GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Green Bay Water Utility are re-launching the Hydro’s Helpers program. In Hydro’s Helpers, kids are encouraged to pick a fire hydrant near their home and pledge to keep it free of snow during the winter months. They will also be responsible for reporting any damages to the hydrant to their local Water Department.
“We have thousand of hydrants in our area, and they can easily be buried [with snow].” said Shauna Walesh, Public Information Officer and Life Safety Educator for the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. “This is a great program to get our youngest community members involved in helping the community.”
Walesh noted the importance of keeping hydrants clear of snow; in that participants of the program will help save the fire department precious minutes during a fire.
To participate in Hydro’s Helpers, you must reside in the City of Green Bay, Village of Allouez, or the Village of Bellevue. Click here for more information and to sign up.
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