Eau Claire News Feed

Candle Safety Reminder

Linda Desforge — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:32:38 +0000

We use candles every day, but please use them safely, away from anything combustible and in some type of metal, glass or ceramic container. Blow them out when you leave the room and never let children play with them. Keep matches and lighters hidden from children.

Adopt A Hydrant

Linda Desforge — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:22:46 +0000

As we get more snow, the Fire Department may need to access fire hydrants in a hurry. If you have a fire hydrant along your boulevard or on your property, please shovel around it with a path to the street so hoses can be easily connected to the hydrant. Every second counts in an emergency!

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Linda Desforge — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

This time of year there is an increase in problems with carbon monoxide because of furnaces. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in all homes that have any type of fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. It is a good idea to get a carbon monoxide detector that plugs into the wall and has a battery backup. Make sure the gas meter on your house is free of snow, too! For more information on carbon monoxide requirements, check out the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services link by clicking here.

Snow Removal Update...

Yer Lee — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:00 +0000

As of 8:00 pm Sunday evening Eau Claire has received about 8 inches of snow. An additional 3 to 7 inches of snow is forecast overnight and combined with increased winds will cause difficult driving conditions with limited visibility. The thirteen (13) trucks are continuing to plow and salt hills, curves, bridges and intersections on the 86 miles of primary roads. The WINTER STORM WARNING issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until noon on Monday. A full residential plowing operation is currently scheduled to start at 8:00 am Monday morning. Residential plowing will begin in the gray area and is anticipated to take until 10:00 pm Monday evening to complete.

Residential Snow Removal Map

Ice Control/Secondary Route Map

Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Requirements

Yer Lee — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:19:45 +0000

Smoke alarms - standard safety protection in Wisconsin residences - are now allied with carbon monoxide alarms. As of February 1, 2011, there are Wisconsin requirements for both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in almost all one- and two-family dwellings, regardless of the building's age. The new carbon monoxide safety net is for dwellings with fuel burning appliances, fireplaces or attached garages. Click here for more information.