b'A s the days get shorter and the weather cools From the Chief of Policedown, its a great time to brush up on a few 1.Watch for kids.School is back in session, and little safety tips for the season!ones can be unpredictable near traffic. Please slow down around our schools, parks, and apartment complexes. Rememberthose automated speed cameras near schools are set to 20 MPH, and they mean it!2.Dont warm up and walk away.Every fall, we get reports of cars stolen after being left running to warm up. Its not only illegalits an easy target for thieves. Toss on a jacket and stay with your vehicle while its running. Finally, a huge thank-you to the men and women of the 3.Free steering wheel locks!Thanks to a recent grant,Des Moines Police Department. Rain or shine, theyre out for free there every dayresponding to calls, helping neighbors, the Des Moines Police Department has a large supply of Coffee with a Cop Neighborhoodand keeping Des Moines safe. We appreciate all they do for steering wheel locks available at community Watch our community!events. Stop by a orChief Theodore BoeT hmeeting to grab one while supplies last!based on U.S. Department of Minor Home Repair ServicesHeo uCsitinyg o af nDde Us rMbaonin Deesv iesl oopnmcee angt a(HinU pDr)o invcidoimneggmuiindeolri nheosm. Teh rise pisa diro nsee rbvyi cperso vtoid Cinitgy f rreees ident repairh soemrveicoews ntoe rims wprhoov eh tahvee h eeaxlttrhe amnedl sya lfoewty o tfo o ulro wres iidnecnotms eass they live in their homes. Funding for this program is provided by a Community Development Block Grant through King County. Services provided include but are not limited to:Electricalfaulty lights, switches, plugs, circuits or exhaust fansPlumbingfaulty toilets, clogged drains, leaking faucets, faulty water heatersDisability Aidsinstallation of grab bars, hand rails, hand held showerheads, bath seats, high toilets, access ramps and application of non-skid surfacesSafetyinstallation of smoke alarms, security/safety lights, carbon monoxide alarmsand locksetsOtherfaulty furnaces, faulty gutters and roof leaks, broken window glass panesBe an owner/occupant within the Des Moines city limits for at least one year with no intention How do I qualify for these free services?of selling in the next 12 months, have proof of home owners insurance, and meet the HUD income guidelines for the program.Complete the application processRequest an application by email at THickey@desmoineswa.gov or by calling (206) 870-6535How do I apply? Once your application is processed and evaluated you will receive a phone call informing you of your acceptance or non-eligibility for our program. Upon acceptance your job will be referred to one of our contractors who will call you to make an appointment to perform those services. Services that are required for your health and/or safety are the highest priority.DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|WINTER 2026|9'