Vacuum it once or twice a year to remove any dust or cobwebs. This will cut down on false alarms. Most battery powered smoke detectors will 'chirp' sporadically when the battery is weak. The Fire Department recommends that batteries be changed twice a year, perhaps two personally significant days, or when you change your clocks in the spring or fall.
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There is a test button on the detector. If you push it and the detector makes a sound, the battery is OK. The standard recommendation is to change batteries twice a year, regardless of their condition.
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Dial 9-1-1 and report the address.
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If you have specific questions you may call one of our HAZ MAT specialist at 216-664-6664. FEMA has information online here.
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A patch may be obtained by writing a letter to the Chief.
Cleveland Fire Chief
1645 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
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Dial 911 or 216.621.1212.
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Contact the County Jail for all inmate information.
Last updated: 01/14/2019 - 1:27pm
If a child is found in violation of curfew, minor misdemeanor citations are issued to the parents.
Students must not be on the streets on school days between 10 am and 2 pm. There are exceptions for early dismissal, alternative schools, and working students. In those cases, the student must have either a pass or ID indicating the alternate school and/or working hours.
At age 12, students must be off the street by dark, ages 13 and 14 must be off the street by 9:30 pm, ages 15 to 16 must be off the street by 11 pm and students age 17 must be off the street by midnight.
Last updated: 01/16/2019 - 9:06am
Call your local police station and ask for the Commander’s Office or the Vice Unit. Or call 3-1-1. You do not have to leave your name and number.
Please have as much information as possible including the address, time/day of most activity and where they make transactions (side door, alley, etc.). If there is a crime in progress, report it to 911.
Last updated: 02/07/2023 - 1:52pm
Go to the Division of Police Records File Section, on the 3 rd floor of 1300 Ontario St, Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 8am and. 3:30pm. You will need the person’s complete name, social security number, and date of birth. The criminal records check will list all of their felony and misdemeanor arrests. The cost is five cents per copy
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