NEWS
City of Bowie getting an ISO upgrade going from 3 to 2
By BARBARA GREEN
Following a March inspection of its fire protection resources, the City of Bowie is expected to drop by one class in its rating, bringing a possible 8.5 percent decrease in property insurance costs to its residents.
In this instance, moving down in a rating is a good thing. City officials received a letter from the Insurance Service Office on July 1 reviewing survey results and the preliminary analysis of the fire insurance classification. That information has been sent to the state fire marshal’s office, where the final rating will be approved and an effective date named.
Fire Chief Doug Page said normally the ratings come out quarterly; so he anticipates it would be Oct. 1 when the new public protection class rating is effective.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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