Heavy Rains Predicted

                            Heavy Rains Predicted

               Sweep and bag trash and leaves. Keep storm drains open.

 

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today reminds citizens to stay alert to the possible heavy rain predicted to reach the region this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 6:00 p.m. today until 8:00 a.m. Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with localized spots potentially getting up to a foot of rain.

Trash and loose debris should be secured at all times. Loose material can end up entering and clogging storm drains, leading to flooding. Leaves have also begun to fall and can become a source of storm inlet blockage. Please make every attempt to rake, mulch and bag your leaves before the storm. Sweeping leaves and trash from sidewalks, alleys and gutters will keep this material out of the drains.

Examine the storm drain inlet near your home or business now. Sweep and bag leaves and trash you may find at these storm drain inlets along your curb or in your alley.  If the drain appears to be blocked by debris, please call 311 now so that DPW crews can address it. Please do not park on top of the drain inlet.
Be aware of possible rising water along streams and in low-lying areas. Blocked storm drains may increase the potential for flooding at these locations.

Please follow the storm's progress in the local media. Be especially mindful that power outages caused by storms can lead to water pumping interruptions, so always have bottled water on hand.
For more information on how to prepare for bad weather, visit the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management's website at http://emergency.baltimorecity.gov/.

Dumpster Day

WILSON PARK/ NORTHERN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

NOTICE

COMMUNITY PITCH- IN /BULK TRASH PICK- UP DUMPSTER

Saturday – October 1, 2016

8:30 AM- Until it’s Full

At the Corner of Wrenwood & E. 43^rd Street

UNTIL IT IS FULL

(Once it’s full that’s it; it will not return)

NO Household Appliances, Building Materials, Tires, Tire Rims, etc. are to be put in the dumpster. For the removal of those items call 311.

Gather Important Community Information

How to Address Community Nuisances

How to Address Community Nuisances

Steps for Call 311:

• collect all pertinent information, such as the address, detailed description of the issue, people involved, license plate #, etc.  before you report.
• Dial 311 or use the website at www.baltimorecity.gov
• Report issue and provide detailed information to ensure proper City service. Please write down the Service Request numbers and details of the service.

We have included the purpose and history of 311 below:
Baltimore City 311

311 is the Baltimore City Central Call Center. Baltimore City was the first municipality to use 311, in 1996.  Most recently, the 311 call center can now be used as an I-phone and Android app, to report issues to the city in real time.  The 311 call center is to be used for non-emergency police issues and issues related to city services. 311 is a computer program that can track calls and send work orders to various City departments.

The 311 call center serves (4) four purposes:

• - request services of the city (i.e. bulk trash or community dumpster)
• - report neighborhood nuisances (i.e. high grass, pot holes etc.)
• - legal record for the city for when the city goes to court on nuisance properties (it is important to call and build a record)
• - it tells the mayor how much to budget for each city department

National Night Out 2016

At the beginning of August Wilson Park Northern celebrated National Night Out with a cook-out  at Willow Ave Park. About 80 people attended including our first responders, faith partners, educators, neighbors and children.

Our first responders shared safety and crime prevention tips with neighbors and provided candy and snacks for our youth. The Fire Department, Truck 30, was especially engaging and a favorite among the youth– the Hook & Ladder was a big hit.

Aside from the music entertainment that comes with a cook-out; the ESTEEM Club (Guilford Elem/ Middle) provided STEM activities and face painting for the youth. Plenty of food, music and neighbors enjoying each other’s company– it was a great time had by all.

STEM Entrepreneur Summer Activities 2016

Summer 2016 has been packed with activities for Wilson Park Northern. In the month  of July committed Wilson Park Northern residents and supporters volunteered their days to managing STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Math) activities for community youth. About 60 children registered.

Participants received free breakfast, lunch, music lessons and completed fun science projects. The idea for the STEM summer activities was born out of the necessity to accommodate children who had no other constructive summer plans and to expose the children to the sciences as the 21st Century work force is infused with science and technology.

The STEM summer activities also was able to provide work experience to teenage youth workers.
We would like to especially thank the participants, Wilson Park Christian Community Church, Mrs. P. Gray, Mr. Eddie, Ms. Carroll, Mr. R. Tyler and Mr. & Mrs. Gibson