AVIAN INFLUENZA

Avian Influenza--also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) or Bird Flu or Avian Flu, or H5N1--has been found in New York State since 2022 in domestic poultry, wild birds, and a few species of mammals. There have been no human cases and no detections in cattle in NYS as of 2025 and the risk to the general public is considered "low"--which is not the same as "none." Infected wild birds and mammals may be encountered on Fort Drum.

Check these links for more information on how to protect yourself and your pets and how to avoid spreading this disease:

• US Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
• US Fish & Wildlife Service
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• New York State Department of Health