El Paso County Public Health

01/29/2026

Do you have an emergency kit packed in your car? It's always a good idea, especially in the winter!

Pack a kit with snacks, water, warm clothes, a flashlight and a phone charger. You never know when you could get stuck in a snowstorm!

For more tips on what to include in your kit, visit ready.gov.

01/23/2026

Temperatures will remain cold throughout the day and into the weekend, so be sure to prepare accordingly. Have warm clothing on hand, check your emergency kit, and have a plan in place for you and your loved ones.

For more information on how you can prepare, visit https://pproem.com/ExtremeWinterWeather.

01/19/2026

REMINDER: El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/16/2026

El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/15/2026

When we take small precautions during flu season, we can help protect the people around us.

▶️ Stay home when sick
▶️Wash your hands
▶️Cover your cough
▶️Avoid contact with sick people

Vaccines are available to those who want one. Learn more at elpasocountyhealth.org

01/14/2026

The calendar doesn't have the power to change your life, but you do. Whether you're looking to hit a new health goal or simply find more balance, this article promotes tips for a healthier, stronger and more vibrant year ahead. Read the entire blog at:

With the calendar flipping to Jan. 1, millions of people are considering fresh starts. Whether it’s losing weight, running a marathon or simply sleeping more, the impulse to transform overnight is strong. However, by the second week of February, roughly 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions have ...

01/09/2026

El Paso County Public Health will be closed on Jan. 9, 2026, due to inclement weather.

El Paso County will be closing at 12:00 p.m. today, December 3, due to inclement weather.

01/08/2026

Freezing temperatures can damage pipes. Protect your plumbing by opening cabinet doors, insulating exposed pipes and letting faucets drip during extreme cold.

Freezing temperatures can break more than trees. Create a plan to protect your pipes. During freezing temperatures, remember to open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate, insulate exposed plumbing, and let faucets drip to prevent freezing and damage.

Prepare now—sign up for Peak Alerts at peakalerts.org, and learn more at www.pproem.com.

01/06/2026

El Paso County is conducting a Community Services Block Grant Needs Assessment Survey and wants your input! We would like to hear how we can better serve you. The feedback you provide will help guide El Paso County in making decisions about resource use that best benefit our county’s citizens. The more information you can provide, the more useful the results will be.

To participate, please fill out the survey here - https://forms.office.com/g/Ns99F52VSt

01/05/2026

Winter heating is a top cause of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at home. Symptoms can include headache, nausea, and drowsiness. Make sure you have Carbon Monoxide detectors installed throughout your home to prevent poisoning from this silent killer.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from El Paso County Public Health. Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy and happy holiday!

12/31/2025

El Paso County Public Health will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and remain closed through , Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's holiday. We will reopen during normal business hours on Friday Jan. 2.