Flooding Can Cause Problems With Sewage Systems And Private Drinking Water Wells

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The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is advising residents in Bay County that may experience heavy rains and potential flooding this weekend to take precautions. The following information offers a few simple recommendations that can help prevent illnesses during and after flooding. This is especially true for people on sewage systems or who have private wells that provide their drinking water.

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FREE Drive-Thru COVID-19 Viral Testing

Adults with or without symptoms

Monday, June 8

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

DOH-Bay

597 W 11th ST

Panama City, FL 32401

Tuesday, June 16

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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15191 Front Beach Road

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Call (850) 872-4455 with questions.

DOH-Bay is now testing anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, including children, at the 597 W. 11th St. location. For screening, please call DOH-Bay at (850) 872-4455 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and follow the prompts. Testing is by appointment only.

See the graphic for information on COVID-19 viral testing by appointment or click for the .pdf for information on COVID-19 viral testing and FDA authorized antibody testing.

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