City of Casa Grande

All City Of Casa Grande offices and services, with the exception of Emergency Services, will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Trash collection days will be affected. Trash normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, September 7. Trash collection normally made on Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday, September 8.
Recycling collection normally made on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday along with the normal Tuesday recycling pickup. Recycling collection Tuesday, September 7, will remain on the same day. Uncontained trash collection for the week also begins on Tuesday, September 7.
 

City sees recent increase in vehicle burglaries. Many vehicles simply left unlocked.

The Casa Grande Police Department, in partnership with the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority, wants you to protect yourself from auto theft and burglary by following these easy and inexpensive key points:

• Lock your doors and roll up your windows.
• Take your keys with you.
• Hide valuables if you must leave them in the car.
• Park in well-lighted, busy areas.
• Use visible theft deterrent devices.

If your vehicle has been tampered with or broken into, contact the Casa Grande Police Department immediately. For more information on how to protect your property, please contact Officer Thomas Anderson in the Crime Prevention Unit at (520) 421-8711 ext. 6760 or email Officer Anderson.

An Attempted Kidnapping of a 4 year old was reported to the Casa Grande Police at about 7:30 PM Wednesday, August 18th. The offense took place near the baseball field/skate park at 1090 N. Casa Grande Ave. According to the victim’s mother, she saw her 4 year old daughter walking with a light skinned Hispanic or white female away from the mother. The victim’s mother was able to catch up with her daughter after verbal attempts to recall the girl failed as it appeared the suspect was attempting to guide the 4 year old away from the mother. The 4 year old was not harmed. The female suspect left the area on foot but the direction isn’t known.

The suspect is described as:

• A white or Hispanic female
• Approximately 5’6 in ht
• Approximately 25 yrs of age
• Wt of around 150 pounds but with a heavy appearance
• Black or dark colored spandex type sweat pants
• A white undershirt or cloth around her lower neck area
• Black sleeveless workout jack
• Tennis shoes

If anyone has any further information on this investigation, please contact the Casa Grande Police Criminal Investigation Division.

Pinal County Environmental Health Services announced today that adult mosquito fogging will be conducted in Casa Grande. Mosquitoes trapped during routine surveillance for West Nile virus tested positive, resulting in the need to fog the area to prevent transmission of the disease to humans.
08/17/2010 – 08/19/2010 in the CITY OF CASA GRANDE

• The area to be fogged encompasses Florence Boulevard to the north, Henness Road alignment to the east, Earley Road to the south and Peart Road to the west.

**All fogging takes place between the hours of 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM because this is the time when the breed of mosquito that carries West Nile is most active.

The pesticide that will be used during fogging is called Anvil. It is a pre-mixed, ready-to-use product that contains two active ingredients: Sumithrin (2%) and piperonyl butoxide (2%). Sumithrin is a man-made version of a natural pesticide found in chrysanthemum flowers. Piperonyl butoxide enhances the ability of Sumithrin to kill mosquitoes. Anvil is registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency and is effective against the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus.

There are several things that residents can do to reduce exposure during fogging:

• Close all windows and doors. Air conditioners can still be operated, but if they have vents to bring in outside air, they should be closed. Turn off evaporative coolers. 
• Stay inside your home. 
• If possible, bring pets inside. 
• Thirty minutes after the end of the scheduled fogging each night, you may resume normal activities.

West Nile virus is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. West Nile virus can cause severe illness in people and horses, although not everyone who is infected will develop symptoms. People of all ages can be affected however; the elderly may be more prone to serious illness. County health officials urge all county residents to “Fight the Bite” and follow these simple personal precautions to avoid mosquitoes and the diseases they may carry: 

• Avoid outside activity between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. 
  If you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active, wear lightweight clothing that covers your arms and legs and use an insect repellent containing an EPA registered active ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always follow the directions on the label.
• Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens and remain closed. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes in them. 
• Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites around the home by removing standing water in potted plants, tires, bird baths and other containers where water may collect. 
• Ensure that swimming pools and decorative water features are properly maintained. 
• Change water in flowerpots, bird baths and pet watering bowls located outdoors at least twice per week.

The County has a mosquito hotline and information on the web. If you would like information on mosquito prevention and control, please call: 866-287-0209, ext. 6200, or visit the West Nile virus webpage at www.pinalcountyaz.gov/envhealth. If you notice any green or abandoned pools, you can call and report the information to the mosquito hotline. For information or questions concerning the health effects of West Nile virus, please call the Pinal County Public Health Information Hotline: 866-763-7252.