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With good weather coming our way, folks will be anxious to head outdoors for some good exercise. Hiking and biking are two great ways to enjoy time outside. Based on our emergency responses, New Melle Fire Rescue wishes to offer some helpful tips for a safe experience during your excursions.
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Home cleaning chores can unveil many leftover items that can negatively impact our community, if not handled correctly. The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment’s Division of Environmental Health and Protection offers a solution for the proper disposal of these toxic materials (like pesticides, paints and chemicals) in a safe and convenient manner.
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Cuivre River Electric Cooperative reminds area residents to be aware of the dangers of electricity while working outdoors this spring. Cuivre River Safety Coordinator Doug Bagby stresses, “Play it safe with electricity. Accidents involving power lines usually happen when someone doesn’t take the time to look up and observe the whole situation.”
Cuivre River offers these important safety tips to help make spring more enjoyable:
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New Melle Fire Protection District Engine Companies will be performing annual fire hydrant testing during the months of April, May, and June.
Fire hydrant testing allows the firefighters to inspect and test the hydrant for proper operation. The testing also allows rust and mineral deposits to be flushed out of the hydrant and the waterlines.
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Weather can be volatile in any season. Before winter ice and snow storms come our way, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative linemen want to express their concerns about the safety of everyone who could be affected by downed power lines. They sometimes see people taking safety risks with electricity after storms.
