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Welcome to Ramsey County, Minnesota

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7

Learn more about the Ten Steps to improve breastfeeding rates, the role of breastfeeding for children’s development, lifelong health, and the health of mothers and enabling full support for breastfeeding in health care systems and beyond during World Breastfeeding Week.

For more information on breastfeeding | Breastfeeding Week | Ramsey County Breastfeeding Coalition

Learn More About Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed on human blood, can hide in the smallest crack or crevice and can live over a year with no food. An adult bed bug is the size of an apple seed (3/8”) and thin as a credit card. Learn about identifying, preventing and controlling bed bugs in your home, on your travels and in your profession.

For more information on bed bugs

Severe Weather Season is Here

As warmer weather approaches, so too does the risk of severe summer storms. Like all of Minnesota, Ramsey County faces the annual threats of thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, straight line winds hail, and heat waves. Prepare yourself and your family for severe weather.

Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Preparedness Guide for Severe Weather | NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio | Current forecast

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Don't let bed bugs bite: Bed bugs feed on human blood, can hide in the smallest crack or crevice and can live over a year with no food. They are VERY hard to get rid of. They have not been shown to spread disease; but, their health effects include reaction to bites, loss of sleep, anxiety and depression.

Myths | Fact Sheets - 13 Languages | Ramsey County's new bed bug page

Stay cool: High heat and humidity can combine into a dangerous situation for the elderly, infants, young children and other vulnerable people. On hot days, listen to the radio or watch the TV for Excessive Heat Warnings. Take steps to stay cool and healthy. For more information on avoiding heat-related illnesses, click here. (pdf)

Head to the Beach: The beach season in Ramsey County runs through Aug. 15. Lifeguards will be on duty at county beaches from noon to 8 p.m. each day. Guarded Beach Locations: Lake Johanna, Lake Josephine, Long Lake (concession stand), Lake McCarrons, Snail Lake (concession stand). Unguarded Beach Locations: Lake Gervais, Lake Owasso, Turtle Lake PLEASE NOTE: The Ramsey County Beach on White Bear Lake will be closed for the 2010 season due to low water levels.

Sexual Violence Support Group
Sexual Offense Services (SOS) offers an open support group for victim/survivors of sexual violence, friends and family members. Meets Mondays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. For more information on Support Groups | Flyer (pdf) | SOS

Mortgage Foreclosure Information
Mortgage Foreclosure Information - Mortgage foreclosures are legal actions taken in relation to real estate, as opposed to personal property. Foreclosure affects homeowners and renters. Learn more about what resources are available.