City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment
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Wildfire Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Neighborhood Meeting January 15

January 4, 2013 By

REMINDER about the upcoming neighborhood meeting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An American Sign Language Interpreter and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) will be provided at the meeting for residents who are deaf and hard of hearing.

The City plans to hold several more Wildfire Awareness and Emergency Preparedness meetings throughout 2013. Watch for announcements of upcoming meetings on www.SpringsGov.com

Join us for the neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, January 15th from 6:30 to 8:00pm in an effort to increase wildfire awareness and emergency preparedness in the community. The meeting will take place in the auditorium at Cheyenne Mountain High School (1200 Cresta Road). Fire Chief Rich Brown, Fire Marshal Brett Lacey, and Office of Emergency Management Division Manager Bret Waters will discuss emergency preparedness, evacuation planning and wildfire mitigation.

In the summer of 2012, Colorado Springs experienced the most destructive wildfire in the city’s history. The Waldo Canyon Fire devastated the northwest part of the community, taking two lives and destroying 347 homes.

“I think there is a sense in our community that we have now been through the worst,” says Fire Chief Rich Brown. “As devastating as the Waldo Canyon Fire was, and still is to those who were impacted, we still have a huge part of this city that is at extremely high risk. We are stepping up our education efforts to provide residents with the information and resources they need to be safe and act swiftly in the event of another fire.” Lessons learned with insurance companies and helpful tips will be discussed.

In addition to attending the neighborhood meeting, residents are encouraged to download the City’s Emergency Preparedness and Safety Guide for information on how to prepare for wildfires and all types of emergencies, and visit the Wildfire Mitigation page on SpringsGov.com for more information about reducing wildfire risk.

 

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