During the month of October, the City of Douglas will be offering several promotions for their customers. The week of October 7-13 will be Fire Prevention week, Natural Gas week, and Public Power week. This week will be filled with activities designed to educate and show appreciation for City of Douglas customers.
Douglas’s Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012, to urge residents to “Have Two Ways Out!” This year’s theme focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. There will be fire education programs offered for teens, a poster contest for third grade students, elementary schools (grades 1-3) will be able to schedule tours of the fire department, and fire prevention presentations in the schools, businesses, daycares and other places of business. Customers can register at City Hall for a drawing that will be held on Friday, October 12 for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the importance of fire escape planning and practice, as well as the power of prevention. For more information about fire prevention week, call 912-384-4815.
The Natural Gas department will be promoting their 50th Anniversary throughout the month of October. In preparation for the cooler months, customers can call and schedule FREE pilot lighting. The gas department will be offering youth and adult educational awareness programs through the schools and civic groups. Customers are encouraged to stop by the Natural Gas Department and register for prizes that include a $250 gift card and two $50 gift cards for customers that will be given away at the end of the month. For more information about natural gas month, please call 912-389-3427.
In celebration of Public Power week, the Electric department along with the other departments will hold a customer appreciation cookout on Friday, October 12, from 11am-2pm at City Hall. Customers are encouraged to stop by City Hall to sign up for prizes that will be given away on Friday, October 12th. For more information about Public Power week, please call 912-389-3445.
