Prevent Pipe Bursts
The temperatures are expected to dip later this week. Freezing temperatures can cause the water in pipes to freeze, potentially causing a burst. Pipes that are outside (sprinkler lines), in unheated indoor areas (attics/basements), and against uninsulated walls are more likely to freeze. Here’s a few tips to avoid pipe freezes and bursts:
🚰 Keep garage doors closed and cabinet doors containing plumbing open.
🚰 Let cold water drip from faucets served by exposed pipes.
🚰 Keep the same temperature both during the day and night and no lower than 55° F, even when not at home.
🚰 Close indoor valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Drain outdoor water sprinkler supply and hose bibs.
🚰 Insulate unheated areas of your home and cover exposed pipes with a pipe sleeve, heat tape, heat cable, or newspaper.
Learn more from the Red Cross.
Now Hiring
Join our team! The Des Plaines Police Department and Board of Police and Fire Commission are excited to unveil their new Police Lateral Entry application! Go to desplaines.org/lateralpd to learn more about the salary and benefits, read about minimum qualifications for lateral positions and access the application.
City Offices Will Be Closed
City offices are closed on Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day. Refuse collection will follow its normal schedule.
Water Usage Portal
As a reminder, Des Plaines has a water utility website portal that provides virtually everything you need to detect and correct water usage issues. Through this interactive website, you can track your water usage through easy-to-read charts and graphs, receive tips on water conservation and more!
If you have a Sensus water meter, just visit desplaines.org/mywater to set up your account.
Volunteer Recruitment Event
Have you ever seen an incident, like a bad accident or large fire, and wondered how you could help? Do you want to make a difference in Des Plaines? If so, you should consider applying for the Des Plaines Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteer program! Orientation will be on Wed., March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. To learn more about this volunteer opportunity and the requirements, please visit desplaines.org/ema.
February Meetings & Reminders
- 2/6 Council Meeting 7 p.m.
- 2/20 Presidents Day - City offices closed. Normal refuse collection schedule.
- 2/21 Council Meeting 7 p.m. (Tuesday meeting)
- 2/25 Holiday light recycling at Public Works concludes.
Visit desplaines.org and check out our calendar to see what’s happening at the City and around town.
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