City of Herculaneum

The Mayor, Board of Aldermen and employees of the City of Herculaneum wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter.

The April 2021 issue of the City of Herculaneum Newsletter.

The Covid-19 pandemic is not over. The free boxes of face masks and hand sanitizer are still available! Free PPE Kits are available at the Herculaneum City Hall, #1 Parkwood Court and the Herculaneum Fire Department 151 Riverview Plaza Drive. Kits contain 50 disposable masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer.... Kits are available between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday) at Herculaneum City Hall and between 8am - 4pm (Monday-Friday) at the fire house. See more

Herculaneum Today & Tomorrow will sponsor a City Wide Litter Clean Up in Herculaneum on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 8:00 am and ending a 12:00 pm (noon). Those participating should arrive at the Herculaneum City Park (on the concrete parking lot at Kade's Playground) between 7:30 am and 8:00 am on Saturday, April 24. Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather. Trash collection bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided. Please bring any hand tools that c...an be used for litter collection. This is an excellent opportunity for scout groups, church groups, school groups, service clubs, etc. to obtain community service hours. For information, please call 314 852-4964 (leave message) or 314 766-0644.

February 2021 City of Herculaneum Newsletter

REMINDER: Free PPE Kits are available at the Herculaneum City Hall, #1 Parkwood Court and the Herculaneum Fire Department 151 Riverview Plaza Drive. Kits contain 50 disposable masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Kits are available between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (Monday - Friday) at Herculaneum City Hall and between 8am - 4pm (Monday-Friday) at the fire house.

The City of Herculaneum Recycling Committee in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center will host an electronic recycling event on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The event will be held at the Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Avenue. The event is open to all residents of Herculaneum and the surrounding communities. Acceptable items at no charge include: computers, flat screen monitors, printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, cell phones, pagers, radios, scanners, speakers, VCR... players, DVD players, fax machines, answering machines, stereos, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, microwaves, power tools, kitchen appliances, camera equipment, restaurant equipment, medical equipment, lab equipment, machinery, most batteries, lawn and garden equipment (gas and oil must be removed prior to drop off). There are fees required for the following: CRT monitors - $5.00 each, CRT TVs 26" or less - $30.00 each, LED/LCD/Plasma TVs - $20.00 each, CRT TVs 27" or greater - $50.00 each, and wood console and true big screen/projection TVs - $50.00 each. Freon containing units - $10.00 each. The following items will not be accepted: alkaline batteries, CDs, VHS tapes, Hazardous Material, PCB containing ballasts, light bulbs and smoke detectors. Jefferson County Recycling will also be at the event collecting glass, plastic, cardboard, paper and other recyclable items. Watch this Facebook page for additional information.

The City of Herculaneum thanks the men and women of the city's police department for their service and dedication toward the protection of our city. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. The City of Herculaneum thanks the men and women of law enforcement across the country.

REMINDER: Free PPE Kits are available at the Herculaneum Fire Department 151 Riverview Plaza Drive. Kits contain 50 disposable masks and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Kits are available between 8am - 4pm (Monday-Friday) at the fire house. If you would like contactless pickup - call (636) 475-3080 and provide your name. We will leave the kit by the front door for you to pickup!

The November issue of the City of Herculaneum Newsletter.

The City of Herculaneum urges everyone to vote on Tuesday, November 3. The City of Herculaneum polling location is at the Herculaneum AMVETS Post #42, 690 Joachim Avenue. The polls will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm!

CALLING ALL VETERANS!!!! HERCULANEUM HIGH SCHOOL VETERANS DAY "REVERSE" PARADE While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of the high school Veterans Day Assembly, the students and staff of Herculaneum High School will honor those who bravely fought for our freedom. On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, HHS will host a Veterans Day Reverse Parade. The parade will begin at the Herculaneum AMVETS Post #42 and continue through the high school campus.... WHAT IS A REVERSE PARADE? In this "reverse parade", all veterans are invited to meet in their vehicles at the AMVETS POST #42 in Herculaneum. Veterans can remain in their vehicles during the parade through the HHS campus, led by vehicles from the National Guard Armory, local police and fire departments. All veterans who attend will be provided a vehicle sign that denotes your name, branch of service and years of service. We will then direct the veterans to the high school where the student body will be waiting to cheer you on as you drive by. At the end of the parade, you will be handed a "to go" breakfast for you to take home and enjoy. PARADE DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 RAIN DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2020 VETERANS LINEUP TIME: 9:30 am at Herculaneum AMVETS POST #42 VETERANS PARADE START TIME: 9:45 am PARADE END LOCATION: Herculaneum AMVETS Post #42 (breakfast provided at parade's conclusion) RSVP by visiting: https://forms.gle/svkeSo6PaiN8woYS8

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1 The City of Herculaneum reminds everyone that on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 am clocks need to be turned back one hour as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. Residents should turn back their clocks before going to bed on Saturday, October 31.... The city also reminds that batteries in all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the home should be replaced and tested.

Per the Herculaneum Board of Aldermen, Trick or Treating in the city of Herculaneum will take place on Saturday October 31 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The city encourages everyone to abide by social distancing guidelines when possible. Stay safe, and have fun!

It is with great disappointment that the City of Herculaneum Veterans Day and Ceremony scheduled for November 8 has been cancelled for 2021. The cancellation is due to the ever increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Jefferson County. The city feels that it is better to error on the side of caution. Hopefully we will be able to have the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in November 2021.

THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020, AT 10:15 AM IS THE GREAT CENTRAL UNITED STATES "SHAKE OUT!" Will everyone in your household do the right thing during the violent shaking of a major earthquake? Before the next earthquake, get together with your family or housemates to plan now what each person will do before, during and after. Once the earthquake is over, we will have to live with the risk of fire, the potential lack of utilities and basic services, and the certainty of after...shocks. By planning now, you will be ready. This plan will also be useful for other emergencies. Visit www.ShakeOut.org for information about preparation and response to an earthquake. Planning for an earthquake or other emergency is not much different from planning for an event or vacation. Make sure that your emergency plan includes evacuation and reunion plans; your out-of-state contact person’s name and number; the location of your emergency supplies and other pertinent information. Finally, have occasional earthquake drills to practice your plan, and share your plan with people who take care of your children, pets, or home. Plan NOW to be safe during an earthquake: Practice drop, cover, and hold on. Identify safe spots in every room, such as under sturdy desks and tables. Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are when an earthquake strikes.

Will everyone in your household do the right thing during the violent shaking of a major earthquake? Before the next earthquake, get together with your family or housemates to plan now what each person will do before, during and after. Once the earthquake is over, we will have to live with the risk of fire, the potential lack of utilities and basic services, and the certainty of aftershocks. By planning now, you will be ready. This plan will also be useful for other emergenci...es. Planning for an earthquake or other emergency is not much different from planning for an event or vacation. Make sure that your emergency plan includes evacuation and reunion plans; your out-of-state contact person’s name and number; the location of your emergency supplies and other pertinent information. Finally, have occasional earthquake drills to practice your plan, and share your plan with people who take care of your children, pets, or home. Visit www.ShakeOut.org for complete information related to earthquake preparation and earthquake response. Plan NOW to be safe during an earthquake: Practice drop, cover, and hold on. Identify safe spots in every room, such as under sturdy desks and tables. Learn how to protect yourself no matter where you are when an earthquake strikes.

The City of Herculaneum received the Tree City USA 2019 designation by the Arbor Day Foundation on Friday, October 2! This marks the 13th consecutive year that the City of Herculaneum has received the designation.

The City of Herculaneum and the Herculaneum Fire Department remind everyone that National Fire Prevention Week is Sunday, October 4 - Saturday, October 10, 2020. NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 4-10 This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.... The Herculaneum Fire Department and Dunklin Fire Protection District reminds everyone about the small but important actions you can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. By following a few safety tips you can prevent these fires. COOK WITH CAUTION Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, boiling, grilling, or boiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains - away from your stovetop. Have a kid-free zone of at least three (3) feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. IF YOU HAVE A SMALL (GREASE) COOKING FIRE AND DECIDE TO FIGHT THE FIRE.. On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT FIGHTING A SMALL FIRE. Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Call 9-1-1 from outside the home.

The City of Herculaneum and Kade's Playground thank McCain's Towing and Auto Body for the painting of the pump house door at Kade's Playground. The city greatly appreciates McCain's donation to the playground.

The October 2020 issue of the City of Herculaneum Newsletter.