Five Safe Ways to Grill
MAY 2021
1. Keep combustibles 10 feet from the heat! Grills should be kept outdoors and be at least 10 feet from the house, deck railing, and low-hanging branches when in use and while cooling down.
City officials continue to work closely with state and federal officials to address the COVID pandemic. We encourage you to look for updates at www.kannapolisnc.gov and on our social media platforms for City events and activities information, as things rapidly change. For vaccine/testing information, please visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/.
2. Keep “the littles” 3 feet from the heat! A safety zone of 3 feet should be kept around your grill for the safety of your children and pets. 3. A clean grill is a happy grill! Clean your grill after each use or before using. Fat residue can contribute to grill fires. 4. Always protect your hands! Use grilling gloves and long utensils designed for grilling to avoid getting your hands too close to the heat. 5. Don’t get “too chill” while you grill! Leaving a grill unattended is a leading cause of grill fires. Avoid distractions while grilling.
Environmental Tip Knowing what to recycle can be confusing. Use this chart with common items to help you remember what to throw out. For a more detailed list, download the free CARTology app in the Apple and Google Play stores. Recycle Right, Kannapolis!
THE CITY OF KANNAPOLIS 401 Laureate Way | Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 | www.kannapolisnc.gov
Follow the City on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofkannapolis), Instagram @KannapolisNC, LinkedIn (linkedin. com/company/cityofkanapolis), Nextdoor (nextdoor.com/Kannapolisnc.gov) and Twitter @Kannapolis for regular updates and more ideas for fun.
Farmers Market The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open Thursday, May 6, in time for you to enjoy an abundance of ripe strawberries, lettuce, berries and asparagus. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m., at the corner of Vance Avenue and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The market continues through September. The market will open with more than 10 new vendors. Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, spices, crafts, and prepared foods and sauces. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable bag when making a purchase of $10 or more from a new vendor. Sign up for text message reminders and updates about the farmers market and specials that vendors may be offering. Text MARKET to 855-969-4358. This is a new number so if you subscribed before, you will need to sign up again. You may unsubscribe at any time. For customers’ convenience, most vendors accept credit/debit cards. Customers and vendors are asked to continue to follow CDC guidelines for covid-safe best practices.
COVID-19 Testing/Vaccines
New Look for Utility Bill
D
id you notice that your City of Kannapolis utility bill looked different when it arrived in your mailbox this month?
The City has redesigned the utility bill to make it easier to read and comprehend. The new bill has a more legible font and colorful graphic elements to help residents understand the amount of utilities used and how to pay the bill. Over the last few years the City has been working to improve its information technology systems in order to streamline how meters are read, added methods for making payments, added software that works more efficiently with banking systems, and implemented digital forms for starting and stopping service. Residents can pay their utility bill by mail, automatic bank draft, a new automated kiosk at City Hall, a dropbox at City Hall or by phone. For more information, visit https:// www.kannapolisnc.gov/UtilityBilling.