Richfield Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Today will bring about what will likely be our last shot at 90 through the middle of August. Everyone can still expect some rain this weekend, though we've seen the highest predicted rainfall amounts shift to central MN.

Hey, everyone! 📣 Follow me this week as I share resources for students and educators as we all get ready to head ! Keep an eye out for my first Back to School post on Saturday!

ROUND-UP FOR TREES IN THE PARKS!
In the last few years, Emerald Ash Borer has taken a significant toll on area Ash trees, many of which resided in Richfield's parks.

From mid-July through September, round up your purchase at any of the four Richfield Liquor Stores to help raise money for replacement trees in Richfield parks. Staff intends to replace as many of the lost trees as possible with a variety of species, including Red Oak, White Oak, Hackberry, Pine, Spruce, Linden, Honey Locust, and many more!

Just say "round it up" with your next liquor purchase to beautify the parks with more trees! Thanks for contributing!

Summer is heating up! Keep your kids safe from extreme temps with these life-saving tips:

- Make sure they are drinking plenty of water
- Avoid high energy activities with them during the midday heat
- NEVER leave them inside a parked car

www.ready.gov/summer-ready

Suspicious activity is any observed behavior or situation that could indicate a terrorism-related crime.
Report suspicious behavior and situations, rather than one’s appearance, to local authorities.

Check on your pets frequently to ensure they are safe during extreme heat. Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. 😢

Here are some pet safety tips to know this . ⤵️

Our quiet and hot pattern continues through Friday, with one of our best setups for rain so far this season arriving this weekend.

A few strong to severe storms are also possible, mainly Saturday afternoon and evening.

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as 1 or 2 minutes to escape safely. Practice your home fire escape plan with everyone from your family twice a year. Get started today: http://nfpa.social/9GzP50OSmVc

If you suspect suspicious activity, provide a tip to local authorities. We all have a role to play in protecting our communities.

Smoky skies and poor air quality will continue through Thursday with the worst conditions expected tonight. Thunderstorm chances return over the weekend, although they will be hit-or-miss in terms of coverage. Temperatures will be slightly cooler Thursday & Friday with warmer temperatures expected next week.

It's time for a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Just because it feels nice outside, doesn't mean it feels nice trapped in a car. Cracking a window isn't beneficial!

If you love them, leave them at home.

Here's a graphic that helps explain why the sky and sun change color on smoky days. This is an example of what is called "Mie Scattering."

Today is the first Wednesday of June and the monthly siren test day at 1:00 p.m. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts, if you are indoors too. WEA Live Tests at 12:00 p.m. for St. Anthony today, Chanhassen on June 14, Hanover on June 21, and Rockford on June 28.

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Guam residents: As power outages continue, know how to stay safe in the heat.

If possible, relocate to a shelter or location with air conditioning.

Staying home? Cover windows with drapes or shades. Wear loose, lightweight clothing and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

UPDATE: REUNITED!! this pet is home safe & sound after 2 days, 1 hours :)

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on May 28, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN 55423 near Penn avenue south and highway 62

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Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/9114881

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and organics collection service will be delayed for all residents by one day this week due to Memorial Day. Those with Friday service will be serviced on Saturday. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Remove a tick in 3 steps This 1-minute video shows you how to safely and quickly remove a tick.https://www.health.state.mn.us/ticks

An air quality alert has been issued for the Twin Cities for Thursday, May 18 through 6 a.m. tomorrow, May 19. Today's air quality is unhealthy for everyone. It is best to reduce or avoid extended periods of time outdoors.

We still have 12 openings for the Richfield Police & Fire Safety Day so we’re opening registration to BOTH current 3rd and 4th graders. If the student lives or attends school in Richfield, they are eligible to attend. For details & to register, go to www.RichfieldMN.gov/SafetyDay.