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#5- Action Plan
Scenario #1
If mosquito activity is low
to moderate and no evidence of virus in either mosquitoes or birds are
found on Fire Island AND/OR Town of Islip.
Actions
Planned
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Continue with actions in
Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 above.
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Action
Taken / Necessary
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None.
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Scenario
#2
If mosquito activity is high
but no evidence of the virus is found in either mosquitoes or birds on
Fire Island AND/OR Town of Islip.
Actions
Planned
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Continue with actions in
Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 above.
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Action
Taken / Necessary
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None
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Scenario #3
If mosquitoes / birds on
Fire Island (FINS) or in the Town of Islip (mainland) test positive for
carrying West Nile.
Actions
Planned
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Continue with actions in
Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 above.
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Notify the public of test
results.
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Notify FINS that a potential
health risk exists and that they should be prepared to apply systemic
pesticides on lands under their jurisdiction.
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Contact Vector Control to learn
of their intentions and request them to apply systemic pesticides.
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Action
Taken / Necessary
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Notify residents through
postings and the web-site of intended actions by the authorities.
Authorities are required to notify the newspapers 24 hours before
application.
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Scenario
#4
If Vector Control or
Department of Health determines independently that Fire Island (non FINS*
Property) should be sprayed with systemic pesticides (ground and/or by
air)
Actions
Planned
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Continue with actions in
Categories 1, 2, 3 & 4 above.
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Notify residents through
postings and the web-site of intended actions by the authorities.
Authorities are required to notify the newspapers 24 hours before
application.
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Action
Taken / Necessary
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Notify residents through
postings and the web-site of intended actions by the authorities.
Authorities are required to notify the newspapers 24 hours before
application.
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* FINS pointed out that they would under no
circumstances independently decide to apply systemic pesticides.
Your comments are appreciated. E-mail
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Or call Gene Levy or Johannes Banck.
Please be aware that the FHCA is made up of individuals
volunteering their time and effort. No guarantee is made or implied that
the above outlined goals and outcomes will be achieved. Any action plan is
subject to the manpower available and the willingness of outside agencies
to cooperate and share information in a timely fashion. The FHCA does not
recommend or disapprove the use of any pesticide or treatment. Homeowners
are solely responsible for any action taken on their property and should
consult appropriate authorities (DEC, EPA, FINS, Islip, Suffolk County
Department of Health and others) with any questions concerning the
efficacy and advisability of any treatment, pesticides, health or public
safety questions. Permits may be required by various agencies and should
obtained in advance. |
