KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo County Government, along with the cities of Kalamazoo and Portage, are working with local community organizations to reduce the risk of exposure to mosquitos that carry Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for vulnerable residents in Kalamazoo County.
Collectively, Kalamazoo County Government, the City of Kalamazoo, and the City of Portage have secured approximately 400-500 containers of insect repellent containing DEET.
These containers will be made available at homeless shelters and senior centers throughout the county. Additionally, containers will be available at the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department as well as the City of Kalamazoo Office.
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (formerly Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services) began distribution of personal mosquito repellent to unhoused persons at locations known to be camping sites in Kalamazoo County on Saturday, September 29.
This scattered site distribution will continue by Integrated Services of Kalamazoo as long as the threat of EEE is present and active in Kalamazoo County.
Homeless Shelters
Open Door Shelter for Men
416 Ranney St.
Kalamazoo, MI 269-345-1431
Kamazoo Gospel Mission
448 N. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 269-345-2974
Ministry with Community
500 N. Edwards
Kalamazoo, MI 269-343-6073
Open Door Shelter for Women
1215 W. North St
Kalamazoo, MI 269-349-2119
Senior Centers
Ecumenical Sr. Center
702 N. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 269-381-9750
Senior Services
918 Jasper St.
Kalamazoo, MI 269-382-0515
South County Community Services
606 Spruce St.
Vicksburg, MI 269-649-2901
Mental Health Services
Rickman House
345 N. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 269-903-2885
Interact of Michigan
610 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 269-381-3700
Municipalities
Kalamazoo County HCS
311 E. Alcott
Kalamazoo, MI 269-373-5200
City of Kalamazoo
241 West South St.
Kalamazoo, MI
Portage Community Center
325 E. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 269-323-1942
