City of Morro Bay

Spring Clean Up Week is around the corner so start making plans now to clean up your garage, yard or house. The FREE clean up week will be held March 1-5, 2021. For more information, call Morro Bay Garbage at (805) 543-0875 or visit the City's website at http://www.morrobayca.gov/springcleanup. Spring Clean Up week is a community service provided FREE to single family residential garbage customers in Morro Bay. You can place up to six 32-gallon containers at the curb on your ...collection day to be picked up by Morro Bay Garbage for FREE. There will also be a discount price for the first two bulky items that need to be collected. Collection of bulky items will need to be arranged a week before the Clean Up Week. Call (805) 528-7430 to schedule a bulky item pick up.

Sleeve up Morro Bay! We have been preparing to give more COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting next Monday, we are opening a 2nd Vaccine Clinic in Paso Robles to go along with our San Luis Obispo Vaccine Clinic to improve our vaccines to 800 a day to our healthcare workers. We are prepared to give 3,000 a day when we receive more vaccine. We are prepared! ... Visit and visit often, www.recoverSLO.org/vaccines to stay informed when it is your turn.

Happy and Safe Holidays from the City of Morro Bay We wish you all a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. We have been through some challenging times this year and the citizens of Morro Bay have been doing their part reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Morro Bay has one of the lowest infection rates in San Luis Obispo County and in California and this could not be done without the actions of many in our community. ... This Holiday Season has been extremely hard in our hospitals decreasing the ability of our doctors and nurses keeping our family and friends healthy and alive. The largest people to people spread of COVID-19 is inside our homes to our own family members and friends. This Holiday Season, please consider eliminating any group gatherings, wear your mask, stay the distance, and wash your hands often. If you must have a gathering, keep it outside wearing a mask and staying the distance. Please review our Fire Chief's message and we hope you have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season. https://youtu.be/XzsSA8QxetQ

We have inoculated many people today and we have plenty more to give. Receiving a flu shot today will help you and family remain healthy during these winter months. We are here at St Timothy’s Church until 4 pm. We hope to see you. You can preregister on the link and QR code below.

Check out this Art Auction by the Friends of the Harbor Department raising money for a new Harbor Patrol boat. friendsofthembhd.org/art-auction-harbor-storm

Help Us Help You. Please take the time to read the Press Release from the San Luis Obispo County Fire Chief’s Association. Every community has a Fire Department that can use your help. Fire Departments are operated by your friends, family, and neighbors. Please visit readyslo.org for tools to keep you, your family and your Fire Department healthy. ... If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call, 805-772-6242. Thanks for your help

Don't let tanglers contaminate recycling. Learn what Holiday tanglers belong in the trash after the season is over and the presents are all unwrapped.

Mayor Headding provides an update on COVID-19, and discusses the upcoming free flu vaccination clinic, set for Thursday, December 17th. https://youtu.be/psIlaAfXryk

SLO County discourages traditional trick-or-treating and encourages families to plan for safer alternatives. Some ideas include: - Passing out pre-packed treats on the porch or driveway by setting up a table and hand out candy while wearing your face covering using a candy grabber or tongs to help you keep a safe distance from trick-or-treaters. - Make treat bags. - Host a Halloween watch party online and have a costume contest. - Attend a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat e...vent. - Attend a contact-free neighborhood scavenger hunt. Learn more here: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov//Have-a-Safer-Halloween-Durin

The City of Morro Bay is Accepting Applications for various Advisory Body Positions As a reminder, applications are being accepted through Thursday, December 31, to fill current and upcoming 2021 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk's webpage. The deadline for application submission is Thursday, December 31, 2020 by 5:00 pm. Completed applications can be emailed, mailed or returned at the drop box located at City Hall. Learn more by visiting: www.morrobayca.gov/268/Boards-Committees-Commissions

Happy Thanksgiving, Morro Bay!!!

The Morro Bay Community Center will be open as an In Person Voting Service Center starting Saturday, October 31st thru Monday, November 2nd, 9 am - 5 pm, and Tuesday (Election Day) November 3rd, 7 am - 8 pm. Please note, voters can go to any Voter Service Center located throughout the County instead of assigned polling places. A listing of Voter Service Centers and Vote By Mail Ballot Drop Boxes is located here: ... https://www.slocounty.ca.gov//Election/Where-to-Vote.aspx For more information please call the Elections office at (805) 781-5228 or visit www.slovote.com/November2020 #slovote

Annual State Water Maintenance Shutdown Each year around this time the State Water is shut down to perform treatment plant and distribution system maintenance. State Water is the primary source of drinking water for the City of Morro Bay. This year the shutdown is anticipated to run from today October 29th until November 20th. During the shutdown the City will use our groundwater wells from the Morro Valley. The water from these wells will be filtered and treated prior t...o distribution at the City’s Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis (BWRO) treatment plant to reduce nitrate levels and provide disinfection. Customers may experience brief periods of water discoloration and or higher chlorine odor due to the change in chlorine disinfectant. During the shutdown disinfection is accomplished using the free Chlorine method as compared to the Combined Chlorine method used by the State. If discoloration is noticed it is suggested residents flush their faucets to run water through the system. The water department staff will be performing additional testing and hydrant flushing during this time to ensure distributed water meets all treatment and drinking water standards. Please feel free to call Damaris Hanson, Environmental Programs Manager 805-772-6265 or Joe Mueller, Utilities Division Manager 805-772-6300 if you have any questions. See more

As COVID-19 cases increase across California at a pace we haven't seen since the start of the pandemic, more people may come into close contact with someone who tests positive for the #COVID19 virus. Local health officials ask those individuals to self-quarantine until they get a call from a contact tracer. Thank you for your continued efforts to maintain social distance, wear masks and limit gatherings of more than 2 to 3 households. . For more details see link below ht...tps://www.slocounty.ca.gov//Residents-Should-Self-Quaran . To help stop the surge, California has announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring all non-essential work and activities to stop from 10 pm-5 am, now through 5 am December 21st. #stopthesurge #morrobayrocksolid Learn more: https://covid19.ca.gov/ See more

1 week until #ElectionDay2020. Make sure you get out and vote and read up on Morro Bay's Measure E-20 and the local general municipal election. Measure E-20 can provide additional source of locally controlled revenue for Morro Bay services. Learn more by visiting: www.morrobayca.gov/MeasureE20 For more information about the General Municipal Election visit: ... www.morrobayca.gov/735/Election-information #NovemberElection #Vote2020 #rocksolidtogether See more

Morro Bay Small Business Grant Program Are you a Morro Bay Small Business? Have you been negatively impacted by COVID-19? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then check out the City's new Small Business Grant Program. The Deadline to apply is October 30th!... This program was authorized by the City Council on October 13, 2020 and is fully funded with SB 1090 (economic development) funds - there is no impact to the City's general fund with this program. However, the City Council staff recognize that COVID-19 has taken a toll on our local businesses so if you are a Morro Bay small businesses that has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, either in terms of economic losses and/or new expenses to operate safely under State and County health guidelines we encourage you to review the grant requirements and criteria. If you meet these requirements please complete and submit an application to [email protected] by Friday, October 30th. Funds will be dispersed late November 2020. For grant application visit: http://morrobayca.gov//Morro-Bay-Small-Business-Grant-Prog #rocksolidtogether

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2021 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk's webpage. The deadline for application submission is Thursday, December 31, 2020 by 5:00 pm. Completed applications can be emailed, mailed or returned at the drop box located at City Hall. Learn more by visiting: www.morrobayca.gov/268/Boards-Committees-Commissions

We are celebrating National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day by recognizing the hard work and dedication put forth by our wonderful Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Through your leadership, business support, advocacy, education, training and collaboration, you have helped shape the future of Morro Bay! Thank you Morro Bay Chamber Board Members and Erica Crawford! #ChamberStrong #rocksolidtogether

Did you know this will be a historic statewide all mail-in ballot election? Check your voter registration today and make sure you read up on Morro Bay's Measure E-20 and the local general municipal election. Measure E-20 can provide an additional source of locally controlled revenue for Morro Bay services. Learn More by visiting: www.morrobayca.gov/MeasureE20 For more information about the General Municipal Election visit: www.morrobayca.gov/735/Election-Information #NovemberElection #vote2020 #rocksolidtogether

Thank you Helen Beard for helping to keep Morro Bay clean and beautiful - we appreciate you! #rocksolidtogether #mbtrashhero

Please join us in celebrating our October Business Heroes, recognized by the City Council during last night's Council meeting. Our October Business Heroes are Pizza Port, the Dutchman's Seafood House, Dealers Choice and Albertsons - they are being recognized for their perseverance, resiliency and creativity during these past seven pandemic months. The Business Hero program is a small gesture from the City to let our business community know that we see your struggles and appreciate your perseverance during these changing times. Congratulations Business Heroes - keep up your amazing work and great attitudes! #rocksolidtogether #mbbusinessheroe Dutchman's Seafood House Pizza Port Dealers Choice Albertsons

Have you read up on Morro Bay's Measure E-20? Measure E-20 can provide an additional source of locally controlled revenue for Morro Bay services. Learn More by visiting: www.morrobayca.gov/MeasureE20 For more information about the General Municipal Election visit: ... www.morrobayca.gov/735/Election-Information #NovemberElection #vote2020 #rocksolidtogether See more

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Hey Del Mar, Elementary and Family Partnership Charter Kids, Come into the Harbor Street Fire Station to Get This Year’s Fire Prevention Safety Packet! We will have a packet for you Monday thru Friday from 8am to 2pm... This year we are sharing about Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires involving cooking equipment. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is cool. Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop. Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. Also tell your parents to check your Smoke Detector when they change your clocks on Sunday November 1st In addition, work with your parents in developing a Home Fire Escape Plan by drawing a map, finding two ways out of each room, establishing a meeting place outside, and calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone outside or use a neighbor’s phone. WE are missing you this year at your school, but we understand we all have a responsibility to protect each other during this Pandemic. So please stop by our Harbor Street Fire Station for this year’s Fire Prevention packet and we are looking forward to seeing you at your school next year. Morro Bay Firefighters

Shout out to Katie Collins and Peggy Irving - MB Trash Heroes! #rocksolidtogether #mbtrashhero