Residents in Westchester County are urged to report any animal bites or suspected rabies exposures immediately to local health authorities. The directive follows standard public health protocols to prevent potential outbreaks and ensure timely medical intervention. Authorities emphasize the importance of prompt reporting to track and contain risks associated with rabies. Failure to report such incidents could delay critical follow-up actions for both public safety and animal control measures.
All animal bites or contacts with animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000.
