It’s a good time for Beacon Falls residents to refresh themselves on the town ordinances involving snow and ice removal from their sidewalks, as well as rules about street parking during snowstorms. Here are the key details to remember:

• Residents must clear snow and ice away from public sidewalks adjacent to their property in a timely manner after a snowstorm. The ordinance specifies this be done within 12 hours of the end of snow (after 7 a.m.).
• Residents and private contractors may not clear snow from sidewalks or driveways into a public street.
• Residents cannot park on public streets for more than one hour while town workers are clearing snow.

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Beacon Hose, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), want you to always “Resolve to be Ready” for an emergency, especially during the winter.

Taking preparedness actions can save lives and protect property anywhere — at home, in schools, in your neighborhood and in the workplace. We highlight the importance of planning ahead to protect our families and secure our community and homes for disasters. For these reasons, we are asking you to Resolve to be Ready by knowing your risk and taking action.

Continue reading Resolve to be Ready for a Winter Emergency →

The cold temperatures of this winter are coming, so it’s a good idea to make sure your pipes at home are ready in case there’s a deep freeze that threatens to make them burst.

Here’s a quick graphic about how to prepare and what to do if your pipes freeze. There are more tips below the graphic.

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