For more information, contact:

Sarah Gombos
NC Department of Health
(203) 450-0503
sgombos@elon.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GET TESTED FOR FREE TODAY AGAINST THE WEST NILE VIRUS
THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The North Carolina Department of Health is calling upon all residents to get tested for
infections transmitted through mosquitoes, like West Nile encephalitis and western
equine encephalitis. These viruses cause inflammation of the brain and can be deadly.

The West Nile Surveillance Program, sponsored by the Department of Health in

conjunction with local, state, federal and private agencies, will increase mosquito
trapping and will increase reports of sick or dead animals mosquitos related to
mosquitoes.

Last year, there were 27 human cases of the West Nile virus reported to the health
department. While most people infected with the disease experienced mild or no
symptoms, severe infections can result in an altered mental state or death.

Residents are also asked to report observations of any sick or dying birds or animals.
Last year, West Nile infections affected 759 horses and 185 birds. In an abundance of
caution, it is recommended that humans do not touch dead animals, however, if such is
called for, wear protective gloves as a precaution.

The free testing through the West Nile Surveillance Program is being funded by the
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

For more information on the program, contact the North Carolina Department of Health
at 1-800-555-1212.

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For more information, contact:

Sarah Gombos
Elon Student Government Association
(203) 450-0503
sgombos@elon.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION NEEDS YOUR HELP

TO HELP KEEP ELON’S LEGACY ALIVE

Help beautify Elon University’s campus and the surrounding community through the
Adopt-A-Street program, sponsored by the university’s Student Government
Organization.

More than 600 other Elon students and community members in cleaning up the Elon
campus and surrounding community. The Adopt-A-Street program is the latest volunteer
service project involving every level of the Elon community.

Each year, students contribute more than 10,000 hours of service, and faculty and staff
complete several thousand hours more. Eighteen on-campus organizations are
represented, including the Greek Affairs Council, the Residence Hall Association, the
Women's Caucus and many more.

The first cleanup project is planned for some time in the fall semester and will require
basic cleanup and leaf raking. Some streets selected for cleanup include Richard
Avenue, High Street, Fort Street and Orange Street, which are all located close to
campus.

Efforts will continue through the spring semester and will focus on removing trash and
debris from the winter months.

Members of the service group meet at 8 p.m. every Tuesday in room 210 in Moseley
Center to plan projects and coordinate cleanup schedules.

Anyone interested in participating should call the Student Government Association

through Elon’s student affairs office at 555-1111 for more information.

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For more information, contact:

Sarah Gombos
National Institute of Insurance Underwriters and Claims Adjusters
(203) 450-0503
sgombos@elon.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RAGING STORMS ACROSS THE U.S. FORCE THE INSURANCE

INDUSTRY TO PAY UP

The National Institute of Insurance Underwriters and Claims Adjusters claim that the
insurance industry paid more than $2.5 billion in the past year due to property damages
caused by hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. This is up 25% more than the industry paid
last year.

These statistics were given by James Addison, president of NIIUCA at the institute’s
convention in San Diego, California, that had more than 3,500 insurance agents and
claims adjusters in attendance.

“These projections are preliminary,” Addison said. “The total number of claims and their
costs could vary depending on the amount of federal aid that was provided, but it still
was a costly year for the insurance industry.”

Insurance experts questioned whether global weather patterns are changing and could
be responsible for the severe weather.

Most of the damages were seen across various southern states. Hurricanes in
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida caused an estimated $512 million in
damages to homes, businesses, and other properties. Flooding in Texas, California and
additional Southeastern states also added to the increase in cost.

For more information, contact NIIUCA at its headquarters at One Insurance Plaza, 2305
Connecticut Ave N.W., Washington, D.C., 20071. Or call us at 1-800-555-0000.

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