|
 Life-saving CPR/AED classes offered
The Oak Park Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and training in how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Classes are held in the Fire Department’s American Heart Association-certified community training center in the main station. All courses are taught by an AHA-certified instructor. Find the class schedule and more information about the various types of training at www.oak-park.us/cpr.
|
|
Landmarks Illinois CEO next up in HPC Speaker Series
Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois, is the guest speaker for the next installment of the Historic Preservation Commission’s Speaker Series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 14 at Village Hall. McDonald will host a discussion about “The Relevancy Guidebook,” providing ideas and models from innovators intended to make preservation a more relevant, just and accessible solution for the problems we face in a changing world.
|
Grant funding available for lead water service replacement
The Village is working to replace lead water service lines with copper water service lines, and a free replacement program is being offered by the Village to individuals who may not be able to afford it through conventional means. The program is made possible by Community Development Block Grant funding. Residents can find more information and learn if they qualify at www.oak-park.us/leadreplacement.
|
|
Textile recycling collection service available
The Village offers the collection of used textiles and small household items as part of its ongoing effort to help residents reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The textile service is provided by Simple Recycling and is free to all Oak Park residents. Free pickups can be scheduled online through Simple Recycling’s website at www.simplerecycling.com or by phone at 866.835.5068. Recyclables are then placed in a bag or box outside the resident’s front door by 7:30 a.m. on the scheduled pickup date.
|
Volunteers sought for emergency response teams
The Oak Park Public Health Department has multiple teams of volunteers that it calls upon for support during times of emergency and special events. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is made up of individuals with both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, who primarily support health and medical activities. These activities include vaccine clinic operations and staffing first aid tents during events. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides general support, such as assisting with traffic control during parades and staffing emergency warming shelters during extreme cold. Oak Park MRC and CERT members are provided opportunities for free training in topics such as CPR, first aid, Naloxone administration and disaster preparedness. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up online on the Village’s Community Volunteer Portal. For more information about emergency preparedness in Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us/emergencypreparedness.
|
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday
Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10. Clocks should be set ahead one hour. The Oak Park Fire Department recommends using the time switch as a reminder to test and replace the batteries on fire and carbon monoxide detectors that use alkaline batteries. Better yet, consider changing your alarms to one of the newer devices, which have both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in one device. These devices also contain a sealed 10-year battery, which costs a bit more up front but actually saves money over the life of the alarm by eliminating battery replacement. For more information on fire safety, visit www.oak-park.us/fire.
|
|
|
|
|
