Flag Observance Program
Waves in City Hall Courtyard Beginning this year, the City of Westerville will display national observance flags at Westerville City Hall as part of a pilot program to expand recognitions observed by the community and its local government. Central to the program is the installation of an official flag that represents an occasion of national observance. Flags will be installed in the City Hall Courtyard most months of the year to celebrate these important observances or dates of recognition. In addition, the City will recognize other celebrations and observances through programming and other public education opportunities. Read more at www.westerville.org/DEI. Look for these flags in the Courtyard and learn more about these important observances throughout 2022.
FEBRUARY:
Black History Month
MARCH:
Developmental Disabilities Awareness
APRIL:
Celebrate Diversity Month
MAY:
Older Americans Month
JUNE:
Pride Month (LGBTQIAA+)
JULY:
Independence Day (American Flag)
SEPTEMBER:
Hispanic Heritage Month
OCTOBER:
Breast Cancer Awareness
NOVEMBER:
National Native American, American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Keeps Lines in Good Health Nearly 2,500 City hydrants will be flushed this spring as part of Westerville Public Service’s annual maintenance. The annual hydrant flushing program begins at 11 p.m. on April 17 and continues around the clock through April 29. The program is not expected to impact services or events surrounding the Easter holiday. Flushing helps clear water lines of particulates that build up over time. It gives the City’s skilled crews the opportunity to carefully check each hydrant and valve for operational issues which need to be addressed in order to keep the hydrants in good working order for fighting fires. Residents may notice a brown tint to their water after the hydrants in their neighborhood have been flushed. If this occurs, let the water run through the tap for a few minutes. Residents may also want to run their washer through a rinse cycle once before doing laundry. Please contact the Westerville Department of Public Service at (614) 9016740 with any questions, concerns, or help in determining when hydrants will be flushed. The Department is open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Find updates at www.westerville.org.
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