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Blog: Public Health Matters

Photo of cooking thermometer with raw chicken in backgroundHow do we balance being credible with rapidly sharing important health information during an outbreak?

An outbreak of salmonella in 2012 had Oregon public health officials considering this question.

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Health & Safety Tip
April 29, 2013
Avoid Electrocution When Using a Generator to Power Your Home
Switch the main breaker or fuse on the service panel in your home to the "off" position before starting a gasoline or diesel generator. This will prevent supplying electricity to outside power lines from your generator, and help protect utility line workers from possible electrocution.
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