[R.O. 2011 §5-81; Ord. No. 2832 §5-73, 5-16-1994]
A.
Upon
receipt of notification from the Missouri Department of Health that
a rabies alert protocol is in effect for this City, County or region,
and/or by emergency proclamation/quarantine order of the Mayor of
this City, action will be taken in the steps as mandated below:
1.
Increase public awareness without creating panic by the use of the
media and schools.
2.
At the direction of the Chief of Police, or in his/her absence the
Animal Control Officer, intensify collection of strays by whatever
means is deemed acceptable for the seriousness of the problem.
3.
Coordinate efforts to increase the immunization of domestic animals
through local veterinarians and health care professionals through
free, subsidized or reduced fee clinics.
4.
Submit for immediate testing all animals demonstrating clinical signs
of rabies and those animals which have bitten or scratched any human.
5.
Coordinate with the Missouri Department of Health to stem the spread
of rabies.
6.
Rigidly enforce all local ordinances for the control of animals within
the corporate limits of the City of Salem.
[R.O. 2011 §5-82]
Rabies is hereby declared to be a reportable disease within
the City limits of Salem.
