Hey everyone and welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. In this week’s episode, we’ve got some important info about construction work between HWY 40-I80, a list of upcoming events from the health department this fall season, and a message from Animal Control.
Let’s get into the news!
TOPIC 1: US-40 to westbound I-80 ramp closure
On Sunday, Sept. 14, crews will close the off-ramp from northbound US-40 to westbound I-80 overnight from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to complete road striping. Drivers should detour by traveling straight on northbound US-40 to the stoplight and then turn left onto westbound I-80.
For the remainder of this month, crews will stripe, add rumble strips, finish shouldering, add guardrail, and replace signage. Expect nightly intermittent lane closures on both eastbound and westbound I-80 until the project is complete. The project is currently expected to wrap up by the end of September.
TOPIC 2: Animal Control or Animal Rescue?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between County Animal Control, an animal rescue organization or the Division of Wildlife Resources?
We’re lucky to have all of these great organizations working hard to protect animals in Summit County. While all of them share a love for animals and a mission to improve their welfare, they fulfill very different roles. Understanding the differences can help residents know who to call in various situations — and how they can help support both.
Animal Control is a government agency responsible for enforcing county codes and ordinances for domesticated animals. Summit County Animal Control is tasked with ensuring the safety of both animals and the people who live here.
Here are some situations where you would contact Animal Control directly:
- If you encounter a stray or aggressive animal.
- If you’ve been bitten by an animal or are concerned your pet may have been exposed to rabies.
- If you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected.
On the other hand, Animal Control is not always equipped or legally permitted to handle all situations. Here are some scenarios where you would want to contact another organization:
- If you encounter a wild animal in an urban area, please contact the non-emergency line of Summit County Dispatch.
- If you need help finding a new home for a pet, you should contact an animal rescue organization.
- If you want to foster an animal while it’s waiting for a permanent home, you could be a tremendous help to an animal rescue.
Animal rescues are nonprofit organizations or volunteer-based groups dedicated to saving animals from homelessness. These groups often take in animals from shelters, reservations, or unsafe environments and provide them with medical care, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
If you’d like to know more about how animal control and animal rescue collaborate and fulfill different roles, visit summitcounty.info/animalservices.
TOPIC 3: Health Department Event Roundup
Fall is a busy time for the health department, and we have a handful of events that we would like our listeners to know about:
- Climate Change + Public Health Speaker Series will be on Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00–7:30 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm for networking and refreshments)This event focuses on air quality. It will be held at the Kamas City Event Center (50 East 400 South). Register at: summitcounty.info/speakerseries.
- Vax n’ Go Drive Thru Clinics ( 3 days and locations):
- Kamas: October 7th, South Summit County Services Building (110 N Main St), Clinic hours 11am – 6pm.
- Coalville: October 8th, LDS Church (40 N Main St), Clinic hours 11am – 6pm.
- Park City, October 9th, Park City Mountain Resort Base Village lot (intersection of Lowell Ave and Silver King Dr), Clinic hours 11am – 6pm
- Our Health Promotion Team is introducing a new structure for car seat safety classes. Our first group class will be extra fun with prizes and popcorn on September 29 from 5-6pm at the Summit County Health Department’s Park City office. We will be offering one group class each month to:
- Help you keep your family safe.
- Connect you with other parents and caregivers.
- Build a stronger community.
This class is for you if you are: bringing home a new baby (you’ll need a safely installed car seat to get home from the hospital!), sizing up a seat for your growing child, already own a car seat and need installation help, or your car seat has expired (YES! That’s a thing!). For more info and to register, visit: summitcountyhealth.org/carseatclass.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download