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West Nile Virus - City and Individual Precautionary Measures |
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Greetings!
With West Nile Virus in Bexar County, Leon Valley residents are urged to take precautionary measures as a means to protect themselves in addition to the precautionary measures the City of Leon Valley is taking to affect control of infected Culex mosquitoes.
The City of Leon Valley is using a sustained release product to prevent adult mosquito emergence including those which may transmit West Nile Virus.
The most important precautions that can be taken are those taken by each individual on a daily basis. Please read the 4 "D's" of protective action (see next box below) for actions you can take as precautionary measures.
Beginning on August 21st, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., City of Leon Valley Public Works employees began spraying sectors of the City, including Canterfield, Monte Robles, Linkwood, Pavona Place, Old Mill, Shadow Mist, El Verde Road, Aids Drive, Samaritan Drive, Strange Property, Salazar Park, Sunlight, and the Kinman-Alley Complex.
On August 24th, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., City of Leon Valley Public Works employees sprayed Raymond Rimkus Park, Salazar Park, Sun Valley, Seneca Estates, Forest Oaks Subdivision, Castle Estates, El Verde / Jeff Loop, Aids Drive, Samaritan Drive, The Ridge 1 & 2, Northwest Industrial, Timco East & West, Althea & Hodges.
On August 28th, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., City of Leon Valley Public Works employees sprayed the Kinman-Alley Complex, Huebner Creek, Canterfield and alleys, Monte Robles, Old Mill, Shadow Mist, Driggers Elementary, El Verde / Jeff Loop, Grass Valley, Salazar Park, Raymond Rimkus Park.
On August 30th, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 7 a.m., City of Leon Valley Public Works employees sprayed cross sections of the City concentrating on creeks and alleys from Canterfield, Grass Valley, Huebner Creek (upper section), El Verde / Jeff Loop, Forest Oaks, Seneca Estates, Aids Drive, Samaritan Drive, Raymond Rimkus Park, Salazar Park, and the Kinman-Alley Complex.
In addition to the spraying, the City has posted information on its website. Click here to access the City of Leon Valley website.
Informative posters have been distributed around City Hall offices.
The City is partnering with local businesses to display informative posters in our business community.
Local schools will be provided posters and fliers to share with parents as long as the supply lasts. The flier below is courtesy of San Antonio Metro Health.
Finally, as noted above, the City of Leon Valley Public Works Department is fogging and placing larvacide for mosquito control.
We invite you to Connect with Us... to obtain the current City of Leon Valley news and information from the City's website.
Janie Willman
City Secretary |
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Out and About the Neighborhood 
Take West Nile Virus Precautions
Although recent rains were certainly a welcome addition to our water resources, standing wat  er can bring unwelcome visitors- mosquitoes! Leon Valley residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects caused by West Nile Virus. While the threat of infection is relatively low, the rate of reported cases is rising Statewide. Late summer and early fall are the peak seasons for West Nile Virus infection cases. The West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans by infected Culex mosquitoes, which comprise 5% of the overall mosquito population. Residents can reduce the possibility of becoming infected with West Nile Virus by following the "4 D's" of protective action:
- Dusk and Dawn are the times of time to limit outdoor activities, when infected mosquitoes are most active
- Dress in long sleeves and pants when outside. For extra protection, thin clothing can be sprayed with repellent.
- Deet is an ingredient to look for in an insect repellent. Follow label instructions and always wear repellent when outdoors.
- Drain standing water in old tires, flowerpots, and clogged rain gutters, which are all mosquito breeding places.
For more information, visit the City's website by clicking here.
We endeavor to provide information on the City of Leon Valley website that will be of value. We hope you will visit the City's website often.
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West Nile Virus Poster
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Leon Valley City Hall Location, Phone, and Hours | |
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City Hall Phone Number
210-684-1391
City Hall Hours
Monday through Thursday,
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday,
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of the
Labor Day Holiday
The City of Leon Valley City Hall is located at 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, Texas, 78238
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