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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Back to School Safety

The start of the school year is looking a little bit different this year as some will be heading to the classroom while others will be taking a virtual approach. As many students get ready to head back to school, remember to always be aware of your surroundings. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:

  • Watch for children crossing streets or waiting at bus stops.
  • Exercise caution in school zones.
  • Know the bus routes in your neighborhood.
  • Remember you must stop for school buses.
  • Slow down and be mindful of posted school zone speeds.
  • The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus.

For more safety tips, visit stjoemo.org.
Report a Pothole

Pothole in your way? Report a pothole to the street maintenance division by calling 271-4848 or file an online report. The normal policy is to have a pothole filled within 48 hours of notification, however emergency situations supersede this policy. 

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is responsible for maintenance of state roadways such as interstates, state routes and state highways including the bridges, overpasses and intersections associated with those roadways in and around St. Joseph. View the MoDOT maintained roadways map.
Last Days of Summer Safety

With the start of school right around the corner and Labor Day being considered the end of summer, many will be looking to soak up all the last minute fun during these next few weeks. The American Red Cross is offering safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable end of the summer. Please follow these safety tips:

Safe Travel
  • Carry an emergency supply kit in your trunk.
  • Let someone know your destination, route, and when you expect to arrive.
  • Buckle up and observe speed limits.
  • Don’t drink and drive.

Swimming Safety
  • Check weather and water conditions beforehand and throughout the day.
  • Always swim with a buddy in a designated swimming area supervised by a lifeguard.
  • Provide constant supervision to children in or near the water. Always stay within arm’s reach of young children and inexperienced swimmers while they are in the water.
  • Young children and inexperienced swimmers should wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets.

Boating Safety 
  • Designate an operator. Do not drink and operate a boat.
  • Take a boating safety course.
  • Always wear a life jacket. 
  • Do not overload a boat with people or equipment. Check on the capacity plate for the maximum weight or the maximum number of people the boat can safely carry.
  • Use navigation lights at all times when on the water at night. Check lights before it gets dark. 

Grilling
  • Keep the grill away from the house, tree branches or anything that could catch fire.
  • Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Keep children and pets away from the grill.
  • Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.
There is Still to Respond

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Extended Open Burning

Reminder, open burning ends Sunday, August 16, at 6pm. Only dry yard waste such as leaves, brush and logs grown on the residential property may be burned between the hours of 8am-6pm.

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