Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

If you or someone you know needs help or extra emotional support, know that you are not alone. Call or text the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line. Trained specialists are available to talk 24/7. 988colorado.com

Watch kids closely when they are in or around water. Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so avoid distractions like using a phone. Learn more: cdc.gov/healthy-swimmi…

Aunque el día de los impuestos ya pasó, todavía hay tiempo para recibir los créditos fiscales a los que tiene derecho si presenta su declaración antes del 15 de octubre de 2026. Los créditos tributarios ayudan a mejorar la salud y el bienestar financiero. haciaadelantecolorado.org

Even though tax day is behind us, there is still time to receive the tax credits you’re eligible for when you file before Oct. 15, 2026. Tax credits can help improve health and financial well-being for you, your family, and your community. getaheadcolorado.org

Have a pool in your yard? Make sure you safely use pool chemicals to help keep everyone safe and healthy. For more information, visit the CDC’s website. cdc.gov/healthy-swimmi… @CDCgov

Visit this website to check air quality levels in your area before you exercise outside! 🏃‍♀️ colorado.gov/airquality/air…

Este año estamos viendo una temporada de garrapatas temprana y activa. Si pasas tiempo en zonas verdes, arboladas o boscosas, toma precauciones adicionales para asegurarte de no llevar a un pequeño viajero a casa contigo. Más información en cdc.gov/ticks/preventi…

We are seeing an early and active tick season this year. If you’re spending time in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, take extra precautions to make sure you’re not taking a tiny traveler home with you. Learn more at cdc.gov/ticks/preventi…

Spending time outdoors? Avoid any swim areas marked as closed. Algae is common and natural to our waters in Colorado. But some algae can multiply rapidly to form blooms or scums and create toxins that can harm people, animals, and the local environment. bit.ly/4a32t6x

Idling cars waste fuel and impact air quality. Turning off your engine when parked helps to reduce emissions, save money, and protect public health. Join the idle free movement! Learn more: enginesoff.org/schools

The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is available for free, immediate, human support 24/7/365. If you or someone you know is dealing with an emotional, mental health, or substance use concern, call, text, or live chat with 988 or go to 988colorado.com.

Don't swim or let your kids swim if they have diarrhea. One person with diarrhea can contaminate the entire pool and make others sick for up to three weeks. cdc.gov/healthy-swimmi…

El hantavirus es grave y puede ser mortal. Los casos de hantavirus presentados en el crucero son distintos a los de Colorado. El virus local no se propaga de persona a persona. Recomendaciones para limpiar áreas con roedores: cdc.gov/hantavirus/es/…

Hantavirus poses a risk of serious (and sometimes deadly) illness, but the cruise ship cases are different from the type in Colorado. The local virus is not known to spread person-to-person. Stay safe when cleaning up after rodents: cdc.gov/hantavirus/pre…

While chlorine kills most germs in pools quickly, some germs can live in a properly chlorinated pool for days. Protect yourself. Don't swallow the water when you swim or play. cdc.gov/healthy-swimmi…

¡La prevención comienza en casa! Con el clima más cálido, esperamos un inicio temprano de la temporada de mosquitos este año. Para obtener más información, visita cdphe.colorado.gov/animal-related…

Prevention starts at home! With the warmer weather, we expect an early start to mosquito season this year. To learn more, visit cdphe.colorado.gov/animal-related….

¡La temporada de mosquitos llega antes de lo esperado! Usa repelentes de insectos adecuados cuando salgas al aire libre. Para más información, visita epa.gov/insect-repelle….

Mosquito season is here early! Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or some oil of lemon eucalyptus, as well as para-menthane-diol products, provide the best protection. For more info, visit epa.gov/insect-repelle…

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