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01/24/2025

01/23/2025

City of Rolla is much appreciated by the residents without power in Fredericktown!

We were happy to assist the City of Fredericktown, MO by sending them one of our extra transformers this afternoon after theirs experienced a catastrophic failure.

01/23/2025

Good news for Park Hills!

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

Here is another opportunity for families in need of coats, gloves, hats, as well as a free lunch. Thank you to Community of Unity for sponsoring this for our families.

01/22/2025

Story time, Thursday, January 23rd from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Join us this week for a story, craft, snack, and lots of fun. Story time is geared for children ages birth to 10 years of age. No registration is required. Call the library at 573-431-3700 (option 4) if you have any questions🙂

01/22/2025

📢 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The City of Park Hills Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Park Hills Council Chambers.

Tentative Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Discussion Items:
- Infrastructure Discussion
- Adjournment

We encourage our citizens to attend and participate in their local government. This meeting is open to the public.

For more information, please contact City Hall at 573-431-3577.

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01/21/2025

It’s Homecoming Week! 🏀 Students, be sure to check out the events happening on campus this week!

01/20/2025

Wind chills are expected to into the -10 to -20 degree range late tonight and early Tuesday morning. Actual air temperatures will range from -5 to +5 degrees. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for much of the area. Make sure to wear multiple layers of warm clothing if you must be outside.

01/19/2025

SUNDAY: Boil water advisory is back in effect. City of Park Hills has encountered another major water main break today.

🚨 EMERGENCY BOIL WATER ADVISORY NOTICE 🚨
January 19, 2025

The City of Park Hills Utilities Department is responding to another significant water main break.

Affected Areas
The following areas are under a BOIL WATER ADVISORY:
Main Street to Jefferson from 4th Street to 8th Street and all areas within this boundary.

What to Expect
Low to no water pressure until the break is fixed.
Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until at least Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Important Safety Information
- During a boil water advisory, all water used for:
- Drinking (including water for pets)
- Making ice
- Brushing teeth
- Washing dishes
- Food preparation

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

Pet Safety: Just like humans, pets should only consume boiled or bottled water during this advisory. This includes water in pet bowls and any water used to prepare pet food. Remember, your pets' safety is just as important as your own during this time.

Special Note
Our dedicated Utilities crews have been working tirelessly in dangerous, frigid conditions since Wednesday night, responding to multiple water main breaks across the city. These team members have been working extended hours with minimal rest to ensure our community's water infrastructure remains operational. Please keep these dedicated public servants in your thoughts as they continue their vital work in these challenging conditions.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this emergency repair. Updates will be provided as they become available.

For emergency water-related issues, please 573-431-3131.

01/18/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PARK HILLS
January 18, 2025, 11:30 AM

We are pleased to announce that all water quality tests have returned with clear results, and effective immediately, we have officially lifted the boil water advisory for our community.

Residents can now resume normal water usage for all purposes including:

- Drinking
- Cooking
- Personal hygiene
- Dishwashing
- Pets

We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation during this precautionary measure. Our commitment to ensuring safe, clean water for our residents remains our top priority.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall during regular business hours.

Thank you for your understanding as we worked to protect the health and safety of our community.

01/17/2025

💥 Our first Time For You Tuesday is coming up in just a few days💥 We will be starting out slow this month, because isn't that what it's all about, slowing down and doing things for YOU. Tuesday, January 21st from 10am-6:30 p.m. on our main level we will be offering wordsearch, sudoku, crosswords, adult coloring, puzzles and plenty of fresh, hot coffee☕ Stop in ...visit ..and relax. 💥 Our special activity this month will take place from 5pm-6:30 pm on our main level with special Take Time For You Swag Bags for men and women💥 These bags will be first come first serve, limit one per person , and available while supplies last. We hope to see you monthly the third Tuesday of each month as you take time for YOU😊

01/17/2025

🚰 ⚠️ IMPORTANT WATER UPDATE - January 17, 2025, 9:15 a.m.

Good news! Water service has been restored to all areas of our community.

**BOIL WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT**
The Boil Water Advisory is still ACTIVE and must be followed for your safety. Please continue to boil all water used for:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Making Ice
- Brushing Teeth
- Washing Dishes
- Pets

While you can now resume normal water usage levels (conservation request lifted), ALL WATER MUST STILL BE BOILED before consumption or food preparation.

Water testing results will be available Saturday, and we will update you immediately upon receiving them.

👉 See our previous Facebook post for additional information about the Boil Water Advisory requirements and the testing process.

Questions? Contact City Hall at 573-431-3577.

Stay safe and thank you for your continued cooperation!

01/16/2025

Community of Unity is a local organization that seeks to meet the
needs of our community. There is a great need for warm winter clothing and outerwear and they would like to do what they can to help those in need stay warm. There will be winter coats, hats, gloves, socks, blankets and more (while supplies last). These events will also offer a warm meal to those in need.
● Saturday, January 18th 11:00am-1:00pm (While supplies last)
Memorial United Methodist Church
425 North St. Farmington, Mo 63640

01/16/2025

The city's water department is working tirelessly to restore water service to the community after a significant disruption. As crews labor to bring the system back online, residents are beginning to see improvements, with water supply gradually increasing across different areas. However, many may still experience low pressure as the system stabilizes.

Two water towers, which had been completely depleted, are now slowly refilling as technicians work to increase pressure in the supply lines. This process is crucial for restoring full service to all areas. Residents in Rivermines, Esther, and Elvins should now have water flowing to their homes, marking significant progress in the restoration efforts.

Despite these positive developments, challenges remain. The central part of the city is still likely without water, as the tanks continue to fill and pressure builds in the system. We ask that those of you with water please continue efforts to conserve water, only using it for essential purposes.

Throughout this process, the water department is committed to transparency and communication. They continue to monitor the situation closely and promise to provide updates as new information becomes available. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and patient as the city works towards full restoration of this essential service.

01/16/2025

URGENT WATER CONSERVATION NOTICE - CITY OF PARK HILLS

Residents are hereby notified to immediately cease water usage until further notice. Our city water towers are currently in the process of refilling, and continued water consumption will significantly impair and delay this essential process.

What This Means
- All non-essential water use should be suspended
- Please refrain from running faucets, showers, washing machines, and dishwashers
- Conserving water now will help restore normal service more quickly

Next Steps
The City will issue a follow-up notification once the water system is fully operational and safe to resume normal usage. We appreciate your immediate cooperation in this matter.

For emergencies only, please contact City Hall at 573-431-3577.