Lawn & Garden Safety Tips
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical notes that while accidents can occur at home, a few simple precautions can reduce the chance of injury while working in your yard or tackling do-it-yourself projects.
GARDEN TOOLS & PRODUCTS
- Check equipment before first use of the season to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Rakes, spades and pruning clippers should not be left lying on the ground. Ladders should be placed on their sides.
- Store pesticides and herbicides on high shelves or inside locked cabinets, out of reach of children.
- Wear appropriate clothing including: gloves, long-sleeved shirts and eye protection.
MOWERS & POWER TOOLS
- Never allow small children to operate or play with power tools or mowers.
- Do not operate if fatigued, on medications or you have been using alcohol or prescription drugs.
- Remove debris from work areas.
- Never start or run an engine inside a closed area.
- Keep pets out of work areas.
- Never leave machines running: turn off blades, unplug trimmers, set brakes and remove keys.
- Never mow on wet grass. If using a riding mower, mow up and down slopes, never across.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a park shelter?
Public shelters are available throughout our 52 parks. Reservations must be received two working days prior to the date requested. To check availability or make a reservation call 832-7920.
Can I get more info about a city meeting I missed?
You can now download a podcast of City Commission meetings and meetings of the Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission directly to your computer. Visit: www.lawrenceks.org/agendas.
How can my neighborhood get a block party permit?
Applications are available online at www.lawrenceks.org/admin_services/applications or contact the city clerk’s office at 832-3305.
How do I get rid of unwanted lawn chemicals?
Unwanted pesticides and yard chemicals can be properly disposed of through The City of Lawrence Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste program, call 832-3030 for an appointment.
Where your property tax goes/What’s my City property Tax?
Where Your Property Tax Goes
USD 497 (School District) – 50%
State of Kansas – 1%
Douglas County – 26%
City of Lawrence – 23%
What’s my City Property Tax?
Home Market Value 2008 Monthly City Tax Bill
$100,000 $25.67
$125,000 $32.09
$150,000 $38.51
$175,000 $44.93
$200,000 $51.34
$250,000 $64.18
Lawrence Aquatic Centers – fun for the whole family
When the summer heats up, cool the kids down with a visit to the pool. Lawrence offers three family-oriented aquatic facilities (note: the Carl Knox Natatorium at the campus of Lawrence High School is closed for the summer):
The Outdoor Aquatic Center – 727 Kentucky
South Park Wading Pool – 1131 Massachusetts Street
The Indoor Aquatic Center – 4706 Overland Drive
Year round programs like Learn-to-Swim courses, aquatic fitness classes, special events and lap swimming provide fun for the whole family.
Single day passes, 30-day passes and annual admissions are available. For more info call 832-SWIM (7946) or visit: www.lprg.org/aquatics.shtml.
Now hiring: Lawrence Police
The Lawrence Police Department is now accepting applications for new officers. Deadline for submissions is Friday July 25.
Officer duties include community interaction, preventing crime, responding to public service calls, and being prepared to act as a first responder in emergency medical situations.
There is an element of danger associated with police duty, and officers can be subjected to stressful conditions.
Applications are only accepted online. Applicants must pass a written exam, oral interview board and an extensive background review.
To make application or to review qualifications, visit: www.lawrenceks.org/jobs.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical earns international accreditation
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical was awarded international accreditation during the March meeting of the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
Accreditation follows more than two years of work and an in-depth review of 10 categories including: operation, education, investigation, prevention, hazardous materials, technical rescue and emergency medical services.
The assessment process included review of over 270 performance indicators and required development of an improvement plan for each performance
indicator.
Accreditation fulfills one element of LDCFM’s 2006 strategic plan. LCDFM is only one of three agencies in the state to become accredited, and is the 123rd agency in the world out of 36,000 eligible agencies.
The T – saving money on gas
Saving money on gas takes little effort.
In fact, you can do it sitting down.
Call us to plan your trip.
Lawrence transit system Your City in Motion
www.lawrencetransit.org (785) 312-7054
City information is available online at lawrenceks.org and on cable Channel 25.