Bannock County

Join the Bannock County Planning & Development Council! Apply now at buff.ly/3yvfPsC Bannock County has one opening on the P&D Council and is looking for someone who resides within the county but outside any incorporated city of more than 1,500 people. The Planning & Development Council are volunteers who advise the Board of County Commissioners on coordinating plans for development, zoning districts, future growth and beautification of the county. Council members are asked to attend meetings on the third Wednesday of every month. Members are appointed by the Bannock County Commissioners. Applications will close on August 12, 2024. Term will start September 1, 2024. For questions, please call 208-236-7230.

Join the Bannock County Planning & Development Council! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gSYXwdrM Bannock County has one opening on the P&D Council and is looking for someone who resides within the county but outside any incorporated city of more than 1,500 people. The Planning & Development Council are volunteers who advise the Board of County Commissioners on coordinating plans for development, zoning districts, future growth and beautification of the county. Council members are asked to attend meetings on the third Wednesday of every month. Members are appointed by the Bannock County Commissioners. Applications will close on August 12, 2024. Term will start September 1, 2024. For questions, please call 208-236-7230.

It's time to get rid of that summer clutter. We've got another Free Day at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, July 20. Certain items are not included in Free Days. Learn more at buff.ly/3wSI57V

It's time to get rid of that summer clutter. We've got another Free Day at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, July 20. Certain items are not included in Free Days. Learn more at bannockcounty.gov/landfill

Here are some tips to stay safe during excessive heat like we're experiencing now. 🌡 Find air conditioning 🌡 Avoid strenuous activity 🌡 Wear light clothing 🌡 Drink plenty of water 🌡 Watch for signs of heat cramps, exhaustion, or stroke 🌡 Never leave people or pets in a car Remember to check on family members, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to the heat. Stay safe, everyone! #idwx

Stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible to avoid heat-related illnesses, but if you have to work outside, there are precautions you can take. #idwx

Heat over the next several days will affect anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is compiling a list of cooling locations/centers/shelters available in the area. Pocatello City Hall – Cooling Location 911 N 7th Ave, Pocatello ID 83201 Portneuf District Library – Cooling Location 5210 Stuart Ave, Chubbuck ID 83202 Marshall Public Library – Cooling Location 113 S Garfield St, Pocatello ID 83204 Southeastern Idaho Public Health – Cooling Center 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201 For hours the cooling locations are available, please visit buff.ly/4bJblwe Transportation to the Cooling Center in Pocatello will be offered by Pocatello Regional Transit via its E Bus Route for those without transportation. Pick-up locations can be found at pocatellotransit.com. Patrons just need to inform the bus driver that they need to stop at SIPH. Return services need to be arranged on-demand via phone by calling (208)234-ABUS. Seniors over the age of 60 can call direct (208)232-0111 for door-to-door service with some limitations within Pocatello/Chubbuck, the cost is a $2.00 donation request. #idwx

Know the warning signs and what to do if you or someone else begins experiencing heat-related illnesses. #idwx

A minute with your Bannock County Commissioner, Ernie Moser: https://buff.ly/3XP85fv This month, Commissioner Moser tells us about three major projects happening in Bannock County this year: upgrades happening at the Fairgrounds in Downey, the improvements to our ADA entrance at the courthouse, and a new facility for the children involved in the Youth Development Center. "My fellow Commissioners and I, along with our other Bannock County Elected Officials, have been hard at work identifying projects that would be generational and provide added value for Bannock County residents for years to come, ensuring the long-term needs of our community." Don't want to miss the next letter from your elected official? Sign up now to receive our monthly email newsletter in your inbox: https://buff.ly/4cD8RR0

SEEKING RESPONSE: Bannock County is requesting sealed proposals for the purpose of removing the VCT tiles and grinding/polishing cement to a smooth seal finish at the Detention Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Bids must be received by Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5 p.m. MST. View more here: https://buff.ly/4cNQdpu For questions, contact Shanda Crystal, Chief Procurement Officer, at (208)236-7214 or shandac@bannockcounty.gov