Portsmouth Health Department

09/11/2026

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09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the lives lost and the families and communities forever changed by the events of that day.

We honor the courage and selflessness of the first responders who came to the aid of others, and all those who answered the call to serve in the days and years that followed.

09/10/2026

Today's Prep Tip: Keep emergency contact cards in everyone's wallet or backpack.

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💛Don't let a disaster destroy your critical files. Take time today to create secure digital copies of your most important documents.

Backup copies of your:
🔗Identification: Driver's licenses and medical records
🔗Housing docs: Insurance policies, lease agreements, or mortgage papers
🔗Financial info: Banking details and accounts

Store everything on a password-protected flash drive or a safe cloud service so you can access it anywhere.

09/09/2026

Feeling "down" as the weather turns? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes.

Here is what to know:

Winter-pattern SAD: Most common; starts in late fall or early winter and clears up in spring.

Summer-pattern SAD: Less common; starts in spring or summer and lifts in the fall.

Key sign: Noticeable changes in how you feel, think, and handle daily life as daylight hours shift.

If seasonal changes affect your daily routine, talk to a doctor about ways to feel like yourself again.

09/08/2026

Knowing the difference between 988 and 911 is critical to make sure you get the support you need. ***depreventionmonth

Know who to call so you get the right help fast:
-Call or text 988 for mental health help:
-Feeling very sad, stressed, or overwhelmed
-Having thoughts of su***de
-Talking to someone who listens and offers local support

Call 911 for physical danger:
-Medical emergencies that need an ambulance
-Crimes or dangerous situations happening right now
-Immediate threats to someone's physical safety

09/08/2026

National Epidemiologist Day

Protecting Communities from Behind the Scenes: The Power of Epidemiology.

Thank you, Michelle for all you do for the Portsmouth Health Department and the community.

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

HEAT ADVISORY

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.