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Remember to Drain and Cover Standing Water

TALLAHASSEE — As the Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Sally continue to clean up, the Florida Department of Health reminds everyone to do their part in preventing mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne illness. All Florida residents and visitors are asked to Drain and Cover to help keep our families and neighbors safe; it only takes a bottle cap of water for some mosquitoes to breed and multiply. It is important to remain vigilant to protect ourselves and neighbors from mosquito bites in and around our homes.

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