Ottawa Out Loud

20: Summer Safety with Environmental Public Health

Memorial Day weekend is here, and that means that summer is just around the corner! But the new season doesn't just bring new opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors-- it also brings new safety concerns that might make you want to just stay inside: -Ticks, mosquitos, and the diseases they carry -Water contamination -Food safety -Rip currents Thankfully, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health employs several experts on their Environmental Public Health team who are dedicated to monitoring risks and informing the public, like today's guests, Drew and Nick. Their work helps make sure that you can enjoy spending quality time outdoors with your loved ones, worry-free.  Visit miOttawa.org/health/environmental to learn more about our Environmental Public Health team and the different services they offer our community! Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb [https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1] Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new]

19: Central Dispatch: The Backbone of Ottawa County's Public Safety

If you've ever had to call 911, you may remember feeling scared, hurt, or confused about what to do. What you might not remember is the calm voice on the other end, laser-focused on figuring out the best way to help. Police, Firefighters, and EMTs/Paramedics save lives every day-- but without Ottawa County Central Dispatch, they wouldn't be able to do their jobs effectively.  We're celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12-18) by featuring Matt and Austynn from the Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority to teach us how OCCDA operates, the role they play in the emergency response process, and how staff are supported through stressful situations.  Learn more about OCCDA at https://occda.org/ [https://occda.org/] Please save the non-emergency number in your phone: (800) 249-0911. For emergencies, call 911. Follow OCCDA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCo911 [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCo911] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawadispatch?igsh=MW5raGhhaTJ0YjJzYg== [https://www.instagram.com/ottawadispatch?igsh=MW5raGhhaTJ0YjJzYg==] Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb [https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1] Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new]

18: Veterans Services Returns

Veterans Services Director Jason Schenkel returns with Greg Carlson, a member of the Veterans Services Committee. Jason and Greg give us the latest in Veterans Services news, an explanation of the committee's role in decision making and oversight, and practical ways that OCVS supports our Veteran population.  Make sure to subscribe to see new episodes of Ottawa Out Loud and follow us on social media for daily updates on what's going on in Ottawa County. Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb [https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1] Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new]

17: Investing in Our People with Human Resources

We're bringing in Scott and Kirk from our Human Resources department to talk about how vital our staff is, what actions Ottawa County takes to be an incredible place to work, and why investing in our workforce creates the best value for taxpayers.  If you're inspired to come and work with us, visit miOttawa.org/apply to see our current openings and submit an application today! Visit miOttawa.org/parks to learn more about our Spring Break Camps. Act quickly-- it's already starting to fill up! Check out boards.miOttawa.org to see upcoming meetings from our boards and committees. The next Board of Commissioners Standing Committee meetings will be on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:30am, and the next full Board of Commissioners meeting will be March 24th at 6:30pm. Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb [https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1] Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new]

16: The Water Quality Dream Team!

Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush, Ben Jordan from Ottawa Conservation District, and Dan Callam from the Outdoor Discovery Center Network join us to dive into the groundbreaking Water Quality Monitoring Initiative, spearheaded by our Water Resources department. This initiative brings together experts from across the county to collect data from our streams, rivers, lakes, and watersheds to understand how water pollution happens— and how we can improve Ottawa County’s water supply for generations to come.  Learn more about the Water Quality Monitoring Initiative: https://ottawacd.org/water_quality_monitoring/ [https://ottawacd.org/water_quality_monitoring/] Outdoor Discovery Center Network: https://outdoordiscovery.org [https://outdoordiscovery.org/] Ottawa Conservation District: https://ottawacd.org [https://ottawacd.org/] OCCAA Walk for Warmth: https://miottawa.org/caa/walk-for-warmth/ [https://miottawa.org/caa/walk-for-warmth/] Housing Commission Survey: https://ottawacounty.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehbLdX1t8d224rc [https://ottawacounty.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehbLdX1t8d224rc] Materials Management Plan Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8592519/Recycling-Survey?source=slider [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8592519/Recycling-Survey?source=slider] Upcoming Board of Commissioners Meetings: https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/ [https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/] Connect with us! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/ [https://www.facebook.com/OttawaCounty/] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/ [https://www.instagram.com/ottawacountymi/] Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb [https://www.tiktok.com/@ottawacountymi?_r=1&_t=ZP-95CjqpqftTb] Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@miOttawa?sub_confirmation=1] Sign up for County email updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new [https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIOTTAWA/subscribers/new]