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Thursday, 02-Sep-2010 13:50:48 EDT

Bedford Fire Department Has Free Smoke &
CO Detectors

And they'll install them too!

Posted 04 February 2010

The Bedford Fire Department (Company #1) has FREE smoke detectors and CO detectors at the Station house. Smoke detectors are vital for alerting you and giving you time to get your family to safety before a real disaster happens. CO detectors are especially important where you have gas or propane heat. Don't take the risk! These are free and the Department will install them for you.
Contact: Brad Creasy, Chief, Bedford Fire Department
540.587.6099 bedfordfd@bedfordva.gov

Under Construction

The City of Bedford website is in transition to a new format this Fall

Posted 20 November 2009

Please bear with us during the implementation while we move all of our pages over. We apologize for any inconsistencies and inconvenience as we make this important transition. Please contact us if you have any concerns!
Contact: Corey Crompton, IT Manager
540.587.6121 admin@bedfordva.gov

Bedford Says NO to Recession

City businesses are turning their backs on bad times

Posted 15 July 2009

City businesses are turning their backs on bad times ... see the full video on WDBJ-7 by clicking this link!

City Offices closed September 6th

Labor Day closure and Trash Routes

Posted 26 August 2010

The City of Bedford will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling scheduled for pick up on Monday, Septemember 6 will be collected on Tuesday, September 7.

FREE Bike Helmets

City PD Giving Away Children's Helmets

Posted 15 July 2010

The City of Bedford Police Department is handing out free bicycle helmets to children ages 3-12 years old, while quantities last through a grant program with the Virginia Department of Health. Helmets will be given out on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, while quantities last. We suggest you call the Department at 540.587.6013 before coming out.

Please fill out the following forms and bring them with you when you come with your child for their free helmet:
Helmet Info & Form
Safety Review
An officer will go over the safety review with you and your child and measure your child for a helmet.
Contact: Kelly Mitchell, Bedford Police Department
540.587.6013 police@bedfordva.gov

Free Car Seat Check

Posted 26 August 2010

The City of Bedford Police Department is offering a FREE Car Seat Check on Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Food Lion Parking Lot on Longwood Avenue. Please stop by to ensure your car seat is installed properly!

BUILDING NUMBERS

Building numbers are missing from many of the existing buildings in the City!

Posted 30 September 2009

They may have been taken down and not replaced as a result of painting, siding or other maintenance. The lack of a building number, displayed in such a manner as to be readable from the street, is a violation of the law. But it's more than that!

Readable building numbers are also:

• Critical to our 911 Emergency Personnel
  This could mean life or death!
• Helpful to our utilities
• Important to ensure package delivery
• Vital for billing and mailing

We recommend minimum 4" numbers, but up to 8" are even better. If you're unable to install the numbers yourself, ask a friend or neighbor to help.
It's your community - be part of it!
Contact: Jimmy English, CBO, Code Compliance
540.587.6021 codecomp@bedfordva.gov

ELIMINATION OF CITY DECALS

New for 2009, you no longer need to purchase City decals

Posted 1 May 2009

Vehicle decals are no longer required for 2009! Please notify the Commissioner of the Revenue with ANY CHANGES in your address OR if you sell or purchase a vehicle. Thank you!
Contact: Valerie Wilson, Commissioner of the Revenue
540.587.6051 commissioner@bedfordva.gov

CONCERNED ABOUT
ELECTRIC BILLS?

Utility bill estimator, Energy Depot, and more tools ...

Posted 30 October 2008

Check out our Utility Bill Estimator Page! Put in your meter size (water or electric), your location, and click "calculate". Works whether you're a City or County resident, residential or commercial/industrial. This can help for budgeting especially with the cold winter months. If you decide that you'd like to discuss our budget plan, please contact the Utility Billing office and they can get you more information and help get you set up on a budget.

NEW! - Energy Depot

Take charge of your energy costs with new tools!

Provided by our partner AMP-Ohio, these tools let you look closely at the consumption for your heat pump, appliances, and more. Find out how much money you can save with insulation, an upgraded furnace, or replacement windows. Estimate your bills in a variety of scenarios. Fin out the latest about CFC bulbs, energy credits, and much, much more. You'll want to bookmark this site ... it will help you take charge of your energy consumption and save money. Note: this link will direct you off of the City of Bedford website; the City is not responsible for the content of outside websites.
Contact: Electric Department
540.587.6071 electric@bedfordva.gov

Get Alerts & Notifications from the Police!

Text Alerts, Emails, Pages, and Newsletters

Posted 25 January 2010

Sign up now for alerts from our Police Department - it's FREE and safe. Go to www.nixle.com, sign up for a free account, and you'll get text messages to your mobile or handheld device whenever the PD puts one out. Or, you can get them via email - it's your choice!

When you go to the site, make sure to put "Bedford" in the search for locality box; capitalization is important! Once you see "Bedford, VA" in the list, choose that. Sign up for the free account and you're done!

Also, try the FREE Bedford Police Email Newsletter! Neighborhood meetings, alerts, tips, crime info and more. It's free to subscribe to and you can un-subscribe at any time. Give it a try!