Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. CDC urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu): 

The City of Durham is seeking interested citizens to serve on the following Boards:

• Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees (Deadline to apply – February 16, 2018)
• Passenger Vehicle For Hire Commission (Deadline to apply - February 16, 2018)
• Durham City-County Appearance Commission (Deadline to apply – March 5, 2018)

Deadlines for receiving applications is 5:00 p.m. on the above dates

To apply, visit the city’s web site www.durhamnc.gov and click on Government/Boards, Committees and Commissions.

Applications may also be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office located on the second floor in City Hall at 101 City Hall Plaza from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For additional information, please call (919) 560-4166.

The Community Health Assessment Survey is now available online in English and Spanish. The purpose of the survey is for Durham County residents to select what they think are the top 5 health priorities for 2018-2021 and share how they want the priorities addressed. We’ll use the results of the survey to help select Partnership committees for the next three years and develop action plans.

• Public input is sought from the community regarding the redevelopment of two public sites owned by Durham County Government, located at the 300 and 500 blocks of Main Street.