WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News & Views FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 9-15TH-This year is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week which is held during this week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire which occurred on October 8, 1871. This year's focus is on planning a safe escape for you & your loved ones. Everyone needs to be prepared in advance so they can snap into action when the smoke alarm sounds. Escape Plans Should include: Properly installed, working smoke alarms throughout the home; Two exits from every room in the home (usually a door & a window); Exits should be unblocked & easy to open (security devices should have a quick-release featurel; THE CLERK'S CORNER-Greetings from the Township! Just want to take a minute to thank all of our volunteers & Township staff for pulling off another very successful Township Day! This event has become a great close to the summer season & gets everyone emotionally ready for the six months of winter we have grown to love! There will be more developments being announced over the next few weeks regarding Hockey Day Minnesota to be held at Polar Lakes Park in January, stay tuned.... & finally, as another symbol for transitioning to the Winter Season, please check the Township Ordinance regarding RV off season storage. Happy Fall, & enjoy the colors! NO DOGS ALLOWED FIRE WEEK A POLAR LAKES PLAYGROUND AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL SPRING-The-An outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet; PYGROUND playground is getting a face-lift, all new equipment is being installed, but Make sure your plan meets the needs of all family members especially if you live in a unfortunately it won't be usable until the spring of 2023. multi-generational household; A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. UNLEASED DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TOWNSHIP PARKS- Just a reminder only dogs on leashes are allowed in Township parks & NO dogs are allowed in the Tamarack Nature Center. Please observe the rules so everyone can enjoy the outdoors! alarm sounds or pillow or bed shakers which are triggered by the sound of the smoke alarm & shake people awake to warn them of a fire and -Remove clutter, install handrails & use bright lights to prevent trips & falls. OCTOBER MOBILE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS LOCATION -Aldrich Arena, 1905 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, is the October site for the mobile household hazardous waste truck. The truck will be on site weekends during October, Friday's from 10a.m. -6p.m. & Saturday's from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through October 29th. BLOOD DRIVE- The White Bear Lake Fire Department is holding a blood drive on Friday, October 14th from 9-3 at the White Bear Lake Armory, Main Hall, 2228 4th Street. HUNTING/TRAPPING REMINDER- No person shall trap any animal within the confines of any green (open) space in White Bear Township unless "such person is: -Acting on behalf of the Town as part of an authorized wildlife management program -Duly licensed by the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes or -Such person is acting on behalf of Ramsey County. -Practice your home fire drill regularly, at least twice a year; -install smoke alarms on every level, inside each sleeping room & outside each separate sleeping area. Interconnect the alarms so when one sounds, they all sound; -Smoke alarms may not wake up children and/or older adults, assign someone to help them escape: - Alternative alert devices are also available such as strobe lights which flash when a smoke Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 Find us on Facebook WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA News & Views FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 9-15TH - This year is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week which is held during this week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire which occurred on October 8 , 1871. This year's focus is on planning a safe escape for you & your loved ones . Everyone needs to be prepared in advance so they can snap into action when the smoke alarm sounds . Escape Plans Should include : Properly installed , working smoke alarms throughout the home ; Two exits from every room in the home ( usually a door & a window ) ; Exits should be unblocked & easy to open ( security devices should have a quick - release featurel ; THE CLERK'S CORNER - Greetings from the Township ! Just want to take a minute to thank all of our volunteers & Township staff for pulling off another very successful Township Day ! This event has become a great close to the summer season & gets everyone emotionally ready for the six months of winter we have grown to love ! There will be more developments being announced over the next few weeks regarding Hockey Day Minnesota to be held at Polar Lakes Park in January , stay tuned .... & finally , as another symbol for transitioning to the Winter Season , please check the Township Ordinance regarding RV off season storage . Happy Fall , & enjoy the colors ! NO DOGS ALLOWED FIRE WEEK A POLAR LAKES PLAYGROUND AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL SPRING - The - An outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet ; PYGROUND playground is getting a face - lift , all new equipment is being installed , but Make sure your plan meets the needs of all family members especially if you live in a unfortunately it won't be usable until the spring of 2023 . multi - generational household ; A bi - weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest , upcoming events and other timely topics . UNLEASED DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN TOWNSHIP PARKS- Just a reminder only dogs on leashes are allowed in Township parks & NO dogs are allowed in the Tamarack Nature Center . Please observe the rules so everyone can enjoy the outdoors ! alarm sounds or pillow or bed shakers which are triggered by the sound of the smoke alarm & shake people awake to warn them of a fire and -Remove clutter , install handrails & use bright lights to prevent trips & falls . OCTOBER MOBILE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS LOCATION -Aldrich Arena , 1905 Van Dyke Street , Maplewood , is the October site for the mobile household hazardous waste truck . The truck will be on site weekends during October , Friday's from 10a.m. -6p.m. & Saturday's from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through October 29th . BLOOD DRIVE- The White Bear Lake Fire Department is holding a blood drive on Friday , October 14th from 9-3 at the White Bear Lake Armory , Main Hall , 2228 4th Street . HUNTING / TRAPPING REMINDER- No person shall trap any animal within the confines of any green ( open ) space in White Bear Township unless " such person is : -Acting on behalf of the Town as part of an authorized wildlife management program -Duly licensed by the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statutes or -Such person is acting on behalf of Ramsey County . -Practice your home fire drill regularly , at least twice a year ; -install smoke alarms on every level , inside each sleeping room & outside each separate sleeping area . Interconnect the alarms so when one sounds , they all sound ; -Smoke alarms may not wake up children and / or older adults , assign someone to help them escape : - Alternative alert devices are also available such as strobe lights which flash when a smoke Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road , White Bear Township , Minnesota 55110 Find us on Facebook