Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Health Department conducted a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response, also called a CASPER, in our area on Tuesday.
This was completed by teams going door-to-door in 39 previously identified areas and speaking directly with community members about information on the Zika virus and ways to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
![Montgomery County Public Health Officials conducted a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response on July 26th and 27th, 2016. Montgomery County Public Health Officials conducted a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response on July 26th and 27th, 2016.](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Montgomery-County-Map-480x325.jpg)
Smith continues, “Zika is still a very real threat and it’s important for citizens to prevent mosquito breeding when possible. I encourage folks to ‘Tip and Toss’ items that collect and hold water around their homes and businesses to aid in local prevention.”
To learn more about the Zika virus and ways to prevent it, visit the Tennessee Department of Health website at www.tn.gov/health/topic/zika-virus or contact the Montgomery County Health Department at 931.648.5747.