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Wasatch County public‑health staff brief Wallsburg council on programs, emergency preparedness
Summary
County health staff told the Wallsburg council about senior food vouchers, youth prevention programs, virtual WIC appointments and emergency‑preparedness planning. Presenters reported recent infectious‑disease surveillance and invited municipalities to coordinate on an updated county emergency plan.
Wallsburg — Representatives of the Wasatch County Health Department briefed the Wallsburg Town Council on May 1 about the department’s programs and recent public‑health trends, and they urged municipal coordination on emergency planning following a local earthquake the previous night.
A department presenter summarized several county initiatives: a senior farmers market voucher program that provides qualifying seniors a $100 voucher for fresh fruits and vegetables delivered through a contracted farmer and senior center; school‑based youth prevention clubs focused on tobacco, vaping and substance‑use prevention; and expanded WIC services with virtual appointments to improve access.
On disease surveillance the presenter stated that the department performed "over 400 disease investigations last year," with more than 200 confirmed reportable infectious diseases, and noted an uptick in sexually transmitted infections. The presenters emphasized the health department’s emergency‑preparedness work and invited municipal participation as the county finalizes an updated emergency‑management plan being coordinated by Jeremy Hales, the county emergency manager.
Presenters also outlined the department’s 2024 financial picture, stating a budget "just over $4,000,000" and that "55% of our revenue in 2024 was from grants" (as described in the presentation). Councilmembers asked questions about the county role after an earthquake — including drinking‑water and wastewater concerns — and county staff said they can support municipalities on water‑system checks and public education.
The health‑department team left materials and QR codes for more information and encouraged councils to request on‑site presentations for local emergency planning.
