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Are you ready? - Preparing for Severe Weather

The City of Holyoke encourages its residents and businesses to plan for local severe weather, including tropical storms and hurricanes and their effects.

Here are a few tips to protect your property from the effects of tropical storms or hurricanes:

1.  Keep catch basin grates clear of leaves and other debris.  Do not sweep trash into the catch basins.

2.  Trim dead branches from around your home or business.  USE CAUTION- watch for overhead wires.

3.  Clean out gutters and down spouts on your home or building.

4.  Secure yard items such as trash cans or umbrellas that may be swept away in heavy rain or wind.  If you live near a stream, secure yard items that may be caught in flood waters.

5.  Notify DPW at 413-322-5645 if culverts, streams or street drains appear clogged or contain debris.  It is important to inspect culverts, stream channels or drainage swales for debris prior to heavy rain!

6.  Have a family safety kit ready to use.   Here's how.

7.  DO NOT drive through standing water.  DO NOT swim in heavy currents.

8.  Install erosion control (haybales/silt fence) if you have loose soil piles or an active construction site.

9.  Monitor the weather at NOAA, weather.com, or accuweather.com

10.  Review additional emergency information from the Red Cross, FEMA, or MEMA.

 

 

 

 

 
Community Development Grant Program

The Office for Community Development (OCD) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME) received by the City from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CDBG funds may be used for a wide range of activities that improve housing, the living environment and economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low to moderate income. The HOME funds can be used for housing only.

Every five years, the OCD prepares a 5-year Consolidated Plan with specific annual updates detailing the projects to be undertaken in that program year. The allocation of CDBG funds to specific projects begins in December when proposals are solicited by the OCD. Proposals must meet HUD regulatory eligibility criteria and be able to demonstrate performance objectives and outcomes.

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DOR Management Financial Report

At the request of the mayor, the Division of Local Services (DLS) within the Department of Revenue (DOR) has completed a financial management review of the City of Holyoke.

 

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Mayor Michael J. Sullivan

Click on the following link to access news direct from the office of Mayor Michael J. Sullivan.

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Good Neighbor Handbook

The Holyoke Good Neighbor Handbook, has been  compiled as a guide to residents, city officials, and business leaders  concerning municipal programs and regulations.  This PDF document will assist you in gaining access to local information and services.  Download Handbook

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