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Become A Volunteer Firefighter! Training Class Begins in January

The Homer Volunteer Fire Department is offering a Firefighter Training course January 14th through March 30th, 2019.   

Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have!  If you like a challenge, are over the age of 18 (or will be by the end of the year), and are physically up to the task, becoming a volunteer Firefighter I is for you.  Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes -- you just have to be willing to put forth the effort.   

Homer's Lead Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Operator Wins Award

Congratulations to Richard Klopp, the City of Homer's lead water distribution and wastewater collection operator for winning the 2018 Wastewater Operator of the Year award from the Alaska Rural Water Association. 

Three Easy Preparedness Tips for World Tsunami Awareness Day - Nov 5

Homer is an awesome place to live, but it is a little wild. We often experience earthquakes and that puts us at risk for landslides and tsunamis.

Tsunamis are rare events, but they can be extremely deadly.  In the past 100 years, 58 of them have claimed more than 260,000 lives, or an average of 4,600 per disaster, surpassing any other natural hazard.

Now that Absentee Voting has Started at City Hall, What are the Rules About Campaign Signs?

Absentee in Person Voting for the State of Alaska General Election is Open at City Hall! 

Please remember that campaigning is prohibited within 200 feet of an entrance to a Polling Place. That includes entrances to City Hall during Absentee Voting.  (Alaska Statutes 15.15.170)

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Absentee in Person Voting for the State of Alaska General Election is Open at City Hall! 

Please remember that campaigning is prohibited within 200 feet of an entrance to a Polling Place. That includes entrances to City Hall during Absentee Voting.  (Alaska Statutes 15.15.170)

Be A Part of the Solution! Safely Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 27th encourages people to get out and get rid of unused or unwanted prescription medication.

This disposal program is a simple, sensible way to dispose of any un-needed prescription medication -- with no questions asked.  By participating, you are doing your part to reduce the amount of drugs entering the environment or becoming a source of drug abuse in the community. 

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