fire hydrant

The Floyd Volunteer Fire Department will conduct annual hydrant flushing beginning Saturday, September 12 at 8:00 AM.

The Utica Fire Department will begin inspecting fire hydrants throughout the city on August 31. The work could temporarily cause discolored water, but officials say there is no boil water advisory and the water supply is not contaminated.

When we get snow in Upstate New York we usually can handle it and know what we need to do to clear it out and be safe. There are a couple of things that may not be on your list but could save your life and the lives of your neighbors.

A little bit of help from you and your lawn mower could make a huge difference in the long run to your community.