Short Bites Monthly

January 2021

Here is your monthly digest of what's happening at San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGVMVCD). We remain committed to keep our data transparent to the public and to people who are interested in our mission.

In your community

More than 2,180 public and private sites received inspection, treatment, and support.
There are currently no reports of human cases with West Nile virus in San Gabriel Valley. Nice job!

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In education

Our enhanced science curriculum continues to advance and reach students through hands-on, remote learning regarding public health.
Check out the Public Health Teachers of the Year!

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In research

Tick sampling, which paused due to wildfires last year, resumed. Tick testing helps to identify the presence of tick-borne diseases that can harm humans.
Research on the impact of environmental factors on Aedes populations continues.

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🖋 Written by Ally Gaspar, Outreach Assistant

Website Accessibility Policy

San Gabriel Valley MVCD is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, San Gabriel Valley MVCD has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (626) 814-9466

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

San Gabriel Valley MVCD has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, San Gabriel Valley MVCD regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (626) 814-9466.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.