Carbon Monoxide Safety

Is your family safe from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas that is produced when fuel-burning appliances are not operating or vented properly. Maintaining natural gas appliances is the best way to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely. Your natural gas flame should be blue with a hint of yellow near the tip. A yellow flame may indicate incomplete combustion and potential hazard.

The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without fever) and will typically affect everyone in a household where CO is present.  These symptoms may vary among household members and may include:

• Tiredness
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision

If you experience any of these symptoms in your home, but not outside, your home may contain unsafe levels of CO. 

Home Safety Tips:

• CO detectors are not required but are highly recommended - be sure to check the batteries and expiration date annually.
• Follow manufacturers' instructions for care and use of gas appliances and equipment.
• Have your gas appliances installed, inspected and serviced by qualified industry professionals.
• Inspect all gas appliances, connectors, furnaces, vents, flues, chimneys, and gas lines for signs of corrosion or damage. Contact a licensed professional for repair.
• Replace furnace air filters monthly throughout the heating season.
• Never operate gasoline powered engines or charcoal grills in closed garages, basements, or buildings.

If you suspect CO is present, get fresh air immediately, seek medical attention for symptoms, and call the City of Mesa at 480-644-4277 or 911.

Energy 

Mesa is Accepting Applications for Mortgage Assistance - Foreclosure Prevention Program

Mesa residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and needing help with mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure may still apply for assistance. Mesa is accepting applications for the Mortgage Assistance - Foreclosure Prevention Program. Application forms are available online in English and Spanish.

To be eligible, an applicant must be a City of Mesa resident for at least three months, be at or below 80 percent of the household median income and have pending foreclosure due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Documentation needed includes:

• Income and asset information for all household members
• Applicant's photo ID, Social Security card and birth certificate
• Late payment notice
• Two years of taxes
• Documentation demonstrating the applicant has been affected by the pandemic.

Mesa offers assistance on a one-time basis for a maximum of 180 consecutive days. Applicants receiving mortgage assistance from another source are not eligible for the program.

Funding for mortgage assistance comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant.

Full Program Information & Application

Don’t Worry, It’s Just Tiny Air Bubbles!

City of Mesa water customers who reside in the area east of the Loop 101 to Val Vista and north of Baseline Road may experience subtle cloudiness in their water now through January. Residents can rest assured that their water is safe and continues to meet all state and federal water quality standards.

Cloudy water can result when the Water Resources Department temporarily switches from surface water to well water to perform routine treatment plant maintenance. In this case, the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant is having maintenance performed and will return to regular service February 2022.

“Dissolved air is often found trapped in groundwater,” Water Resources Director Jake West said. “Our water distribution system is pressurized, causing any air that is present in groundwater to remain dissolved in the water until the pressure is released at the customer’s tap. Dissolved air can cause water to have a cloudy or milky appearance, but it is safe to drink and will not damage plumbing or appliances.”

For more information, visit www.mesaaz.gov/water or call the Water Quality Division at (480) 644-6461.

Water

Register for Adult Sports in Mesa 

Adult sports programs are a great way to stay active while having fun with friends and building community. Registration runs October - November for adult recreational and competitive women’s, men’s and co-recreational leagues.

Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department offers softball, senior softball, flag football, kickball, volleyball and Recess for Adults. Created in 2019, Recess for Adults is a recreation program for those who would like to try multiple activities while competing, mingling and having fun. Each week, a new sport or game will be offered, such as pickleball, dodgeball, indoor volleyball, cornhole and small sided soccer. The program is geared towards adults, ages 18 and older, at all skill levels.

Adult Sports Information & Registration

Help Shape Mesa’s Future!

Join us to learn more and give us your feedback about Mesa’s newly formed Climate Action Plan and its six focus areas: Energy, Heat Mitigation, Air Quality, Water Stewardship, Materials Management, and Food Systems. Each Wednesday, from October 13 – November 17, Mesa will host a virtual lunchtime workshop that includes a brief overview of the Climate Action Plan and its goals, a short presentation from a topic expert on one of the focus areas, and an opportunity to participate in an open discussion to share your ideas and to identify community needs and priorities. Register for one or all six of the virtual sessions.

Register Today

Dig In! Fall is the Prime Time to Plant    

The weather is cooling down and that means it’s the perfect time to add or replace trees or shrubs, or sow wildflowers for gorgeous spring color. When selecting your new plants, you’ll want to opt for desert-adapted varieties. These plants can tolerate our desert climate and are efficient at using water. If you need help with plant selection, ideas for designing the perfect Xeriscape landscape, or how to maintain your plants, we’ve got you covered.

Low Water Use Plants

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

The Volunteer Recruitment Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 19, invites all residents to come out and learn about volunteer opportunities within the City.  Held at the Mesa Arts Center Alliance Pavilion, 1 E. Main St., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., this is a beautiful outdoor space that will include booths from many of our facilities volunteer programs, volunteer crafts, raffle, and many other activities.

The City has an online system to search for volunteer opportunities based on area of interest, length of time commitment and more. 

Volunteer