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UPDATE (4:04 pm): At this time card payments are processing successfully, and you are okay to proceed if you need to make payment. Thank you for your patience.

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Our card processor is experiencing intermittent service disruptions today, which may prevent card payments made through SmartHub (or through our office) to fail to complete. If you need to make a payment, we recommend waiting until this issue is resolved. As soon as we have received notice that the issue has been resolved, we will update this post.

Before lighting a bonfire, look up and look around. Keep fires, sparks, smoke and gathering areas well away from overhead power lines.

Your heating system is about to work hard all winter, which means a little maintenance now can go a long way! One simple heating-efficiency tip: check your HVAC filter. A dirty or clogged filter can restrict airflow and make your system work harder to keep your home comfortable. Make cleaning or replacing your filter part of your regular home maintenance routine.

As fall temperatures fluctuate, your thermostat settings can make a difference on energy bills. On cooler days, lower the thermostat to limit heating costs, and raise it during days that are warmer to control air conditioning usage. On milder days, consider turning off your heating and cooling system altogether.

For your safety, find out if your medical device is compatible with backup power, like XC Batteries or a generator, in case of a power outage. Check how long it can operate during an outage and keep device-specific supplies on hand.