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1. Who is conducting the 2017 Citizen Satisfaction Survey?
2. When will Banister Research be calling residents?
3. How long does the survey take?
4. Why is this being done?
5. What if I am not called? Can I still participate in the survey?
6. Will Banister Research call cell phones?
7. What happens to the data that is collected?
8. Are there any incentives for me?

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1. Do I have to inform the Returning Officer of Campaign activities or provide copies of campaign contribution receipts?
2. Is there COVID-19 Guidance for canvassing and campaigning?
3. When can I put my campaign signs out on public land?
4. How far apart can I place my election signs on public property?
5. Are there other restrictions to note in the placement of election signage on roadways along public property?
6. Can another candidate place one of their signs closer than 15 metres from one of my signs?
7. When can I put out my signs on private property?
8. Do I need consent from a property owner for placing a sign on their property?
9. Are there other restrictions to note in the placement of election signage on roadways on private property?
10. Who is responsible for ensuring election signage meets all of the regulations?
11. Who should a person contact if they have a concern about election signage?
12. Can I use an image of a ballot or city logo in my advertising?
13. Can I have campaign materials (e.g., signs, buttons, cars with banner, t-shirts) at the voting station or property on voting days?
14. Do I need to appoint an “official agent”?
15. Can I have scrutineers during the Advance Vote and on Election Day?
16. Does the City of Beaumont have a registered voters list?
17. Can I withdraw my nomination?
18. If I’m self funding my campaign do I need to open up a separate account for campaign expenses?

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1. Why do we see coyotes in the city?
2. Why not remove coyotes from cities?
3. What is being done about coyotes in the city?
4. How can I reduce the chances of coyotes returning to my neighbourhood?
5. What should I do if I see a coyote?
6. What should I teach my child about coyotes?
7. Why do coyotes visit schoolyards?
8. Is it normal to see coyotes in packs?
9. Is it typical to see coyotes during the day?

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1. What does ELA stand for?
2. Is ELA safe?
3. How does ELA work? What technology does ELA use?
4. How fast does ELA drive?
5. Has ELA ever gotten into an accident?
6. How do people ride in ELA? Do they sit or stand?
7. How does ELA respond if there is an emergency vehicle approaching her on the road?
8. Is the operation of ELA integrated with our City’s emergency response services?
9. If ELA is fully autonomous, why does she require a certified Operator to be onboard at all times?
10. What happens to ELA’s route in the event of emergency vehicles travelling down 50th Street where ELA’s route is?
11. How does ELA operate in bad weather?
12. Who do we call if there are questions about ELA?
13. Where to direct questions, general enquiries or safety concerns?
14. Can the public take a trip in ELA?
15. Is there a charge to ride ELA?
16. Will ELA have an attendant?
17. Is ELA handicapped-friendly?
18. Can children and youth ride ELA by themselves?
19. When can I take the ELA shuttle?

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1. Why an Age-Friendly Strategy?
2. What does “aging in place” mean? What is an “age-friendly community”?
3. What are the benefits of an age-friendly strategy?
4. How was the strategy developed?

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1. What is the taxation year?
2. What is meant by assessment and taxation?
3. How was my assessment value determined?
4. Why does my assessed value differ from my bank mortgage appraisal or real estate appraisal?
5. How are my property taxes determined?
6. When are my taxes due and how can I pay?
7. How do I appeal my assessment if I believe that my property assessment is unfair or inaccurate?
8. What is the supplementary assessment?

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1. What is the Beaumont Transit schedule?
2. Where can I buy tickets?
3. How much is the fare?
4. Can I pay cash? Debit card? Credit card?
5. Where can I catch the Beaumont Transit bus?
6. What are the scheduled non-operational days for Beaumont Transit?
7. Can I take my bike on the bus?
8. Can I take a stroller on the bus?
9. Are the busses wheelchair accessible?
10. Can my business advertise on the buses?
11. Does Beaumont own the buses? Who provides the service?
12. What is the longer term plan for transit in Beaumont?
13. How can I get more information?
14. Does Beaumont Transit accept U-Pass?

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1. Is the Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre open?
2. What hours is the Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre open?
3. Do I need to wear a mask in the facility?
4. How much does it cost to use the Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre?
5. How much does it cost to rent a space at the Beaumont Sport & Recreation Centre?
6. Can I go swimming?
7. Can I go rock climbing?
8. How do pre-book my timeslot in the Fitness Centre?
9. What is the difference between “high-intensity” exercise, and “low-intensity” exercise?
10. Can I use the cardiovascular machines in the Fitness Centre based on the low intensity restrictions?
11. Am I able to use strength training machines and equipment? (ex. Dumbells)
12. Are there change rooms available for use?
13. Are you offering personal training services at this time? Am I able to book in for personal training sessions?
14. What cleaning procedures are in place at the BSRC Fitness Centre?
15. Are you offering any group fitness classes?
16. What is a household rental?
17. Are spectators allowed?
18. Is the Senior free access program available?

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1. Where can I consume Cannabis?
2. I use cannabis for medical purposes, can I consume it in public?
3. Can I carry Cannabis on me in public?
4. What is the legal age?
5. Are edibles included as part of legalization?
6. Can I grow my own cannabis at home?

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1. What is the Clean Energy Improvement Program?
2. When is CEIP Expected to Launch in Beaumont?
3. How does CEIP work?
4. Has Beaumont passed the required bylaw to participate in CEIP?
5. When are details specific to the Beaumont CEIP program going to be released to the public?
6. Where can I find more information on CEIP?

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1. What is Accreditation of Early Learning and Care Services?
2. What is the difference between accreditation and licensing?
3. How does a centre become accredited?
4. How would an accredited program meet my family’s needs?

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1. Beaumont’s history with Child Care Services
2. Why is Beaumont assessing the sustainability of the program?
3. How is Beaumont reviewing the program?
4. Who is Grant Thornton?
5. Why Grant Thornton?
6. What is Grant Thornton assessing?
7. How is Grant Thornton conducting the review?
8. What are the ways forward being considered?
9. Where are we in the process?
10. Hasn’t the decision already been made?
11. When will the public be notified of the findings?
12. Where can the public access information?
13. As a resident and family who currently uses Beaumont’s Child Care Services, how might I be impacted?
14. How can I voice my opinion?

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1. When should I register my children for the waitlist?
2. What is the average or typical wait times before my child(ren) will be placed within Child Care Services?
3. Where are my kids on the waitlist?
4. Are there any child care spaces available?
5. What is the possibility of having siblings placed together?
6. What if I refuse a suitable space when I receive a referral?

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1. What qualifications do Child Minding staff have?
2. What are your childcare ratios?
3. How does someone buy a punch pass?
4. What is the check-in process?
5. Can I bring food?
6. Do I need to stay in BSRC building?
7. Is Child Mind included with a membership?
8. What ages can go to Child Mind?
9. Do I need to pre-register?
10. What items do I need to bring?
11. What are the hours of operation for Child Mind?

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1. Why wasn’t my cart emptied on collection day?
2. I have a new home in Beaumont, how do I get carts?
3. What do I do with extra yard waste?
4. What can residents do to increase composting and recycling?
5. How do I dispose of with wood infected with black knot?
6. Diapers use up space in my grey waste cart. What can I do?
7. How often are green carts emptied?

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1. Why Did Beaumont Create the Downtown Urban Design Concept Plan (DUDCP)?
2. Will Landowners Be Forced to Move?
3. How Will the Plan Support Businesses?
4. What Will Change Now That the Plan is Approved?
5. Was the Public Consulted on the Plan?
6. Who can I contact for further information?

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1. Does Beaumont have a ban on drive-thrus?
2. What is the Centre-Ville District in Beaumont?
3. Why would we not allow drive-thrus in the Centre-Ville District?
4. Does Beaumont allow for drive-thrus everywhere else in the community?
5. I heard Beaumont has specific rules around drive-thru speakers? What is this about?
6. Beaumont is making changes to its Land Use Bylaw. With the upcoming changes to the Beaumont Land Use Bylaw are there any changes around drive-thrus being proposed?
7. What is the Municipal Development Plan?
8. How can I ask more questions or get more information?

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1. What has been approved as part of the East Pine Multi-Family development permit?
2. How are decisions on development permits made?
3. What is the difference between a permitted and discretionary use in the Land Use Bylaw?
4. When are development permit applications sent to surrounding landowners, and who is included?
5. The development permit includes a variance to the Land Use Bylaw. What does this mean?
6. What is the process to appeal an approved development permit?
7. Where can I view the East Pine Multi-Family development permit decision?
8. Why is there a new development permit when one was previously approved on this site?
9. Does the proposed multi-family development meet the density requirements?

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1. How effective are non-medical masks at protecting wearers and preventing the spread of COVID-19?
2. What is the evidence that proves face coverings are effective?

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1. What is this project all about?
2. How does this project effect the fitness centre and fitness classes?
3. Are there still fitness classes running at the centre?
4. Where will the fitness classes be located starting in January 2019?
5. When will classes start in the New Year?
6. What programs will be offered at the Beaumont Community Centre?
7. Do I need a membership to attend the classes?
8. How much do the fitness classes cost if I don’t have a membership?
9. What payment type can I use at the Beaumont Community Centre?
10. How do I get a membership?
11. Is there registered fitness classes that I can register for to ensure I reserve a space?
12. Can I pre-book for a space in the drop in classes?
13. Is there any gym equipment I can use at the Beaumont Community Centre?
14. Are there change rooms at the Beaumont Community Cente?

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1. Why is Beaumont spraying to control weeds and Sawfly larvae?
2. Who is doing the spraying?
3. When will spraying take place?
4. How do I know if the products being used are safe to humans and pets?
5. What are we spraying for?
6. Where will the spraying happen?
7. How will I know if spraying is happening in my neighbourhood?
8. What products are being used?
9. What’s the plan for the future?

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1. Will this mean the streets in the city and my yard have to be ripped up?
2. What are the health impacts of broadband technology? I’ve heard that broadband produces dangerous amounts of electromagnetic radiation.
3. Does this include 5G technology? What are the health impacts of 5G technology?
4. What is an open-access network?
5. What is 10 gigabit? What are the benefits?
6. Beaumont already has one-gigabit per second internet in some places. What’s the difference?
7. Will the network use Huawei technology?
8. Does this include 5G technology? What are the health impacts of 5G technology?

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1. What are the benefits to residents?
2. When can I get service from the network?
3. Will I be able to keep my current service provider?
4. How much will internet service cost once the network is built?
5. Could Telus, Shaw and other service providers leave Beaumont if this network goes ahead?
6. Do I have a choice if I don’t want to be connected to the network?

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1. How much will this cost the City of Beaumont?
2. What are the risks to the City of Beaumont and taxpayers?
3. Will Council have final say on the proposal?
4. Why is a company willing to make a major investment into improved access to high-speed internet for Beaumont? How will it recover its investment?
5. Who will own and operate the network?
6. Why are details of the network being discussed in private?

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1. How much land did Beaumont purchase?
2. What does Beaumont plan to do with the land?
3. Has Beaumont done this before?
4. Where is the land located?
5. Why is Beaumont buying this land?
6. How will this purchase be financed?

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1. How many streetlights does FortisAlberta own and operate?
2. Why did FortisAlberta introduce an LED Conversion Streetlight Option?
3. Why did FortisAlberta change its lighting standards?
4. Will HPS streetlights still be available to FortisAlberta customers?
5. What are the benefits of converting to LED technology?
6. How many streetlights does FortisAlberta plan to convert under the LED Streetlight Conversion Option?
7. Why are municipalities switching to LEDs?
8. Why does our community look different with LED streetlights? Why do LEDs appear brighter, but my street is darker?
9. How do LED fixtures impact light pollution?
10. What does LED mean?
11. What does HPS mean?
12. What does CRI mean?
13. What is a BUG rating?
14. Why did FortisAlberta change the colour temperature of their LED lights?
15. Will the 3,000K LED lights make everything look orange like the old HPS lights?
16. Why does the colour temperature of streetlights matter?
17. Have the health impacts of the blue/white light associated with LEDs been considered?
18. I’ve heard the new LEDs disrupt sleep patterns. Is that accurate?

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1. How do I know what level my child will be in?
2. When will the transition be happening?
3. What are the differences between the Red Cross lessons and Lifesaving Society lessons?
4. Are there any changes to class length?
5. Are private lessons and semi-private lessons still going to be available?
6. What are the costs for Lifesaving Society lessons?
7. Will there still be report cards for Lifesaving Society lessons?
8. What are the age ranges for the Lifesaving Society levels?
9. What do we do with the current Red Cross report cards we have?
10. Where can I find information about what will be taught in Lifesaving Society Swim for Life lessons?
11. Why is the transition happening?
12. Is the LSS swim program of the same quality as the Red Cross program?
13. Is there still a focus to work on proper skills and water safety in Lifesaving Society lessons or is it all just for the purpose of building up to be a lifeguard and instructor?
14. Is there going to still be something in Lifesaving Society lessons for my child who has finished Swim Kids 10 in Red Cross?
15. Are there still going to be Adult/Teen swimming lessons?
16. Will there still be Adapted Lessons? Is the process still the same for registering for them if so?

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1. Where can the municipal census results be found?

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1. What’s the purpose of the Plan?
2. What work was done?

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1. What is the Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Project in Beaumont?
2. Why is the City of Beaumont interested in electric autonomous vehicle technology?
3. Why was the City of Beaumont interested in this autonomous shuttle pilot project?
4. But there have been other ELA deployments in Canada. What makes the deployment in Beaumont a first in Canada?
5. Will our residential property taxes increase due to this pilot project?
6. Is there a possibility of ELA becoming a permanent public transportation option in Beaumont?
7. How does this pilot project benefit the City of Beaumont and its residents?
8. Are there other benefits this pilot project provides to the region and beyond?
9. Was there a cost to the City of Beaumont for this pilot project?
10. Why was public engagement not conducted before this pilot project was approved by the Council?
11. What happens after the six-month pilot project?

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1. Why is Beaumont concerned about false alarms?
2. What is Beaumont doing to reduce false alarms?
3. How does the Police False Alarm Bylaw affect me?
4. What can you do to avoid police false alarms?

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1. What is a brand?
2. Why is Beaumont branding now?
3. How much has the project refresh cost?
4. When will a new brand launch?
5. How can I request the new brand and logo guidelines?
6. Community Representatives (Team Refresh)

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1. What is property tax deferral?
2. Why is the City doing this?
3. Will I incur interest or penalty charges for delaying property tax payment until September 30?
4. When will I receive my property tax notice?
5. Should I delay paying my property taxes?
6. I am set up for the TIPS (monthly property tax withdrawal) program. Will the city still be taking these payments?
7. I am not set up for the TIPS (monthly property tax withdrawal) program. Do I need to contact the City to defer?

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1. Why is the land developer removing a portion of green space (public utility lot) in the northwest section of the storm pond?
2. Will there be increased residential density?
3. Is this proposed plan amendment decreasing future municipal reserve land dedicated for recreational use?
4. What has the City of Beaumont heard from residents?
5. Why didn’t I receive a mailed notification about the proposed amendment?
6. What is an outline plan?
7. Where can I find the existing Ruisseau outline plan?
8. How does the outline plan amendment process work?
9. Who can I contact if I have questions?

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1. How was Ruisseau selected as the francophone school site?
2. What will be the impact of the school on nearby residents?
3. Why does the Ruisseau Outline Plan describe this site as a park?
4. What new land use districts are proposed for the Ruisseau neighbourhood, and why?
5. The Redistricting Map shows a large yellow area behind my house and identifies it as a neighbourhood. I thought it was going to be a linear park around the Leblanc Canal. Can you explain?
6. Will concerns about the selection of this school site be addressed as part of the redistricting?
7. What are the next steps?
8. Where can I find a detailed site plan for the school building and yard?
9. Where can I get more information?

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1. Who do I call when a Street Light is burnt out or not working?
2. How do I report a pothole or other road/sidewalk damage?
3. Who do I call when a traffic light is burnt out or not working?

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1. Which streets are the first to be maintained?
2. Why are cul-de-sacs cleared last?
3. Who do I contact with questions or concerns about snow or ice issues?
4. Who do I contact if my neighbour is dumping snow onto my property?
5. Who do I contact if my neighbour is not clearing their sidewalk in front of their house?
6. What determines the Snow and Ice Control schedule?
7. Why does it seem to take a long time for certain streets to be plowed?
8. After the street is plowed, who is responsible to clear the windrow (ridge of snow) off my driveway approach?
9. Where does all the snow go?
10. What type of equipment does Beaumont use for Snow and Ice Control on the roads?
11. The street was not cleared as scheduled. When will it be cleared?
12. My street isn't cleared yet. What if emergency vehicles need access?
13. Who is responsible for clearing snow away from fire hydrants?
14. Who is responsible to clear a pathway on my boulevard so I can access the street?
15. Can I dump snow onto a vacant lot?
16. Definition - What is a boulevard?
17. Definition - What is ice control?
18. Definition - What is sanding?
19. Definition - What is snow drifting?
20. Definition - What is snow plowing?
21. Definition - What is snow removal?
22. Definition - What is snow rutting?
23. Definition - What is a windrow?

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1. What is the linkage between the ELA Pilot Project and Beaumont’s Economic Development initiatives?
2. How will this pilot project create jobs?
3. How will this pilot project attract potential investment new business to Beaumont?

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1. What is a Special Permission?
2. What situations require a Special Permission?
3. Why do I require a Special Permission for my event?
4. Who is consulted in the granting of a Special Permission?
5. How do I apply for a Special Permission?
6. Special Considerations
7. How long will it take to complete my request?

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1. Does the bylaw apply to churches and other places of worship? Is the pastor, leader or other speaker required to wear a mask when speaking?
2. Is it constitutional to make face coverings mandatory in public places, including private businesses?
3. Public health is a provincial responsibility. Why is the city making face coverings mandatory to wear in business places?
4. Am I required to wear a face covering if I have a medical condition or disability?
5. Will I be required to disclose my medical condition if I can’t wear a face covering?
6. As a business owner, am I expected to enforce the bylaw if one of my customers refuses to wear a face covering?
7. Why does the bylaw exempt city staff from wearing face coverings at work?
8. Why are people not required to wear a face covering when they are participating in physical or fitness activity?
9. Does the face covering requirement apply to child minding services, such as those offered by churches, community organizations, and recreation centres in Beaumont?
10. I’m not sure whether the face covering bylaw applies in my circumstances. What is considered a public premises in the bylaw?

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1. What does “mixed traffic use” mean?
2. Who selected the pilot project route for Beaumont?
3. How was the route chosen for the ELA Pilot Project?
4. Were impacts to school and daycare bus routes and schedules taken into consideration when the route was chosen?
5. ELA’s shuttle schedule for public riders is Wednesday through Sunday (5 days a week); why can’t vehicles drive in her lane when she is not on the road?
6. But how can the pilot project say that ELA is integrated into mixed traffic if she operates in her own lane?
7. Can the autonomous shuttle operate between the Ken Nichol Recreation Centre and Centre Communautaire Beaumont Community Centre (CCBCC) or ring road around Beaumont?
8. What does a ‘live testing environment’ mean?
9. What consideration is being given to the busy event and sports season?
10. Were considerations made with respect to the seemingly increase in vehicular emissions from traffic congestion?

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1. How do I setup Utility Services in Beaumont?
2. I will be renting my home can the utility account be in my renter’s name?
3. What if my utility bill is higher than normal?
4. What are my payment options?
5. What do I do and what does it mean when I receive a coloured tag on my door?
6. I go away every winter, am I able to put my account on "Snowbird" status?
7. Where do we get our water from?
8. Where do I find water conservation and ban information?

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1. What is utility bill deferral?
2. Why is the City doing this?
3. Will I incur interest or penalty charges for delaying bill payment until September 30?
4. Should I delay paying my utility bill?
5. I am set up for automatic withdrawal for utility bills. Will the city still be taking these payments?
6. I am not set up for automatic withdrawal. Do I need to contact the City to defer?
7. I may have trouble paying these bills by September 30. Are there more options available?
8. Will the City transfer my outstanding utility bills to my property taxes if I choose to delay payment to September 30?

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1. What is an access point?
2. What is a front floor cleanout?
3. What is a mainline?
4. What is a service line (service lateral)?

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1. Where do we receive our water from? Who is in charge of the pipe and what necessitates flows up and/or down?
2. How do we receive our water? How many pipes come to Beaumont, and, where do they come from?
3. How do we store our water? What is our storage capacity?
4. How can we avoid water bans in the future?
5. Is there any plan to upgrade Beaumont's water system?
6. How can I conserve water around my home?
7. How can I check for leaks around my home?
8. What do I need to know about watering bans?

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1. How do I wear a face covering at a restaurant when I’m eating?
2. If I’m sick or I test positive for COVID-19, does wearing a face covering make it OK for me to be in public?
3. What kind of face covering should I wear?