Public Advisory Regarding Properties with Lead Services Lines
To stay up-to-date on the recent public advisory from Monday, October 17, 2022, please visit the following website: https://www.eastpointemi.gov/community/eastpointeleadsafe.php
NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid in First-Ever Planetary Defense Test
"After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space."
988 for Mental Health Emergencies
Call 988 for mental health emergencies, instead of 911.
This new three-digit phone number works across the United States thanks to Congress's action in 2020, and is the new phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Calling 988 will get you help quicker than calling 911, and prevent police officers from being called to situations they are not trained to handle. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline employs trained professionals to assist you in your time of need.
To learn more, visit https://988lifeline.org/
New Water Meter Readers have App to Monitor for Leaks
Get your water meter reader updated if you have not already!
Once you do, you can download the EyeOnWater app, and monitor your usage. It will detect leaks, and keep track of how much water you use each day. It also suggests ways to save water.
Included below are a few screenshots. All you need is your account number from your water bill to get started!