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National Fire Prevention Week was October 7-13 with the theme “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.” The Salisbury Fire Department felt that the theme was great but they wanted a message targeted specifically to Salisbury residents. Salisbury Fire Department and Life Safety Educator Kimberly Boling contacted Battalion Chief Forrest to survey all SFD members on a key message.

SPD Officer Rebecca Sexton shares tips on how to stay safe during Black Friday.

This Thanksgiving, as you whip up your holiday meal, chances are you will end up with leftover cooking oils and fat. It is important to learn the proper way to dispose of those oils. Pouring them down the drain can be hazardous to the environment and possibly, your pocket. F.O.G. sticks to the inside of sewer pipes when cooled, causing constricted flow and blocked pipes. It’s essential to ensure your home plumbing and sewer lines don’t get clogged.

It’s not too late to sign up to receive Nixle alerts from the City of Salisbury! The alerts are a community-wide notification system to inform residents about emergency situations and community advisories right at their fingertips. 

With autumn in full swing, the leaves are falling across the city. This is a friendly reminder from the City of Salisbury's public services department regarding leaf collection services, and that leaf burning is prohibited in city limits. Read more for details.

The public is cordially invited to attend the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the City of Salisbury's first dog park! This free event will be Saturday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salisbury Civic Center (315 S. MLK Jr. Ave.).