Do you have a Safety Profile? 

What if you could provide life-saving information to responders before an emergency? Now you can! The Erie Police Department is partnering with Smart911, a free service that allows residents to create a safety profile to aid first responders. The voluntary tool stores private information such as medical conditions, specials needs, photos, pet data, and more in a private, secure database only accessible to law enforcement if the user dials 911. Get started at www.erieco.gov/1842/Smart911-Safety-Profile.

Kid Connect Offers Childcare Resources 

Kids Connects in the Neighborhood, a new program hosted by Mental Health Partners is here to help support children who do not attend a licensed childcare provider and their care givers by offering resources, screenings, referrals and more. Mental Health Partners provides services to Boulder and Broomfield area residents. Learn more about the program at www.mhpcolorado.org/about/services/kid-connects/

Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance | Weld County

Weld County has options for residents who need Emergency Rental Assistance. The County has been distributing emergency funding to Weld County residents who needed assistance with rent or utilities due to impacts from COVID. Working through the second round of funding, the County has processed 446 requests and 314 households have been evaluated. Please go to www.weldgov.com and visit the Utility Assistance page to learn if you qualify and to apply for this assistance.

Black History Month Reflections & Knowledge  

In observance of Black History Month, the most powerful action you can take as an individual is to learn about the history of the Black experience in the U.S. and around the world. Books, podcasts, comics, blog posts, documentaries, videos... there are dozens of opportunities for learning. Below are some curated lists for reading this month. Learning about experiences different from your own helps you become a well-informed member of our community and the community as a whole is stronger.

• Goodreads' Black History Month list 
• UK's Black History Month Book Section
• A guide for What to Stream during Black History Month

The Road to Election 2022 

The Town of Erie is well into Election Season 2022! Please visit www.erieco.gov/Election to view candidate information, important dates for ballot mailing and returns, and other timely details. This year we have one seat open for Mayor and three seats open for Trustee. Upcoming Election activity:

• Feb. 18 – Ballots mailed to any registered overseas voters.
• Feb. 1 - Lot drawing for candidate order on the ballot was performed.