Health advisory issued for Michigan due to West Nile Virus activity, Visit: www.michigan.gov/westnile 
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is recording high levels of West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in many parts of the state. Persons bitten by an infected mosquito can become severely ill; in some cases, especially among persons age 50+, WNV can be fatal.
To protect yourself and your family follow the 4Ds of West Nile Virus prevention:
DUSK - Avoid being outside when mosquitoes are most active: dusk and dawn.
DEET - Use insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
DRESS - Wear long sleeves and pants when possible outdoors.
DRAINAGE - Drain all standing water around your home.
MDCH has reported 80 cases and 4 deaths due to the West Nile Virus, 62 of the 80 cases were severe and required hospitalization. The Michigan mosquito season peaks in late August and will decline as evening temperatures get below 50 degrees.
Address/Location
Cass County, MI Emergency Management
130 N Broadway St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1460
David L. Smith
Cass County
[email protected]
269-445-1460