Protect yourself from infectious illnesses during the holiday season

Several respiratory illnesses including the flu, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are circulating in Jefferson County and across the nation. In addition, an outbreak of the measles – a highly infectious respiratory disease – has been identified in a nearby state.  As family and friends gather this holiday season, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is reminding you of ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. In Jefferson County, more than 7,000 cases of the flu have been reported, along with nine flu-related deaths. It is important to note that a flu-related death may not be the primary cause. Flu shots are the most effective tool available to prevent serious illness. More information about the flu, including weekly influenza reports, can be found on Louisville’s “Flu Activity” webpage. The CDC’s data tracker shows the COVID-19 community level in Jefferson County is in the “low” category. However, cases are increasing, pushing some surrounding counties into the “medium” and “high-risk” categories. More free COVID-19 tests available COVID-19 vaccines and testing are still aiding in the fight against the spread of the virus. You can order a set of four free at-home tests at COVIDtests.gov. To learn more about COVID-19 facts, testing and vaccination information, visit the Louisville COVID-19 Resource Center.   RSV In recent weeks, RSV outbreaks at facilities like childcare centers have also been reported in the Louisville Metro area. RSV causes cold-like symptoms that can become more serious, especially for infants and older adults. For RSV symptoms, care and state trends, visit the CDC’s website.   Measles   As of this week, more than 70 cases of the measles have been reported in Columbus, Ohio. More than 25 patients have been hospitalized, according to the City of Columbus. Of the confirmed cases, public health officials report 69 were not vaccinated against the measles, four were partially vaccinated and one had an unknown vaccination status. Measles is highly contagious, and the virus can remain in the air for up to two hours.   Symptoms typically appear 10 to 12 days after exposure and include:   Fever  Cough Runny nose  Red, watery eyes  Rash that breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms begin  No cases of have been reported in Jefferson County. It is strongly recommended that people 12 months and older get two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is about 97 percent effective at preventing measles.   To get the MMR vaccine, contact your primary care provider. LMPHW also provides vaccines for children and adults at its immunization clinics by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 502-574-5380 or visit Public Health and Wellness’ immunizations page.   Visit vaccines.gov to find out where you can get your flu shot and COVID-19 booster.

Help is available to cope with the "winter blues"

Have you been feeling down and lacking energy? Your mood changes could be a sign of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that recurs each year for about four to five months, most often beginning when the days get shorter in the fall and ending when longer hours of daylight return in the spring and summer.

Sometimes called “winter blues,” the seasonal depression affects about five percent of the U.S. population and impacts women far more often than men. Treatments are available that can help many people with SAD. They fall into four main categories that may be used alone or in combination:

• Light therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Vitamin D
• Antidepressant medications

Please talk to your primary care provider about which treatment is best for you.

Or, if you or someone you know is in immediate distress or is thinking about hurting themselves, do not hesitate to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Active and engaged: Winter break program options for youth 

There are many fun, educational opportunities for children and families throughout the community during the holiday season. Camps, movies and sports clinics are among the dozens of activities available for local youth looking for productive things to do during the upcoming Jefferson County Public Schools winter break (December 19 - January 3). A highlight is a free, three-day youth basketball camp that local basketball legend Robbie Valentine is hosting, with the support of sponsors, at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center. During this camp geared toward boys and girls of all skill levels, youth will learn the fundamentals of basketball as well as the principles of teamwork and individual responsibility.

This camp is offered to kids ages 6-16 and will take place December 19, 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center. Participants are encouraged to wear proper basketball attire. Camp is limited to the first 100 youths who sign up. Register and read information.

Each of the city’s 14 Community Centers will be open throughout the break with organized winter break activities planned at various centers. Centers are equipped with WiFi, computer labs, gyms, exercise equipment and more.

Community Centers are open throughout the week and will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s days. To find a center near you and activities offered, visit bestparksever.com or call 574-PARK (7275).

Winter Break Camp
Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Lane, 40272) is offering camps to youth on December 19-23 and December 27-30. The registration fee is $10 and the price for camps is $40 per week. To register, click here.

Louisville Metro Police Activities League (PAL)
In partnership with Dare to Care, the Louisville Metro Police Activities League is offering a Christmas Candy Making class. LMPD’s very own Dawn Hall and her daughter Samantha are talented and accomplished chocolatiers. The two will teach youth simple recipes for making a variety of Chocolate Christmas treats. In this program, kids will learn that they do not need fancy or expensive equipment to make delicious chocolates. Instead, they will be taught how to make all kinds of amazing candies using the most basic kitchen appliances found in their own homes. These delicious creations will make great gifts for their teachers, family and friends… just in time for the holidays!

This class is being offered to kids ages 8-17 December 20 and 21.  Act fast, space is limited. To register, visit louisvillepal.org.

Louisville Free Public Library 
The Louisville Free Public Library will offer more than 100 FREE programs for kids, teens, and families while school is out, including: storytimes, crafts, film screenings, games, and more. As always, the Library also offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, DVDs, and streaming movies to keep kids reading and entertained during the break — all for free! A complete list of programs is available at www.LFPL.org.

Kentucky Science Center
When school’s out, science is in! Kentucky Science Center’s mission is to help your child learn, even when JCPS is closed. 

Pay-by-Day Camps: your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. $70 per day for members/$80 for non-members. Dates are December 19-23, December 26-30, and January 2-3. Registration is open. 

$5 Movie Showings: See a holiday classic on Kentucky Science Center’s four-story screen! All tickets only $5 per person. More information at https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.

• Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m.: “Elf”
• Tuesday, December 20 at 2 p.m.: “Polar Express” 3D
• Thursday, December 22 at 2 p.m.: “Polar Express” 3D

Noon Year’s: Ring in 2023 at the stroke of noon at our annual Noon Year’s celebration. It’s the perfect New Year party for families who can’t stay up until midnight. Enjoy fun activity stations throughout the building and join in a countdown to welcome the Noon Year. Included free with your general admission to Kentucky Science Center. Saturday, December 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20. More information at https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.

Louisville Metro Government job opportunities

Large Item Pickup appointment system available for some District 10 residents

Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/LargeItems or by attending one of our educational events:

The next in-person presentation is Tuesday, January 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place. 

The virtual presentation is Thursday, January 26, at 5 p.m. - join with this link.

Remember to keep FOG: fats, oils, and grease, out of your drain 

With the holidays ahead and lots of food for families to prepare, our friends at Louisville MSD warn about the dangers of letting fats, oils, and grease (FOG) go down your drain. 

FOG may clog the sewer pipe and cause sewage overflows into your home, onto the ground, and into our local waterways, says MSD, which also warns that using your garbage disposal or a grease-cutting detergent does not keep FOG out of the plumbing system. 

Buechel Bypass railroad overpass project lane closure

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): As many of you are aware, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) closed the right lane on U.S. 31E over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) after KYTC bridge engineers observed deterioration on one of the pier caps of the bridge during a routine inspection in 2021. This bridge carries an average of 29,000 vehicles per day. 

The contractor is on site and working under the bridge where they are not visible to motorists crossing the span. The contractor is still coordinating with the railroad to be able to cross the tracks to finish the repairs. The project is expected to be completed no later than spring 2023.

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Cat of the Week: Jason It's always free to adopt adult cats at LMAS’ Animal House Adoption Center. Jason is an approximately two-year-old black cat who has feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Because of his compromised immune system, the shelter’s stressful environment is not the best place to be. Jason is a friendly and very sweet cat who loves to be petted. He weighs eight pounds. He’s already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. For more info about Jason, call 473-PETS. To meet or adopt Jason, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily – no appointment required. View more adoptable cats at LMAS.

Dog of the Week: Weewoo Tis the season to go caroling. If you're short an alto or soprano, Weewoo's available! This cutie likes to sing and when he does it, he sounds like a siren. Weewoo’s a happy guy, friendly with people and other dogs. Weewoo's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The two-year-old dog weighs 69 pounds and he's already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. Dog and cat testing are offered by request. For more info about Weewoo, email LMAS. To meet or adopt him, visit  Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily. View more adoptable dogs at LMAS.

District 10 events

Louisville Nature Center's Holiday Open House is December 17

Pop by LNC on Saturday, December 17, from 10 a.m, to 1 p.m. for our Holiday Open House! Sip on hot chocolate or coffee, snack on sweet treats, peruse our handmade gifts, explore our trails, and join us for a fun craft (while supplies last). All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

**Please note: the craft involves the use of bird seed and sunbutter.

Louisville Zoo Wild Winter Days - bring canned goods for Dare to Care and get a discount on admission

The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Kroger Wild Winter Days now through February 28 with a Dare to Care food drive and discount admission when you donate a food item for the drive.

The Zoo is proud to team up with Kroger and Dare to Care again to help struggling families in our community. Guests who bring at least one canned food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.75 per adult and $6.75 per child/senior ticket.

Since this partnership began in 2009, the Zoo has collected nearly 27,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its guests. That’s equivalent to the weight of two African elephants like Mikki!

The discount is available at the gate only and is not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple cans are appreciated but only one discount per admission; additional cans do not provide additional discounts.

Some of Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items are canned meats like tuna and chicken, as well as canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, pasta and canned vegetables. Please avoid glass containers.

Louisville Zoo School's Out Safari discount days

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the new School’s Out Safari discount to help provide our community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter. 

This discount is available on the following days:

• December 19 – 23
• December 26 – 30
• Monday, January 2
• Tuesday, January 3
• Monday, January 16

Guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3 – 11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the admission window on the day of your visit. The offer cannot be redeemed for more than one child admission per single adult admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. More information is at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 5 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro news

Registration now open for the Spring 2023 Neighborhood Institute

Do you want to learn about how to improve your neighborhood? The Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute is a 12-week, no-cost leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community. Dinner will be provided.

Institute topics: 

• Increasing neighborhood participation and land use issues
• Code enforcement
• Neighborhood quality of life
• Working with public officials
• Accessing resources
• Working with local government agencies
• Organization building
• Strategic planning
• Planning and zoning

Read more and register. For more information, call 589-0343

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors. You can also access a listing of community mental health services.

Assistance

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area. Funds can be applied to the purchase of an existing or newly constructed home and are NOT limited to first-time homebuyers. Applications are now available.

Drops of Kindness Program - For customers who may still have an outstanding balance, Louisville Water has the Drops of Kindness Program, which offers flexible, no-interest payment plans and additional help from community agencies through the Louisville Water Foundation. Read more about the program or call 583-6610.

Louisville Metro LG&E Assistance is available for eligible residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $35,000 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under the Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD, through July 31. For more information, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply are available online FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance and through FEMA's dedicated helpline at 1-844-684-6333.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Find food assistance near you

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

Louisville Metro events

December 16 - Polar Express Pajama Party at Southwest Regional Library

Climb aboard the Polar Express as it pulls into the Southwest Regional Library on Friday, December 16. Come dressed in your pajamas to this after-hours holiday party where the whole family is invited to stop at stations along the “track” through the Library.

Stops include a craft depot, post office, Santa’s workshop, and an ornament station, along with a cookie and hot chocolate pit stop. Look for special appearances by Mrs. Claus, the Polar Express conductor, and the North Pole elves along the way. Children can also ride a kid-sized Polar Express train on the Library grounds (weather permitting), and listen to a reading of The Polar Express.    

The free, after-hours Polar Express Pajama Party is for children and families on Friday, December 16, 6–8 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway). RSVP at the Library’s Facebook event page

Hildegard House seeks compassionate volunteers, next training is January 13 and 14

Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly five-hour shift. The next volunteer training is January 13 and 14. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org  or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at 581-8267.

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

Recent District 10 application to Planning and Design Services: 

22-ZONE-0169, 2221 Bradford Drive, a change in zoning from R-5 to R-6 on 5.4 acres for a 94 unit multi-family development. 

December 19 - Public Hearing regarding 4624 Poplar Level Road

December 21 - Neighbor meeting regarding 4622 Poplar Level Road

A neighbor meeting regarding a proposed zoning change at 4622 Poplar Level Road will be Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Prudential Heating and Air Conditioning, 3302 Gilmore Industrial Boulevard. Read the full letter. 

January 3 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1721 Shelby Road

2703 Preston Highway: 

22-CAT2-0034, 2703 Preston Highway, a Category 2B plan for a proposed 6,525 sq ft retail and residential addition on .33 acres in C-1 zoning. 

22-VARIANCE-0097 2703 Preston Highway, a variance from Section 5.7.1 to allow an existing building and proposed additions to encroach into the front, street side, rear and side yards.

22-CAT3-0009, 3910 Produce Road, a Category 3 Plan Application for a storage/distribution warehouse. Exeter Warehouse. 

22-CAT2-0037, 4601 East Indian Trail, Building 2, a category 2B application for a 67,500 square foot warehouse/office building on 8.8 acres in the M-2 zoning district.

22-DDP-0131, 3819 Bardstown Road, a revised District Development Plan for a 30,476 square-foot school in on 2.08 acres in the C1 zoning district. Hira Institute Redevelopment. 

21-DDP-0049, 2355 Poplar Level Road, a District Development Plan for oxygen tanks and accessory structures as well as enclosure of 2,350-square-foot learning center for Norton Audubon Hospital.

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

4819 Poplar Level Road: 

21-DDP-0073, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a revised District Development Plan to construct an office/warehouse on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-WAIVER-0112, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a request for a Landscape Waiver to the required 35-foot landscape buffer along the northwestern property line on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MVARIANCE-0003, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a Modified Variance to allow encroachment into the 25-foot building setback on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Milldaun Road, a Minor Plat to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

20-WAIVER-0136, for 6000 Six Mile Lane, a waiver to allow a residential driveway onto a collector roadway on 0.462 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

1200 Hodel Road:

21-WAIVER-0140, 1200 Hodel Road, a waiver to reduce the required vehicular use area on 1.45 acres in the M-3 Zoning district.

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

Short Term Rental cases

22-CUPPA-0325, 1724 O'Daniel Avenue, a Pre-Application for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit on 0.20 acres in the R5 zoning district.

22-CUPPA-0202, 1500 Sylvan Way, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence. 

22-CUPPA-0192, 1960 Meadowcreek Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0373, 1724 O'Daniel Avenue, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.21 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0075, 3007 Ashview Terrace, a Conditional Use Permit for the Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence on .152 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry.

The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID. 

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111.

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station. Meet only during daylight hours. Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time. Meet in the parking lot. There will be two designated parking spots at each location for use. Make this interaction brief and to the point. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life.  If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe. Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply. You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower. You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers, too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 with questions.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors. You can also access a listing of community mental health services.

Crisis line for veterans and their families

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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