Judge Blackburn issued Bell County Disaster Directive # 8 effective from June 29, 2020 through July 13, 2020 062920 Bell County Directive 8 Commercial entities: Face covering within businesses are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. General Public: Face coverings for persons older than 10 are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Please review the attached Directive for more details Killeen Mayor Jose
Following the CDC, Federal, and State guidelines, we have cancelled our annual BBQ and Auction fund raiser scheduled for April 25, 2020. This is always our annual push for funds to support our continuing First Responder operations. These requirements continue, with or without this event, so we urge you to dig deep, and make your
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Fireworks season is here once again, and The Bell County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to share some safety tips to follow when celebrating with consumer fireworks. Please follow these tips to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday:
• Follow the law. It is illegal to sell, possess, or discharge fireworks within city limits. Fireworks are legal in the unincorporated areas of Bell County
• Always read and follow the directions and warning labels on fireworks packaging
• Never light multiple fireworks at one time
• Do not shoot fireworks in or into areas of dry grass
• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks
• Do not point fireworks at vehicles, homes, buildings, or people
• Never consume alcohol or drugs while shooting fireworks
• Have a water source or fire extinguisher close by
• Soak all unexploded “duds” in a bucket of water for 24 hours before discarding in the trash
• Be considerate of neighbors when it comes to noise and the trash left behind
• Be considerate of pets, they become easily frightened by the explosions
STAR Flight “Turn Around Don’t Drown” Public Service Announcement
Friendly reminder; as the weather escalates tonight please remember turn around dont drown.
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