Low-Income Water Assistance

The Town of Erie highly encourages residents struggling to pay their utilities to apply for the Low-income Household Water Assistance Program. Funds are extremely limited are a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for assistance, the household must apply with an overdue utility bill before April 30, 2022. Services must be disconnected, facing disconnection, or have a past due amount on the bill. Apply here.

A Call to Action

Have kids? Weapons? Social Media? Each year in the United States, nearly 350 children ages 17 and under gain access to a firearm and shoot themselves or someone else. Every year, nearly 700 children die by suicide with a gun. Join Being Better Neighbors and subject matter experts from the Erie Police Department for a virtual event as they discuss youth violence and bullying, recent trends in social media, and gun safety for families. This webinar will also provide resources for youth and caregivers on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/2022CallToAction.

Household Hazardous Waste

Are you packing away the holiday decorations and cleaning out the crawl space or your garage? Did you know that the Town of Erie contracts with the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility to allow ALL Erie residents to dispose of our paint, oil, batteries, CFLs, pool and spa chemicals, landscaping, and other toxic materials? Ever wonder what happens to these items after dropping them off? If you haven't visited the facility, check out more information and use this excellent resource today!

Skiing

Ski in acres of remarkable Colorado ski terrain at Eldora, Arapahoe Basin, or Keystone on select dates with transportation provided by the Recreation Department. Lift tickets and meals are your responsibility. For details and to register, call 303-926-2550, or visit amilia, the registration website.

You are not Alone

Amidst the stress, especially during the holiday season and a pandemic, please know that there are community resources available to support you through this holiday season. Colorado Crisis Services provides support 24/7 by calling 1-844-493-8255, texting 'TALK' to 38255, or walking into the nearest crisis center. In addition, individuals 60 years or better can connect with The Friendship line 24/7 by calling 1-800-971-0016 for support services.