THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 Page 7 Revere Prepares for Cold Winter Weather A guide to staying safe and warm this winter R EVERE, MA — As the City of Revere prepares for cold winter weather, the Offi ce of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Public works have compiled a guide to staying safe and warm this winter. Mayor Patrick Keefe commented, “As we enter a season of winter weather, please make sure to stay safe, and stay up-to-date. We will keep open lines of communication with residents regarding emergency information, City services, and resources.” Adrienne Maguire, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Manager, added: “Being as prepared as possible for the cold weather is extremely important to ensuring the safety of you and your family. Bundle up, or stay home; stay safe and have a plan.” Emergency Alerts and Notifications In case of inclement weather, announcements will be made by as many means available, including the City of Revere’s website, Facebook page, Twitter page, CodeRed alert service, local radio stations, local newspapers, and Revere’s Community Access Television Channels. Dial 311 (or 781-286-8311) for non-emergency snow related requests during business hours, such as an unplowed street or a downed tree branch. To submit 311 requests after business hours, please use our Revere311 app, available for download in the App Store and Google Play Store. For any emergency dial 911. For a downed power line or electrical outage, call National Grid at 800-867-5222 or visit their Outage Map. SAFETY TIPS | FROM Page 6 all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. Operate in visible conditions. Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light. Aim with care. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Keep children or pets inside Cold Weather Safety • Dress in 3 layers: Base layer of wool or polyester, middle layer of insulation like fl eece or puff y jackets, outer layer of “water proof” clothing. • Wear a hat that covers your ears. • Try not to use a space heater, but if you do, please make sure to: • Keep it 3 feet away from anything • Don’t leave it unattended • Keep out of reach from fi re or pets • Plug it directly into the outlet not a surge protector • Make sure to have a working smoke or carbon monoxide detector Tips for Preventing Pipe Freezes • Insulate pipes and faucets that are in unheated areas. Insulation materials can be purchased at hardware stores or plumbing suppliers. • Patch any cracks in doors or walls near pipes. • Seal any leaks around exterior walls. • Do not shut off your heat • Disconnect outside hoses and locate interior water shutoff to the faucet if you have one • On extremely cold nights, opening a sink faucet to a trickle will help reduce risk of pipes freezing. Heat Assistance Program Need help paying your heating bill? Apply for Capic’s Fuel Assistance Program. Call 617-884and away from your snow thrower when it is operating. Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Use caution when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Know where the cord is. If using an electric powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. 6130 to learn about eligibility or apply online at: www.capic. org. New Applicants should apply at: https://toapply.org/ CAPIC. Warming Center The City of Revere and Housing Families, Inc., for the third year in a row, are hosting the Chris Alba Emergency Warming Center. This year at our new location — American Legion Post #61, 249 Broadway - Front Entrance. It opened January 2, 2025 and will run until March 31, 2025. People looking to utilize the center can enter from 7:00pm — 10:00pm and can remain until 7:00am. This year we are off ering a new service of one hot meal per weeknight. Any questions can be directed to the Public Health Offi ce at 781-485-8486. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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