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Teton County declares emergency over local measles outbreak
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a resolution declaring an emergency regarding a measles outbreak after a presentation by the community health manager and participation by the health director via Zoom.
The Teton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously July 13 to approve a resolution declaring an emergency in response to a measles outbreak in the county. Rachael Wheeler, Community Health Manager, presented the "Teton County Emergency Declaration Regarding Measles Outbreak," and Dr. Travis Riddell, Health Director, participated via Zoom and answered Board questions.
There was no public comment on the declaration. Commissioner Len Carlman moved to approve the resolution and Commissioner Luther Propst seconded; the minutes record the Board voted "all in favor" and the motion carried. The minutes do not include the text of the resolution or specified duration; they record only that the resolution was approved at the July 13 meeting.
