20241203 21490200 1.0 TRUE <h3>78744 Zip Code Feature Layer</h3> <p>This feature layer represents the 78744 zip code boundary within Travis County and is used in this StoryMap to provide geographic context for Austin Public Health (APH) Community Health Worker (CHW) outreach efforts.</p> <p>On June 8, 2024, APH CHW Strike Teams conducted a targeted West Nile Virus (WNV) education campaign in the 78744 zip code, an area with high social vulnerability and environmental factors that may contribute to increased mosquito activity and disease transmission. This outreach aimed to:</p> <ul> <li>Assess community awareness of WNV transmission and prevention strategies</li> <li>Distribute educational materials on mosquito control and personal protection</li> <li>Engage with residents to encourage proactive public health behaviors</li> </ul> <h3>Why the 78744 Zip Code?</h3> <p>The 78744 zip code was identified as a priority area for WNV education due to:</p> <ul> <li>Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) Considerations – Populations with higher vulnerability may have limited access to health resources or face greater risks from vector-borne diseases.</li> <li>Environmental Risk Factors – Standing water, dense vegetation, and urban drainage patterns that may support higher mosquito populations.</li> <li>Historical Public Health Needs – Previous outreach efforts have highlighted the importance of continued engagement in this area.</li> </ul> <h3>Feature Layer Use</h3> <p>This feature layer helps visualize the geographic scope of the CHW outreach efforts and supports public health decision-making by aligning intervention strategies with spatial data and community needs. Future applications of this layer may include:</p> <ul> <li>Mapping mosquito surveillance data and environmental risk factors</li> <li>Overlaying additional public health data for targeted outreach</li> <li>Informing response strategies for future vector-borne disease outbreaks</li> </ul> <p>By incorporating geographic data into public health initiatives, Austin Public Health can ensure a more data-driven, equitable, and effective approach to disease prevention and community engagement.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Public Information Requests</h3> <p>If you cannot locate the information or records you need online, Section 552.234 of the Texas Public Information Act allows you to submit a written request using the following methods:</p> <ul> <li>Online submission: <a target='_new'>City of Austin Public Records Request | </a>Mail: P.O. Box 689001, Austin, Texas, 78768</li> </ul> SVI78744 Zip CodeAustin TexasAustin TXTravis CountyCommunity Health OutreachPublic Health GISSocial Vulnerability IndexWest Nile Virus PreventionMosquito ControlCHW Strike TeamsEnvironmental Health This feature layer represents the 78744 zip code boundary and is used in this StoryMap to illustrate the geographic focus of the June 8, 2024, Austin Public Health (APH) Community Health Worker (CHW) outreach. CHWs conducted targeted education on West Nile Virus (WNV) prevention within this area, engaging residents on mosquito control strategies and health protection measures. City of Austin, Austin Public Health <p>This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.</p><p>This product has been produced by Austin Public Health for the sole purpose of geographic reference. 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