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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

There is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects. Learn more here.

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Zoning Issues for Municipalities

Through a permitting system, zoning is used to prevent unauthorized nonconforming use or new development, which harms existing residents or businesses

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Bike Lanes

Manage your community’s risk by ensuring that you have properly designed bike lanes. From conditions to marking, this details need-to-know bike lane information.

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COI as Risk Management Tool

Public entities must manage risk of loss through transfer. This can and should be done whenever possible for increased protection. Here, we outline how.

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Crisis Planning

Most organizations experience some sort of crisis about once every two years, which is why proactive crisis planning is essential. Use this tool to get started.

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Dog Park Rules and Safety Tips

If your municipality includes dog park areas, these tips will help you to keep those areas safe. Learn from these sample dog park rules and visitor requirements.

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Sample Facility Use and Indemnification Agreement

Will a third party be using your facility for an event? If so, use this sample form to help lower your risk and exposure.

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Field Trip Tips

Field trips provide wonderful educational experiences for students, but can place schools at risk. These tips will help you put plans into place to ensure increased field trip safety.

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Inflatable Amusement Rides

Hosting a fair, carnival or festival or thinking about having a bounce house or inflatable ride? Keep this product safety commission guidance nearby.

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Investigating and Reporting Significant Occurrences

A significant occurrence is one that could generate a claim. Better prepare by using these tips on investigating and reporting.

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Liquor Liability

Could you have liquor liability exposures? Find out, and learn what to do to better protect your public entity with this resource.

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Managing Contracts

It’s important for public entities to have written contracts in place whenever working with third parties. Get tips for preparing and managing contracts here.

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Sewer Back-up Customer Notice

If your municipality is suffering from sewer clogs and back up problems, use this sample letter to help keep customers notified and aware of how to best prevent future issues.

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Sewer Back-up Prevention

Sewer authorities regularly respond to sewer backup complaints. To help reduce the potential for sewer back-ups at your customer’s property, use this tool.

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Utility Meter Access

Need to notify your utility customers about the importance of having meter access for readings? Get ideas from this sample utility meter access notice.

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Water Supply Resumption Customer Notice

If a business or home has water turned off for some time, there are many risks when turning that water back on. Here are tips to help protect your property when doing so.