Health - Environmental Health Division

The goal of this program is to reduce the public’s exposure to mosquitoes that may carry diseases, such as the West Nile virus. Control methods include:

• Education
• Control of mosquito larvae
• Selective spraying to kill adult mosquitoes (if necessary)

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division:

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Rat Control program reduces the rat population through the use of:

• Prevention
• Baiting
• Trapping

The Environmental Health Division provides City residents with free educational resources as well as a free rat baiting service in residential areas confirmed to have evidence of rats. The homeowner must be home at the time of application of bait and sign all necessary waivers before bait can be placed. Please contact the Environmental Health Division to schedule an appointment or speak with the pesticide control specialist. The Environmental Health Division does not trap or bait for other animals like raccoons, opossum, groundhogs etc. Please see the animal nuisance trapper list (see document below) for more information.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division:

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Animal Bites

All reported bites from non-vaccinated dogs occurring within the City are investigated to ensure proper vaccination is achieved and quarantine if necessary.

Rabies Vaccine Raccoon Bait

Rabies vaccine laden bait is distributed by air and ground in an attempt to immunize the local raccoon population against rabies. This baiting is historically conducted in September with the USDA. See public notices for more information on when rabies bait is distributed.

Vaccination Clinics

Rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets are held twice a year to help control the spread of rabies. See public notices for more information on upcoming clinic dates.

For more information, contact:

Faith Terreri, (330) 742-8283

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Schools & Correctional Facilities

Facilities are inspected for general sanitary condition twice a year and in response to complaints.

Pools

City public pools are inspected twice a year to enforce rules governing pool safety and sanitary conditions.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division:

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Use the Online Food Service Complaint Form (see below) or contact the Environmental Health Division. Please note that the Environmental Health Division only investigates food service complaints within the City of Youngstown.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division:

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Environmental Health Division:

• inspects and licenses food vendors, including mobile, vending, and temporary vendors.
• investigates complaints and food-borne illness outbreaks.
• reviews/approves new food service facility layout plans.
• enforces the Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code in all City restaurants and retail establishments.

Ohio Food Safety Code

Cottage Foods

New Facility Requirements/Plan Review

Mobile Food Operation/Establishment License

Temporary Food Service License

Sanitarians enforce Youngstown City Health Ordinances for garbage, refuse storage, pets, and general unsanitary conditions.

A complaint form (see link below) must be submitted to the Environmental Health Division for nuisance complaints; anonymous complaints are not accepted.

NOTE: The Environmental Health Division does not have authority under City code to enter private homes and does not currently trap raccoons or groundhogs. A number of private contractors trap nuisance animals (see list below). Dead raccoons and bats may be picked up for rabies testing on a case by case basis.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health Division:

Health Department - Environmental Health Division 9 West Front Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Map Office Phone: (330) 742-8230 Fax: (330) 743-3960 Email: pburris@youngstownohio.gov Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control is responsible for various air pollution services in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, including, but not limited to:

• Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Notification and Inspection
• Air Pollution Complaint Investigations
• Open Burning Permits
• Air Monitoring

For more information about these and other air pollution control services, visit the Ohio EPA Division of Air Pollution Control website .