Bridging The Gap events

Are you wanting to see what more you can do in your community. Check out this calendar for some up coming events with Bridging The Gap.

Bridging The Gap works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy and community. We educate citizens, businesses and governments about the impact their decisions have on our environment, and help them follow through with direct action to make our world, region and community green, healthy and sustainable.

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WaterWorks! WaterWorks!

WaterWorks!

WaterWorks!, a component of Kansas City’s EnergyWorks KC program, is a water conservation and education program that is being provided through Bridging The Gap in support of EnergyWorks’ goal of reducing energy use and increasing energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings. CLICK HERE

Winter power outage tips

Heat your home safely

If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and remember these safety tips:

• Store a multipurpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher near the area to be heated.
• Do not burn paper in a fireplace.
• Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater. Carbon Monoxide from any heater with an open flame can be deadly.
• Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use - don't substitute.
• Use fireplaces, wood stoves, and other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space.
• Do not place a space heater near things that may catch on fire, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding.

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KC Health Department Survey

Help us help you! Tell us what you think about the Health Department by filling out this quick (3-4 minute) survey:
https://www.research.net/s/XRJPJV9

Home Safety for your children

Charlie's HouseThe Health Department has partnered with Charlie's Safe Haven to develop Charlie's House to be built at Safety Street. The new facility will be used to model for parents and prospective parents steps they can take to make their homes safer for their children.
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Home Weatherization Program

The Home Weatherization Program assists homeowners by providing energy conservation services customized to meet their specific needs. Eligible applicants receive a two- to four-hour energy audit performed by a City employee, to determine where energy escapes and the most cost-effective way to correct energy use problems.

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Simple steps to help the environment

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Summer work programs

The Bright Future program connects local youth with City departments for hands-on paid summer work experiences in the public service sector. Funding for interns will be provided by the City Manager's Office and coordinated by Roosevelt Lyons from the Mayor's Office. The goal of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable job experience and sharpen their professional skills.
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Trash pickup delayed, City offices closed Feb. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 12, 2013

Trash pickup delayed, City offices closed Feb. 18

In observance of the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18, curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed.

Residents who usually have Monday collection will receive this service on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Residents who usually have Friday collection will receive this service on Saturday, Feb. 23.

For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.

Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.

Smart 911: learn more, sign up

9-1-1 telecommunicators play a key role in figuring out the type of emergency that is occurring and determining the proper staff and equipment needed in the particular situation. Whether a person is having a medical emergency, has had a physical accident, or is in another situation, it is vital to communicate the specific details about the person's condition and needs and understand the response may require very specific actions. Smart911 provides the important details needed by 9-1-1 and response teams to assist any particular situation of need.
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https://www.smart911.com/

Meetings this week

February 13th - Special Meeting Southern Communities Coalition at 3 Trails C.I.D.

                           Bannister Road and HIllcrest Road

                           7pm

                           Discussing new gas station proposal at 86th and Hillcrest Road.

 

February 15th - Mayor Sly James Press Confenerce at Ruskin Heights Lutheran Church

                           Ruskin Way and Blue Ridge (Just north of Hickman Mills District Stadium)

                           2:30pm

                           Discussing Crime in Kansas City

 

February 20th - Southern Communities Coalition Meeting at Baptiste Education Center

                           5401 East 103rd Street (Just west of 103rd and Hillcrest road)

                           7pm

                           Guest Speaker Mayor Sly James

Take Survey: plan for the US Highway 40 corridor

 

Greetings 5^th District -

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, in conjunction with Mid America Regional Council, is working with local citizens and stakeholders to complete a corridor plan for the US Highway 40 corridor in Jackson County.  Within the City, the study team in particular is focusing on planning for future transportation and land use ideas for three focus areas along or near the corridor:  31st and Prospect, 40 Highway and Blue Ridge Cutoff, and 40 Highway and Noland Road.

Members of the public participated in a series of public meetings for the corridor plan prior to the recent holiday season.  The study team is working on creating its overall recommendations for the US 40 plan and would like to gain greater input from members of the public in the form of a survey that reflects a series of questions posed to meeting participants prior to the holidays.

We encourage you to take the survey listed below and to share the survey link with your constituents.  The survey will remain open through March 5, 2013.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Highway40Survey2

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/31stStreetandProspect