NOTICE: Due to high winds and for the safety of our staff and customers, the landfill will be closed for the remainder of the day today: Friday, March 21, 2025.
We are in a RED FLAG WARNING today! Starting at 12:00 p.m. and lasting until 7:00 p.m. this evening. Please DO NOT BURN TODAY!
Join our team as a Part-Time Office Assistant for the Parks & Recreation Department! In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for visitors, handle program registrations, book park facilities, and provide excellent customer service in person and over the phone. You'll also assist with administrative tasks such as processing payments, maintaining records, creating flyers, and supporting department events. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working with the community, apply today at washmo.gov/jobs
NOTICE: Due to high winds and for the safety of our staff, the landfill will be closed for the remainder of the day.
It is almost Spring! Think about adding a rain garden to your landscaping plans this year. A rain garden is a beautiful addition to your yard, it supports biodiversity, can have lower maintenance, and will improve water quality for everyone. https://tinyurl.com/raingardentoolbox #SWPPP #embracenative #washmo #waterwisewednesday
Day Shift 03/18/2025
Officers enjoyed Coffee with a Cop at McDonald's. Thank you to everyone that attended.
Parking violation in the area of 2nd Street and Rand Street. Vehicle was moved.
Alarm on Windy Hills Drive. Accidental.
Fraud reported in the 900 block of West 14th Street.
Subject was stopped in the area of Highway 100 and Highway A. Subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
Non-injury traffic crash in the 6000 block of Bluff Road.
Assisted a motorist who had run out of gas on Highway 100 at Recreation Drive.
We are in a Red Flag Warning area this afternoon from 12:00PM until 8:00PM this evening. Please refrain from any burning today.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Keeping rainwater away from your foundation is important to protect your house from damage. However, diverting rainwater directly to a water source will have a negative impact on water quality. Using a downspout diverter or extension can send the excess water to a rain barrel, a rain garden, or an open area in your yard. Increasing the percolation of water can help filter pollutants from rooftops and other hard surfaces and will give our creeks and rivers a cleaner source of water.
#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #preferpercolation
Severe Weather Safety! Where to go if you do not have a storm shelter.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Ameren crews are preparing for severe weather later today. Thunderstorms are expected to generate wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, along with the possibility of tornadoes and hail. Consider any fallen wires as live and maintain a safe distance, reporting them to us at 800.552.7583.
http://www.ameren.com/company/safety/extreme-weather-safety
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday March 17th on Jefferson Street between 5th Street and 6th Street. Jefferson Street will be closed in this block during the day from 7am to 4 pm for the next three weeks. There will be road closed and detour signs directing traffic to Market Street. Please utilize alternate routes if possible.
This is the beginning of the Jefferson Street Improvement Project which includes reconstruction of curb, sidewalks, and pavement from 5th Street to Highway 100. Pavement work will happen after the concrete work. Further update to follow with dates and times. Weather delays may affect this schedule. Thank you for your cooperation while we complete this project.
With the increased risk of severe weather this evening, always have multiple ways to receive weather notifications. Time is now to start planning your action.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
BE WEATHER AWARE THIS EVENING! There is a high probability of severe storms in our area tonight roughly around 7:00-9:00PM. We recommend that you have multiple ways of receiving severe weather notifications. - Emergency Management
Be weather aware on Friday. Increased risk of severe strong storms moving through our area Friday afternoon and into the evening. Be sure to have multiple ways of receiving weather alerts to be prepared to take action.
City of Washington Emergency Management
The City of Washington is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. Summer camp counselors, pool concessions, park maintenance and more! Visit washmo.gov/jobs for a listing of all seasonal opportunities!
It is not too early to mark the Washington Earth Day Event on your calendar! This year, we are collaborating with Downtown Washington, Inc.'s Sunset on the Riverfront to bring you a double-your-fun experience. The event will be held on Thursday, April 24, and runs from 5-8 p.m. You will find us at the east side of the Pavilion at the Rennick Riverfront Park.
The City of Washington is offering programs to residents to help increase our local tree canopy. Check out washmo.gov/trees to see if you qualify for a free tree!
Starting at 9:45 a.m. today, March 11, 2025, one lane on 5th Street between Hancock and Hwy 47 will be closed for tree work. Eastbound traffic will be directed down Hancock to 8th Street.
Have you wondered why these tarps are on the Lakeview Park's Football Fields? No, we are not trying to kill the grass, we are trying to GROW grass! These are GROW tarps, and they help to keep the grass that was planted in the fall warmer and shielded over the winter, thus giving it a head start in the spring. Now that it is getting warm, the tarps will be removed this week. Look for (young) bright green grass where the tarps were located!
The coins were found! Thanks to all the kids and parents who attended our Leprechaun Hunt on Saturday, March 8. We hope you all had a great time. Happy St. Pat's Day!!
