NEWS
Lower insurance rates may come with lower PPC rating in Bowie
By BARBARA GREEN
The City of Bowie has received its official notification of its new Public Protection Classification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office with the new Class 2 rating going into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
City fire officials were told of the new rating back in July, but the effective date was not known until the formal notification. It is estimated the change in rating could bring up to an 8.5 percent decrease in premium costs.
According to Jesse Williams, deputy state fire marshal and PPC oversight officer, Bowie will move from its present Class 3 to Class 2. This change came after an April 24 survey of the city fire services, equipment and water system.
Read the full story on the new rating in your 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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