Asotin County Health District

Asotin County Health District Asotin County Health District is always working towards a safer, healthier, and more resilient community.

The mission of Asotin County

Health District is to prevent disease, disability and premature death, to protect and promote the health and quality of th

Having an emergency kit at home is a great way to prepare for an emergency that requires you to stay at home. A go bag i...
06/19/2026

Having an emergency kit at home is a great way to prepare for an emergency that requires you to stay at home. A go bag is a small bag that you can quickly grab if you need to leave your house without a lot of notice.

The bag should be something you can carry and contain just some essentials. A go-bag is part of an emergency kit, not a replacement. If you have pets, remember to include items for them in your emergency kit AND go bag.

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month! Strawber...
06/18/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

Hot ✅Dry ✅Windy ✅Smoke ✅The physical effects of heat and smoke can be worse when they happen at the same time. If you st...
06/17/2026

Hot ✅
Dry ✅
Windy ✅
Smoke ✅

The physical effects of heat and smoke can be worse when they happen at the same time. If you start to feel the effects from heat and smoke such as tightness in your chest, headaches, dizziness, or upset stomach take a break inside or in a cooler area if possible. Seek medical attention if needed. Drink plenty of water, especially when spending time outside.

Check the current air quality at https://www.airnow.gov/

The time to prepare for power outages is NOW, not after the power goes out. Power outages are not just a winter thing. D...
06/16/2026

The time to prepare for power outages is NOW, not after the power goes out.

Power outages are not just a winter thing. During summer, power outages can happen for a variety of reasons and there may not be much warning before the power goes out. Depending on the situation, it could be hours or days before the power comes back on.

As we come into summer, make a plan to be self sufficient without power for 48 hours (or longer).

Consider your individual needs when planning. If you depend on medical equipment that uses electricity, contact your utility provide BEFORE a power outage. Consider how you will get water if your well loses power. If you take medicine that needs to stay cold, prepare icepacks/frozen water bottles and keep a cooler available.

Check out https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/response/what-to-do-protect-yourself-during-a-power-outage.html for more tips about preparing for power outages.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are happening or about to happen. It does not necessa...
06/16/2026

A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are happening or about to happen. It does not necessarily mean there is a fire, but that conditions will be very dry and windy.

If a fire is present, it can become extreme! Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire and report any fires you see by contacting 911.

06/15/2026

🚨 STATEWIDE 911 OUTAGE IN WASHINGTON 🚨

Washington State is currently experiencing a statewide 911 outage.

If you are experiencing an emergency and are unable to call 911, THERE IS STILL HELP AVAILABLE.

📱 If you cannot call, please TEXT 911.

☎️ If you need assistance and are unable to reach 911, contact WHITCOM Communications Center at:
509-332-2521

Our dispatchers are available and can help connect you with emergency services.

Please share this post to help ensure members of our community know what to do if they experience an emergency during this outage.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

As the weather warms up again, remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Some people don't feel thirsty un...
06/14/2026

As the weather warms up again, remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Some people don't feel thirsty until they are already dehydrated.

Young children and older adults are more likely to experience problems from dehydration. Infants should not be given plain water until they are about 6 months old.

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Men die by su***de at 4 times the rate that women do, but men are much les...
06/10/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Men die by su***de at 4 times the rate that women do, but men are much less likely than women to receive mental health treatment.

Check out https://headsupguys.org/ for more information.

In the PNW, bats are the most common carrier of rabies. But most bats do not have rabies. Healthy bats tend to avoid c...
06/08/2026

In the PNW, bats are the most common carrier of rabies. But most bats do not have rabies. Healthy bats tend to avoid contact with humans. Bats who are out during the day, are found in unusual places, cannot fly, or make contact with you may have rabies or another illness.

If your dog or cat finds a bat, do not touch the bat with your bare hands. If a human had contact with the bat (scratch, bite, contact with bat saliva), contact Asotin County Health District.

Because rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms develop, potential exposure to a rabid animal is taken very seriously. Preventative rabies vaccine for pets and post-exposure prophylaxis for humans are both extremely effective at preventing rabies if exposure does happen.

Address

719 5th Street
Clarkston, WA
99403

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15092433344

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Asotin County Health District posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Asotin County Health District:

Shortcuts

Share

Category