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President Obama Declares a 2009 H1N1 National Emergency

October 24, 2009

President Obama has declared 2009 H1N1 a national emergency making it easier for U.S. medical facilities to handle a surge in flu patients by allowing the waiver of some requirements of Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health insurance programs. This declaration follows the announcement Friday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that H1N1 is widespread in 46 of the 50 U.S. states, a level comparable to the peak of ordinary flu seasons but far earlier and with more waves of infection expected.

To learn more about this declaration, go to the EDEN Pandemic Flu web page.

USDA Confirms 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Virus Present in Minnesota Fair Pig Sample

October 19, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in a pig sample collected at the Minnesota State Fair submitted by the University of Minnesota. Additional samples are being tested.

To learn more about this situation, go to the news release from USDA.

2009-10 Flu Season Print Materials

September 28, 2009

This year’s seasonal flu materials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also include messaging to address the 2009 H1N1 flu (sometimes called "swine flu") recommendations. All materials are free for download—no printed versions are available.

To learn more about these materials, go to the CDC web site.

September is National Preparedness Month

September 1, 2009

In its sixth annual campaign, the Department of Homeland Security is presenting September as National Preparedness Month. Once again, the Cooperative Extension Service, through EDEN, is a partner in this campaign.

To learn more about this campaign, go to the EDEN web site.

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Milwaukee County

August 28, 2009

An Emerald ash borer larva was discovered in the City of Franklin on August 27. The larva was sent to federal identifiers on August 27, and subsequently confirmed as EAB on August 28.

To learn more about this issue, go to the news release from DATCP.

Governor Doyle Declares Emergency Drought Conditions to Help Wisconsin Farmers

August 12, 2009

Governor Jim Doyle today issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency due to current drought conditions as farmers feel the effects of long term shortage of rainfall. Some areas of the state have adequate soil moisture, but many farmers are experiencing drought conditions at a critical point in the growing season which could mean significant crop damage and economic losses.

To learn more about where and how this will affect Wisconsin farmers, go to the Executive Order from the Governor.

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Kenosha County

August 12, 2009

One adult Emerald ash borer beetle was discovered during a routine inspection survey trap on the east side of the city of Kenosha on Monday, August 10, 2009 and subsequently confirmed as EAB on Wednesday, August 12.

To learn more about this issue, go to the news release from DATCP.