2022 OP Winter Newsletter

HYDRANT HELPERS

Orland Park officials are asking residents for their assistance in clearing away snow and ice blocking fire hydrants around the Village.

In an effort to protect residents and aid the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) in a fire emergency, the Village of Orland Park has initiated a program which appeals to local students to shovel-out fire hydrants. Students who help with the cleanup efforts can earn community service hours for their time and hard work. Snow and ice should be removed 3 feet around hydrants in order for emergency personnel to access a hydrant in case of a fire. In order to earn service hour credit, students should send before and after photos of the hydrant that was cleared along with the address of the hydrant location, their name, student ID and the school they attend to: snowangels@orlandpark.org. Students wishing to participate in this effort should first contact their school’s community service representative.

Learn more at: orlandpark.org/hydranthelpers

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