Fall 2020 Hometown Messenger

SHAKOPEE SPIRIT It was a subdued event this year, but our many thanks to the dozens of Shakopee neighborhoods who hosted Night to Unite parties and invited our officers to stop by. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2021!

Fire PreventionWeek goes virtual Oct. 4-10 2020 focuses on kitchen safety Due to ongoing precautions related to COVID-19, the Shakopee Fire Department made the difficult decision to cancel its annual open house. But the department will still be bringing its fire safety message to Shakopee residents will a full week of virtual programming, Oct. 4-10. The 2020 National Fire Prevention Week theme is "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen." Kitchen fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries, and unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. The department will be sharing a variety of tips to keep your family safe when in the most-used room of the house. "Kitchens pose a number of fire risks, but by being aware and vigilant, we can all spend time cooking in the kitchen and perfecting our culinary skills," said firefighter Rob Indrebo. While the department will not be hosting an open house, we have plans for a live virtual tour via Facebook Live Oct. 5. We are also planning to share kids activities, giveaways, favorite firefighter recipes and more. Watch our Facebook page and the city website for more information about our Virtual Fire Prevention Week.

PICNIC WITH POLICE Our thanks to Hosanna Lutheran Church for inviting Shakopee Police Department to partner with Picnic with Police July 15 at Lions Park. Thanks to all the attendees who stuffed a squad car with school supplies for students in need. Raise a mug to virtual Coffee with the Chief Have a cup of Joe from the comfort of your home and chat all things Shakopee Police Department with Chief Jeff Tate Oct. 7 in honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day. The virtual Coffee with a Chief starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 via the police department's Facebook page. NEWS & NOTES

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