Change Your Clocks, Batteries

Stay safe. Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) detector at least once a year. The Roseville Fire Department suggests changing batteries every year when moving clocks back at the end of Daylight Saving Time on November 1. In addition to replacing batteries annually, smoke alarms and CO detectors should be replaced at least once every 10 years. According to the State Fire Marshall, home fires account for more than 80% of all fire deaths. Read more

Energy Action Team Volunteers

Earlier this summer the City of Roseville was accepted into Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Program (PIE), a program that supports communities by assisting them in developing and implementing energy plans. Participation in the program will help Roseville meet its energy goals and help residents and businesses reduce their energy bill and carbon footprint. The city is seeking a group of volunteers that reflects the diversity of the community to serve on an Energy Action Team. Read more

City Street Sweeping

Although the Roseville Streets crews temporarily swapped snowplows for street sweepers, crews will resume street sweeping as weather allows. Street sweeping generally occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff asks residents to avoid parking on city streets during daytime hours while street sweeping is going on. The city sweeps streets four times a year. Street sweeping helps prevent pollutants from getting into lakes and groundwater. Read more

Community Foundation Funds

The Roseville Community Foundation invites organizations to apply for up to $2,500 in grant money. The Community Foundation is financed by Roseville’s share of profits from businesses that operate charitable gambling in the city. This quarter’s applications are due by November 30. The mission of the foundation is to administer charitable funds to enhance the physical, emotional, cultural and intellectual life of the Roseville area. Read more

Halloween Safety

Usually when talking about Halloween safety, we talk about watching for cars or not eating too much candy. This year, however, we have another worry – COVID-19. Although the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health are not suggesting Halloween be cancelled, they offer suggestions to help families stay healthy and stop the spread of COVID-19. The CDC suggests that instead of the usual party or Trick-or-Treating, try some of these lower risk ways to enjoy Halloween Read more

Need a Mask?

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says along with social distancing and frequent handwashing, wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. But what if you don’t have a mask? The Roseville Fire Department can help. Volunteers have been making and donating homemade masks for anyone in need. Firefighters have been collecting the masks, washing them and distributing them. If you would like a mask, stop in at fire station. Read more