E-Newsletter: February 4, 2022
Keep Hydrants Clear

Help us help you! While shoveling residential driveways and sidewalks, please take time to clear snow around nearby fire hydrants to help firefighters locate them quickly in an emergency. Consider making it official and adopt a hydrant near your home by filling out this form! 
City Hall Closed to Public, February 21

On Monday, February 21st, City Hall will be closed to the public for an in-service training day for City employees. Online services like paying water bills, parking tickets or permits are available 24/7 on Elmhurst.org. City Hall will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 22nd.
Threat of Winter Fires is Real 
Facts:

  • Over 900 people die in winter home fires each year.

  • Over $2 billion in property loss occurs from winter home fires each year.

  • 67 percent of winter fires occur in one- and two-family homes.

  • Cooking is the leading cause of all winter home fires.

  • 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is the most common time for winter home fires.

  • Half of all home heating fires occur in the months of December, January, and February.

  • Heating equipment is involved in 1 in every 6 reported home fires, and 1 in every 5 home fire deaths. 

Safety Tips to Prevent Winter Fires:

  • Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.

  • Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and furnace every year.

  • Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home and nearby buildings.

  • Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. 
City of Elmhurst Warming Center

Warming centers are heated public facilities where any resident can go to during periods of extreme cold temperatures to stay warm and safe. The Elmhurst Public Library (125 S. Prospect) has been designated as an area warming center for those who need temporary relief from the cold.The library is open Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Please call the Elmhurst Police Department for additional site referrals: (630) 530-3050 non-emergency number. 
Elmhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade!

It's back! Don't miss the 25th annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 starting at noon. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Road and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst. It's time to go ELMHURST GREEN! Come dressed up in your most creative and festive outfit! 
Youth Job/Volunteer Fair

The Elmhurst Commission on Youth is holding a Youth Job/Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, March 16th from 4-7 p.m. at York Community High School Commons (355 St. Charles Rd.)
  
The Elmhurst Commission on Youth, along with its participating event partners, is dedicated to ensuring that qualified individuals have the opportunity to connect with Elmhurst area establishments seeking employees and volunteers.
 
Representatives from organizations are invited to participate in the event at no cost.
If you would like to participate as an Employer or organization, please register here.

Please contact Jackie.Haddad-Tamer@elmhurst.org with any questions. 
City of Elmhurst
630-530-3000 
Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm