Learn more and see the The Integrated Water Resource Plan at www.csu.org/Pages/waterwiserules.aspx
Under the City rules, residents that use sprinklers and other irrigation systems to water lawns and gardens may only do so three times a week. From May 1 to Oct. 15, landscape watering must take place before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Learn more and see the The Integrated Water Resource Plan at www.csu.org/Pages/waterwiserules.aspx The city streetlights are maintained by the City's Department of Public Works.
You can report specific city streetlight problems via the web https://iframe.publicstuff.com/#?client_id=1000158&request_type_category_id=5110#picker-top (on left side scroll to bottom and select the Streetlight option) You can also download the GOCOS! app at https://coloradosprings.gov/page/citizen-request-gocosprings-app and be able to "tag" the location with the app while standing next to the problem streetlight to help the city find the light you are reporting. You can also call and report a problem via phone (719) 385-5918 Yard Waste and Fall Leaves
Did you know grass clippings and leaves blown into the street during yard maintenance end up in storm drains and waterways? This causes problems in the city’s stormwater drainage system and can lead to flooding. It's also a violation of City Code and can result in fines. Instead of blowing leaves yard waste into the street try: - Composting: Researchers found that mulching leaves in the fall resulted in a greener lawn and up to 80% less dandelions the following springs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers it a form of recycling that prevents filling our landfills, helps prevent pollution, enriches soils and reduces the production of methane gas. - Mulching: Using a mower to shred leaves speeds up their decomposition. The shredded leaves make excellent mulch and can be used in flower or vegetable gardens as a natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. For more info, check out the Think Outside the Lawn: Managing Yard Waste & Landscape Debris brochure (pdf) Other Ways to Think Outside the Lawn - Stop erosion by covering bare ground with grass, gravel or mulch - Direct runoff by installing swales or berms to slow waster down. Direct gutters and downspouts into green areas. - Consider water gardens. The benefits include pollution control, flooding protection, habitat creation and water conservation - Prevent blowing dust by covering gravel and dirt piles - Consider a rain barrel. They divert water from our drainage systems and the water can be used to grow healthy and lush plants. Blocked Street Drains Can Cause FloodingUnswept debris has the potential to flow into vital drainage systems, creating blockages that could cause flooding during the next rain or snow storm. Please remember that the drains on our streets are there for a very functional and important reason, and avoid letting yard debris (branches, clipping, leaves, etc.) move into the street and possibly down the gutter and into the drain. To report a blocked drain, please call the City’s Stormwater Division at 719-385-ROAD (7623) or via the City’s free GoCoSprings App (available at https://www.coloradosprings.gov/gocosprings) Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace.
4 Things You Can Do. Throughout October, these are 4 key action steps that everyone should take:
Learn more at https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month The City of Colorado Springs has named October as Fire Prevention Month
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe! Top Tips for Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association has a timely campaign called “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” When an alarm makes noise—a beeping sound or a chirping sound—you must take action!” • A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out. • A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and must be changed. • All smoke alarms must be replaced after 10 years. • Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit must be replaced. • Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. The Colorado Springs Fire Department will replace single-unit smoke alarm batteries for senior and low-income individuals, Contact the Fire Department Front Desk at 719-385-5950. If the CO Alarms are going off and showing a CO reading/warning, have everyone leave the building and call 911. Some obvious signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness/lightheadedness, sleepiness/fatigue, and/or headaches. Learn more and view fact sheets at: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html Topics include:
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