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Columbia Water&Light retweeted
๐ฅ Extreme heat is dangerous! Make sure to take precautions this summer! Know the signs of heatstroke and call 911 in an emergency.
Heat-related illnesses like heatstroke can happen fast and be life-threatening. Stay safe by:
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Staying in A/C during peak heat
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Drinking plenty of water
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Wearing light, loose clothing
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Avoiding intense outdoor activity
During heat advisories, please check in on your loved ones and neighbors who may be at risk, especially those in vulnerable groups.
๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ? ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐
๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐. We encourage residents to familiarize themselves with nearby cooling stations and share this resource with others who may benefit.
๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฝ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ:
experience.arcgis.com/experiโฆ
Stay safe, stay cool, and look out for one another.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
๐ง Reclamite trucks are working downtown today, June 4, on portions of Seventh, Eighth and Ninth streets. Work shifts to Tenth Street and other areas tomorrow.
If you see a temporary "No Parking" sign, please follow the posted dates and times to help crews complete the work.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
The webpage for the Cityโs new Median Safety Ordinance, going into effect July 1, is up and running. All information regarding the ordinance and the areas affected is available on our website.
Please visit como.gov/police/median-safetโฆ for more information
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
East Walnut Street is closed between North Sixth and Seventh streets so a crane can place a rooftop air conditioning unit on the Columbia Police Department building.
The south sidewalk on that block is also closed.
The road is expected to be reopened by 3 p.m. today.
ALT Barricades block the road and south sidewalk of East Walnut Street in front of the CPD building between North Sixth and Seventh streets.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Cleanup Columbia is April 11 - Join our volunteer family and participate alongside fellow residents in Cleanup Columbia 2026 on Saturday, April 11. Register via our form ow.ly/4KWj50YEZfP or email [email protected] to learn more!
facebook.com/reel/1234396188โฆ
ALT Group of volunteers in safety vests standing in front of a truck loaded with green trash bags outside a building.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Go COMO just made bus tracking easier. ๐
The new ETA Transit app is now available with real-time tracking, improved maps, and service alerts all in one place.
Take a look and download today: ow.ly/sNPi50YBqfN
ALT Blue and yellow graphic promoting ETA Transit app for real-time bus tracking in Columbia, Missouri.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
We hit the field with one of our maintenance crews and saw firsthand the trouble with trash. Every hour spent picking up trash is an hour we could be spending on real road improvements. Take pride in Missouri roadsidesโdonโt litter. ๐ฎ #NoMOreTrash
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
The CoMo to Zero survey at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/como-to-zerโฆ closes Feb. 13. Tell us how you get around Columbia and where travel feels unsafe.
Then join us:
๐ARC, 1701 W. Ash
๐ Wednesday, Feb. 25
๐ 4โ6 p.m.
Help shape Columbiaโs plan to reduce traffic deaths & serious injuries.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
The City of Columbia is considering updates to the first floor UCS/Treasury area of City Hall. Join us from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Daniel Boone Lobby to share your feedback.
Can't make the meeting? Review concept art video at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/UCS-Treasurโฆ.
ALT The lobby as of Nov. 14, 2025.
ALT Concept art of some potential improvements.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Be advised, CPD has been made aware of a call scam going around. The caller is claiming to be from CPD and is asking for donations to help kids for the holidays.
THIS IS NOT CPD. PLEASE IGNORE THESE CALLS.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Please come to City Hall Oct. 28 at noon to see a presentation from the Public Works operations manager on our approach to snow and ice management. Refreshments will be provided.
How does Columbia handle snow when winter hits? โ๏ธ
Find out at our next Community Classroom session on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from noonโ1 p.m. at City Hall.
Register here ๐ ow.ly/UBtF50XfeQ0
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
There will be a small detour to the Gold and Orange Routes Saturday, Oct. 25 for a Halloween trunk-or-treat event on North Fifth Street. The stop at North Fifth Street and Park Avenue will be closed for both the Gold and Orange routes.
ALT Outbound Detour (Gold & Orange Routes): Both outbound buses will: Turn Right onto N 8th St from Park Ave. Turn Left onto Rogers St from N 8th St. Resume the regular route from Rogers St. Inbound Detour (Gold Route ONLY): The Gold route inbound will: Turn Right onto N 8th St from Rogers St. Turn Left onto Park Ave from N 8th St. Resume the regular route back to the station. The Orange route inbound is unaffected by this detour.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Oct. 27-Nov. 7, mill and overlay resurfacing will take place on a portion of Rock Quarry Road. Capital Paving crews will work daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.
For more information, review the press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressreleases/vโฆ
ALT Map of area to be resurfaced, Oct. 27-Nov. 7, 2025.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
The City of Columbia is hiring!
City employment comes with an excellent compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, education and retirement benefits and more!
View up-to-date salaries and job descriptions at ow.ly/fuR850Uzmmy
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
๐ We're Hiring!
The City of Columbia is seeking a forward-thinking, results-driven Assistant Director of Electric Utility.โก
๐ผ Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/EKRE50Wh331
#NowHiring #ColumbiaMO #ElectricUtilities #LeadershipOpportunity #WeAreCoMo
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Providence Road buckle repair update: crews are finishing the northbound lane today. Southbound lane work starts Tuesday. Traffic alternates via flaggers, expect delays June 23-24. Use Rangeline Street or North Garth Avenue to avoid the area.
ALT Flagger uses stop sign to alternate traffic through the one open lane, June 23, 2025.
ALT Workers doing base layer work before pouring concrete on Providence Road north of Big Bear Boulevard, June 23, 2025.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Join us tonight, 5โ6:30 p.m. at City Hall (701 E. Broadway), Room 1A/B, for a Complete Streets open house. Talk with Public Works staff and share your thoughts on safer, more accessible streets.
ALT Some features of a Complete Street.
ALT Speak with Public Works staff tonight and let them know what you'd like to see our policy reflect. Pictured is Assistant Director Lee White of Columbia Public Works from the informal open house at the ARC, Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Columbia Water&Light retweeted
Due to weather-related delays, contractors were unable to begin pavement maintenance work until Thursday, June 5.
Work will now take place June 9-14, weather permitting. The orange 'no parking' signs have been updated.
See the full press release at CoMo.gov/CMS/pressreleases/vโฆ
