The month of October will usher in several yearly promotions with the City of Douglas. Douglas Utilities, Douglas Fire, Douglas Police, Public Works/ESG Operations, and Keep Douglas Beautiful will all be hosting events throughout the month.
To kick off initiatives for October, Public Works/ESG Operations will offer Fall Junk Free Week will be Monday, October 2 through Friday, October 6, 2023, between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, at 1101 Shirley Avenue, on the corner of Shirley and College Park Drive. For citizens inside the city limits of Douglas, fees will be waived, during this one week, on big household and junk items. This will not apply to tires or hazardous chemicals. Citizens must provide a copy of their utility bill as residency proof.
On October 7, 2023, the Douglas Police Department will kick off the National Faith and Blue weekend with a FREE Movie. The movie will be from 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. at Central Square Gym “A” during the Gopher Tortoise Festival. The free indoor movie will be suitable for children of all ages. Popcorn and drinks will be provided – while supplies last. Faith & Blue Weekend was launched to facilitate safer, stronger, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations. Thanks to our partners First Baptist Church and The Sanctuary. For more information, please call (912)384-2222.
The Douglas Utilities Department will be promoting Natural Gas Month throughout October. In preparation for the cooler months, customers can call and schedule a FREE pilot lighting – this is a savings of $10.00! To schedule your free pilot lighting during business hours (M-F 8 am-5 pm), please call the Natural Gas division at (912)389-3427. Public Power week will be held Oct. 1 – 7, 2023. During this week, customers are encouraged to “thank a lineman” and to become more educated about the public utility services that are provided by Douglas Utilities.
The Douglas Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023, to spread awareness of cooking safety. The FPW theme this year is “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay Attention to Fire Prevention.” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. The Fire Prevention Education Safety House will be used along with fire education programs for all ages through fire prevention presentations in schools, daycares, and other places of business. Douglas Utility customers can register at the City Hall (302 S. Madison Avenue) for a drawing that will be held on October 27, 2023, for FREE smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the importance of fire escape plans, as well as the power of fire prevention and education. For more information about fire prevention week or Douglas Fire Department outreach programs, call (912) 384-4815.
As a part of the Yearly Work Plan for the Keep Douglas Beautiful Committee, the committee will hold a Clean Up in the Park Event at North Madison Avenue Park located on N. Madison Avenue Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9:30 AM-12Noon. Volunteers are needed to assist with planting flowers and general clean up in the park. Necessary clean-up tools will be provided. To volunteer for this community park clean-up event, please contact Christian Burkett at (912)383-0277.
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