Official agency links for news, maps, ways to donate, volunteer opportunities and more are updated at cityofalbany.net/valleyfirereso… Remember: If you’re home, stay home. If you’re safe, stay safe. #oregonfires

For the safety of its drivers, Republic Services has suspended recycling and trash service for Friday, September 11 due to very hazardous air quality. Anyone who is impacted by the service suspension may put out extra bags at no cost on their next service day. ?s: 541-928-2551

Right now, personnel from Albany Fire Department and agencies from across Oregon, the US, and beyond are fighting the wildfires across our state. As we pause to remember all those tragically lost 19 years ago today, please also put these selfless heroes in your thoughts.

Reports that extremists are setting wildfires in Oregon are untrue. Help us stop the spread of misinformation by only sharing information from trusted, official sources.

The time to prepare for an emergency is when you’re not in the middle of one. We encourage Albany residents to learn about the different levels of evacuations. For more information see cityofalbany.net/valleyfirereso…

As you may know, our franchisee Republic Services did not run routes in Albany today due to poor air quality. Currently their plan is to bump all customers out by one day, working through Saturday this week. If this changes we will post an update. Call 541-928-2551 for more info.

Have a family business? Consider attending this virtual event series, offered for FREE through December. More info: ow.ly/MrSc50Bhztw

Street sweeping should resume tomorrow if air quality conditions are suitable. Concerns for our employee's health and the additional dust emitted by the sweeper during normal operations has meant that service has been suspended since last week's poor air quality. #albanyoregon

Linn-Benton Loop and Albany Transit System will restore most previously run routes and hours of service, temporarily reduced since March due to COVID-19, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Full news release: cityofalbany.net/nr/1728-loop-a… Oregon State University @lbcc City of Corvallis

September is National Preparedness Month. The recent wildfires in our state underscored how important it is to #BeReady. Building a kit can be a great first step. Ready.gov has great information and even games for kids to learn how to help! ready.gov/kids/games/bui…

...Flaggers will be in place and your patience is appreciated. Delays of up to 20 minutes should be expected during the installation period. The signals are now scheduled to go active in November because of delays in obtaining materials, due to COVID-19 and recent wildfires. 2/2

In order to minimize traffic impacts at this busy intersection, installation of the new traffic signal poles at NW Gibson Hill and Crocker Lane will occur overnight starting at 10 p.m. on October 1, and finishing no later than 5 a.m. on October 2. 1/2

Know how to protect yourself from earthquakes, whether you live, work, or travel to an area where earthquakes are common. Practice earthquake safety with your community - join in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills today: ShakeOut.org/register

If you haven't filled out your census yet, today is now the last day to respond. The census is a tabulation of U.S. residents used to determine political representation and allocation of federal funds over the next decade. #census

Today and tomorrow from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. our partner Republic Services is holding a combined Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Event. Due to COVID-19, customers will be required to remain in their vehicles during this event.

Leaf collection by Republic Services begins NEXT MONDAY, 10/26. Leaves are collected during three two-week periods: 10/26-11/6, 11/9-19, and 11/30-12/11. Here are some helpful tips:

New grant with expanded eligibility now available! You may be eligible even if you were not previously. Awards are first come, first served so apply today! communitylendingworks.org/emergency-stat…

City seeks input on proposal for Community Development Block Grant CARES Act award cityofalbany.net/nr/1735-city-s…

The first two-week leaf collection cycle by Republic Services begins TOMORROW. Leaves are collected during three two-week periods: 10/26-11/6, 11/9-19, and 11/30-12/11. Here are some helpful tips: