KIRKSVILLE CONNECTION
News & Information from the City of Kirksville
Volume 25, Issue 11 November 2019
In This Issue: Thanksgiving Safety Tips! Offices Closed for Holidays Aquatic Center Closing Winterizing Your Water Meter Going Door-to-Door Santa to Visit Downtown Kirksville! Important Dates Contact Us
Offices Closed for Holidays Thanksgiving Safety Tips! Our Fire Department would like to remind you to stay safe this year while you prepare your Thanksgiving feast!
Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
Keep children away from the stove; your stove will be hot!
Keep the floor clear of hazards so you don’t trip over kids, toys, bags, etc.
Keep knives, matches, and utility lighters out of the reach of children.
Be sure electric cords are not dangling off the counter within reach of a child.
Make sure to test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working.
City Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. City Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2019, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Aquatic Center Closing
Following these tips just might prevent a fire, or prevent injuries to you or your family, this Thanksgiving! For more tips and information, contact the Fire Department at 660.665.3734!
The current Aquatic Center’s last day will be Wednesday, November 27, 2019, from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Starting Thursday, November 28, 2019, the Aquatic Center will be closed for the construction of the new Aquatic Center!
Winterizing Your Water Meter
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Now is the time to winterize your water meter! If your water meter is prone to freezing, you should take the following precautions to prevent the meter from freezing and breaking:
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Make sure you have a tight-fitting lid on your meter pit.
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Fill the meter pit with fiberglass insulation, especially if your lid doesn’t fit well.
Place a blanket or straw bale on top of the lid for insulation.
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Following these simple steps will help protect your water meter. As a reminder, if your meter freezes, the meter replacement and/or repair is the responsibility of the tenant/owner. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 660.627.1251.