director of the division of immunization at the Michigan Department of Public Health told The Detroit News. Researchers compared how many kids have been vaccinated this May versus May rates from 2016- 2019, and found fewer than half of babies who are currently 5 months old were up-to-date on their immunizations compared to prior years. They relied on data from the Michigan Care Program Registry, which tracks immunizations statewide. Dr. David Obudzinski, a pediatrician, said parents began canceling appointments in March, when stay- at-home orders were issued. His Bingham Farms practice has remained open throughout the pandemic but was forced to reduce its hours due to lack of patients. “My fear is that we’re going to have a group of kids who are not protected at an age where they need to have the protection,” he said. Measles, for examples, usually include mild symptoms, but those symptoms can be deadly in babies who cannot be immunized until they’re a year old, according to health officials. “We need to be sure that everybody gets caught up on their immunizations that they may have fallen behind on so that we can assure that everybody is protected from vaccine-preventable diseases,” Swanson said. Source: https://apnews.com/45deeb47b7a81064bfaceaa4def13a4f

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July 2020 6 2020 CENSUS Shape your future. Chloe Updegraff MPH, Great Lakes Bay Regional Census Hub Coordinator The 2020 Census is still going on during the pandemic and flood response and is more important than ever. The State of Michigan and Midland County have already surpassed their 2010 totals for self-response! The census impacts distribution of federal funding and our representation in Lansing and Washington. For each person not counted, we lose out on $1,800 of annual federal funding that goes for things like disaster preparedness and relief, roads and bridges, schools and hospitals, as well as important programs like Federally-Qualified Health Centers, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC. Now more than ever these funds are needed right here. Please take a moment to fill out your census online at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020, and make sure that your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors do the same. This takes less than 10 minutes and will set our region up for success for the next 10 years. Thank you for doing your part to #BeCounted! Contact Chloe with any questions at [email protected].

AUGUST 4TH PRIMARY ELECTIONS The August 4th primary election features contested races at the county level, the 99th District and in many townships. The League of Women Voters and Senior Services held a forum in June with the three candidates for Midland County Sheriff, the video is available for you to view (click the link below). Additionally, information on all elections can be found vote411.orgat . There you can check your voter registration status and find out what is on your ballot. Everyone in Michigan now has the option to vote absentee – it is safe and secure. Your request must be submitted to your local clerk at by 4 pm the Friday before the election to receive a mailed ballot. Download the absentee ballot application or apply online.

July 2020 7 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Midland County residents may dispose of household items that are considered hazardous, such as chemicals, oil-based paints and stains, pesticides, insecticides, household cleaning products, certain auto products, mercury, and medicines during Hazardous Waste Collection days. Dates scheduled for 2020 are: • Tuesday, July 21 - NEW DATE! • Tuesday, August 11 • Thursday, October 29 Appointments are required, click here for more information and to schedule appointments or call the Midland County Health Department at 989-832-6681. Be prepared to indicate the type and amount of materials you wish to drop off. Only Midland County residents with appointments will be allowed to drop off materials.

DAMS IN MICHIGAN Mid-Michigan residents have become very familiar with area dams over the last month, but did you know there are hundreds in the state? Explore the EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) Regulated Dams Web Map for an overview of the dams that are regulated by the State of Michigan.

SPARKLERS ARE DANGEROUS! Every year, young children can be found along parade routes and at festivals with sparklers in hand, but sparklers are a lot more dangerous than most people think. Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, and children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet. According to the National Fire Protection Association, sparklers alone account for more than 25% of emergency room visits for fireworks injuries. For children under 5 years of age, sparklers accounted for nearly half of the total estimated injuries. For more on fireworks safety see page 13 and https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/ seasonal-safety/summer/fireworks.

July 2020 8 OUCH - SHE BIT ME! The extensive flooding in May brought out a bumper crop of mosquitoes in June. Mosquito control has been using aerial spraying of adulticides in addition to the truck mounted foggers to reduce the numbers. Homeowners can reduce mosquito breeding around their house by removing any water holding items and cleaning clogged ditches. Mosquitoes develop in any water that stands for 5 or more days. Removing standing water eliminates possible places for them to develop. • Dispose of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any water-holding containers. • Fill in or drain any low places (puddles, ruts, etc.) in yard. • Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain properly. • Keep eave troughs clean of leaves and other debris. • Cover trash containers to keep out rainwater, and screen rain barrels. • Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets. • Empty plastic wading pool at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use. • Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water with sand or concrete. • Change the water in birdbaths and plant drip trays at least once each week. • Store boats/canoes covered or upside down or remove rainwater weekly. • Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult mosquitoes will not hide there. Continued on next page

Mosquito Facts • Only the females bite. • If she lives long enough, a female may lay over 10 egg batches. • One mosquito carries its eggs on its hind legs until hatching. The larvae then wait in the egg shell, popping out when the female lands and dips her legs in the water. • Flying mosquitoes flap their wings from about 300 to over 700 times per second. • About 400,000 mosquitoes equal a pound. • Like humans, female mosquitoes live longer than males on average. • The attack of swarms of mosquitoes cause reindeer migrations. • The name mosquito is Spanish for “little fly” • A wingless species of mosquito has been found in the Antarctic. • Mosquitoes have been found on mountains at elevations up to 13,000 feet and in mine shafts as far down as 3,000 feet below the surface. • One mosquito species steals its food from nectar-feeding ants. • Some mosquito species larvae have an antifreeze like substance and can withstand being frozen in ice.

July 2020 9 MOSQUITOES - CONTINUED Protect Yourself Midland County Mosquito Control conducts an integrated program of larviciding and adulticiding with state-of-the-art equipment and materials. Despite our best efforts, mosquito populations can only be reduced, never eliminated. Learn to protect yourself from mosquito bites: • Avoid places and times when mosquitoes bite. • Wear protective clothing - tightly woven materials that cover arms and legs provide some protection from mosquito bites. • Have good screening - make sure door and window screens fit tight and holes are repaired. • Use mosquito netting - when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure and to protect small babies any time. • Use mosquito repellents - apply repellents to exposed skin: hands, arms, legs, neck, face, and to clothing which fits tight to the skin. • Use insecticides if necessary - insecticide fogs or mists are good only for a short duration in the immediate area of application.

Mosquito Predators Bats and swallows are often cited in the press as means for controlling mosquitoes. However, scientific studies do not support the claims that bats, swallows, purple martins, dragonflies, or other aerial predators are an effective control method. Actually, birds and bats do not include many mosquitoes in their diets. The idea that they eat thousands of mosquitoes per night comes from statements in the natural history literature indicating that they would have to eat this many to survive.

Bug Zappers & Mosquito Plants Outdoor electronic bug zappers do not control mosquitoes. So-called “mosquito plants” do not effectively repel mosquitoes, and are not recommended for this purpose. Other devices such as those advertised to repel mosquitoes by high frequency sound do not actually repel mosquitoes. Source: https://co.midland.mi.us/MosquitoControl/InformationforHomeowners.aspx

July 2020 10 DID YOU KNOW? INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIVIA! THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WASN’T SIGNED ON JULY 4 (OR IN JULY AT ALL). It might make for an iconic painting, but that famous image of all the Founding Fathers and Continental Congress huddled together, presenting the first draft of the Declaration of Independence for a July 4, 1776 signing isn’t quite how things really went down. As famed historian David McCullough wrote, “No such scene, with all the delegates present, ever occurred at Philadelphia.” It’s now generally accepted that the Declaration of Independence wasn’t signed on the Fourth of July—that’s just the day the document was formally dated, finalized, and adopted by the Continental Congress, which had officially voted for independence on July 2 (the day John Adams thought we should celebrate). John Hancock and Charles Thomson signed early printed copies of the Declaration to be given to military officers and various political committees, but the bulk of the other 54 men signed an official engrossed (finalized and in larger print) copy on August 2, with others following at a later date. Hancock (boldly) signed his name again on the updated version. THE FIRST FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS WEREN’T MUCH DIFFERENT THAN TODAY’S. After years of pent-up frustration, the colonies let loose upon hearing the words of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Military personnel and civilians in the Bowling Green section of Manhattan tore down a statue of King George III and later melted it into bullets; Philadelphia patriots used the King’s coat of arms as kindling for a bonfire; and in Savannah, Georgia, the citizens burnt the King in effigy and held a mock funeral for their royal foe. Independence Day celebrations began to look a bit more familiar the following year, as the July 18, 1777 issue of the Virginia Gazette describes the July 4 celebration in Philadelphia: “The evening was closed with the ringing of bells, and at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks, which began and concluded with thirteen rockets on the commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated. Everything was conducted with the greatest order and decorum, and the face of joy and gladness was universal.” There were even ships decked out in patriotic colors lining harbors and streamers littering city streets. Modern Independence Day celebrations have stuck pretty close to the traditions started in 1777. EATING SALMON ON THE FOURTH OF JULY IS A TRADITION IN NEW ENGLAND. The tradition of eating salmon on the Fourth of July essentially began in New England as a coincidence. During the middle of the summer, salmon was abundant in rivers throughout the region, so it was a common sight on tables at the time. The dish eventually got lumped into the Fourth and has stayed that way ever since, even with the decline of Atlantic salmon. To serve salmon the traditional New England way, you’ll have to pair it with some green peas. And if you’re really striving for 18th- century authenticity, enjoy the whole meal with some turtle soup, like John and Abigail Adams supposedly did on the first Fourth of July. (You can still be a patriot without the soup, though.) MASSACHUSETTS WAS THE FIRST STATE TO RECOGNIZE THE FOURTH OF JULY. Massachusetts recognized the Fourth of July as an official holiday on July 3, 1781, making it the first state to do so. Congress hadn’t even begun designating federal holidays until June 28, 1870, with the first four being New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This decreed that those days were holidays for federal employees.

July 2020 11 However, there was a distinction. The Fourth was a holiday “within the District of Columbia” only. It took years of new legislation to expand the holiday to all federal employees. THE OLDEST ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IS HELD IN BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND. Eighty-five years before the government recognized Fourth of July as a federal holiday, one tradition began that continues to this day. Billed as “America’s Oldest Fourth of July Celebration,” the town of Bristol, Rhode Island, has been doing Independence Day right since 1785. The festivities began just two years after the Revolutionary War ended, and 2020 will be its 235th anniversary. Over the years, the whole thing has expanded well beyond July 4; the town of 23,000 residents now begins to celebrate the United States on Flag Day, June 14, all the way through to the 2.5-mile July 4 parade. What began as a “patriotic exercise”—meaning church services—has morphed into a cavalcade of parades, live music, food, and other activities. In 2020, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the festivities will be scaled down and spread out throughout the summer. THERE ARE AROUND 15,000 INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS EVERY YEAR (though maybe not this year!) According to a 2017 American Pyrotechnics Association projection, around 15,000 fireworks displays occur for the Fourth of July holiday (even if some aren’t exactly on July 4). Though pricing varies, most small towns spend anywhere from $8000–$15,000 for a fireworks display, with larger cities going into the millions, like the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular that averages more than $2 million. AMERICANS EAT AN OBSCENE AMOUNT OF HOT DOGS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY. Americans consume about 150 million hot dogs while celebrating Independence Day. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, that amount of dogs can stretch from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles more than five times. In 2018, Joey Chestnut scarfed down 74 of those franks, breaking his own world record. That year, Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition for the eleventh time. He won again in 2019, noshing on 71 wieners. AMERICANS ALSO SPEND BILLIONS ON FOOD TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY. In 2019, the the National Retail Federation predicted Americans would spend around $6.7 billion on tasty treats to celebrate the Fourth of July. This included food and other cookout expenses, averaging out to about $73 per person participating in a barbecue, outdoor cookout, or picnic. Then comes the booze. According to the Beer Institute, “more beer is sold on and around the Fourth of July holiday than during any other time throughout the year.” Generally, Americans will spend around $1 billion on beer for their Fourth celebrations, and more than $560 million on wine. THREE PRESIDENTS HAVE DIED, AND ONE WAS BORN, ON THE FOURTH OF JULY. You probably know that both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826—50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. They’re not the only presidents to have died on the Fourth, though; James Monroe—the nation’s fifth president—died just a few years later on July 4, 1831. Though the holiday might seem like it has it out for former presidents, there was one future leader born on Independence Day. The country’s 30th Commander-in-Chief, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4, 1872.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502369/fourth-july-facts

July 2020 12 * 243 people on average go to the Injuries by Fireworks Type emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the July 4th holiday. 12% 11% 6% Sparklers Firecrackers Roman Candles

5% 3% 2% Bottle Rockets Novelties Reloadable Shells

Fireworks Safety Tips 2% 1% 56% N ever allow childr en to play with Public Display Homemade Unspecified or ignite fireworks. Fireworks Fireworks

Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

Keep a bucket of water or a Injuries by Age garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. 14% 11% 8% 7% 0-4 10-14 20-24 45-64 Light fireworks one at a time , then move back quickly. 11% 13% 34% 1% Never try to re-light or pick up 5-9 15-19 25-44 65+ fireworks that have not ignited fully.

More Fireworks Safety Tips – www.cpsc.gov/fireworks

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2019 Fireworks Annual Report * ED treated injuries during the Special Study period June 21 - July 21, 2019 NSN 15-06/202013 MIDLAND COUNTY PHONE DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATOR/CONTROLLER 832-6797 HEALTH 832-6380

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 832-6775 HUMAN RESOURCES 832-6797

CIRCUIT COURT - CLERK 832-6735 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 832-6653

CIRCUIT COURT - MI-HOPE 832-6810 JUVENILE CARE CNTR - JUDGE ALLEN 837-6080

CIRCUIT COURT - PROBATION 832-6760 MOSQUITO CONTROL 832-8677

CITIZENS PROBATION COUNCIL 832-6863 MSU EXTENSION 832-6640

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 832-6646 PARKS AND RECREATION 832-6876

COUNTY CLERK 832-6739 PINECREST FARMS 832-6634

DISTRICT COURT 832-6700 PROBATE COURT - JUDGE ALLEN 832-6880

DISTRICT COURT - PROBATION 832-6710 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 832-6722

DRAIN COMMISSIONER 832-6770 PUBLIC GUARDIAN 837-7148

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 832-6750 REGISTER OF DEEDS 832-6820

EQUALIZATION 832-6844 TOWNSHIP CODE AUTHORITY 837-6521

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 832-6790 TREASURER 832-6850

FINANCE 832-6874 TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR 832-6832

FRIEND OF THE COURT 832-6801 VETERAN’S SERVICES 832-6843

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