Public Health

The Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management has asked that we post this link to information about the COVID-19 virus.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html

Fire pit permit applications are available at the Village office Monday through Friday from 10am – 3pm. Outdoor fires are allowed between April 1st and November 30th with a proper permit.

The Village of Jerome does not pick up yard waste. Yard waste bags put out by the road must have a sticker on them purchased from your waste hauler.

Illinois law prohibits the disposal of TVs and other electronic equipment in landfills.  They must be recycled.  BLH Computers at 1832 Stevenson Drive accepts these items for recycling.  Most items can be dropped off for free although there is a fee for TVs.  Check out their website blhcomputers.com for a list of what can be recycled.  Please do not put these items at the curb.

An important part of mosquito control around homes is making sure that mosquitoes don’t have a place to lay their eggs. Because mosquitoes need water for two stages of their life cycle, it is important to monitor standing water sources.

• Be sure to clean out your gutters every year to prevent debris from causing standing water.
• Any containers that may create a breeding ground for mosquitoes should be eliminated. For example – old tires, buckets, plastic containers, and toys.
• Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels, and potted plant trays at least once a week to eliminate potential mosquito habitat.
• Drain temporary pools of water or fill them in with dirt.
• Keep swimming pool water treated and circulating.
• Leaky outdoor water faucets can also cause puddles in which mosquitoes can breed.
• Uncovered refuse containers and junk piles can cause water to accumulate.
• Clean up leaf litter, but don’t rake it into gutters, or storm drains, or the street. Doing so may cause water to stop flowing and create ponds where mosquitoes may lay eggs.