Emergency Preparedness

Help Our Community Stay Warm

As the temperatures continue to drop, BFHD is continuing to partner with 211 to identify and share businesses that are interested in participating as a Temporary Warming Center in Benton and Franklin counties.

Temporary Warming Centers are brick-and-mortar locations offering a safe environment for individuals to warm up, normally during regular business hours. Temporary warming centers can help reduce the risk of cold weather-related illnesses.

Message from the Health Officer, Dr. Aren Giske:
BFHD is grateful for all our businesses who are opening their doors to keep our residents warm during the day. “These locations are essential to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our communities throughout the colder months of the year,” said Benton-Franklin Health District’s new Health Officer Dr. Aren Giske (MD). 

If you are interested in joining the 211 list, please reach out to BFHD's Investigations, BFHD’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Joel Erickson, at [email protected]

CLICK HERE: DOWNLOAD OUR TEMPORARY WARMING CENTER FLYER

Monitor Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke
The Air Quality Alert for our region in Benton and Franklin counties has been extended. It is in effect until noon on Wednesday as the air quality reaches unhealthy levels. If you are planning on being outside for work or other activities, please check the air quality guidelines.
  

 

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Current Hazards & Issues:

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts | FDA

(Links below open Consumer Product Safety Commission report in new window)
12/06/23 - Recalls on Several Stainless Steel Children’s Cups

• Klickpick Home Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cup Sets Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov
  
• Tiblue Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by FENGM (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov
  
• PandaEar Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov
  
• Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com by LAOION (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov

11/30/23 - Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes | CDC


11/06/23 - Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Children’s Assorted Craft Buttons Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban | CPSC

 
11/06/23 - FDA has added two additional brands of products that are also subject to recall: certain Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack and certain Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches



11/2/23 - FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels | FDA


6/12/23 - Soojimus Recalls CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert) | CPSC.gov


6/12/23 - Wawona Frozen Foods Voluntarily Recalls Organic Daybreak Blend Processed and Sold in 2022 Due to Possible Health Risk.





5/30/23 - Bunch Bikes recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles due to lead poisoning hazard.

5/23/23 - Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target.