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Ev troev�z( Not%f catLow The Code RED Emergency Notification is a fast com- munication service allowing the City and County to notify citizens of an emergency situation. Examples of times when CodeRED system could be utilized: drinking water contamination, utility outage, evacua- tion notice, missing person, fire or flood, weather emergency, bomb threat, hostage situation, chemical spill or gas leak, and other emergency incidents where rapid and accurate notification is essential for life Your New C�t� CokAzbL The November 2012 election brought about some changes to the Hugo City Council. Running unop- posed, Councilman Tom Weidt was elected Mayor and began his term in 2013. After serving on Commis- sions for several years, Weidt served as Councilman - At -Large for 4 years. Tony Bronk was elected as safety. To receive CodeRED and emergency weather warning calls, you must register your home, cell phone, or business phone number in the CodeRED database. Take a moment to provide this information by visiting the City of Hugo's website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us and clicking on the CodeRed link on the right side of the home page. This service is free to all Hugo residents and businesses located within Hugo. Councilman -At -Large. Phil Klein was re-elected by Ward 2. Former Hugo Mayor of 16 years, Fran Miron, was elected as County Commissioner for Washington County. Miron passed the gavel to Mayor Weidt at a ceremony in January 2013, marking the beginning of Weidt's two year term. Ewt.eoLol Ask Borer The emerald ash borer has continued to spread, killing millions of ash trees in Minnesota cities. The City recommends that property owners research the emerald ash borer and determine the best course of action for their personal property. There are a couple of common ways used to prevent and minimize the impact on your ash trees. These in- clude forest management and diversification of tree species. The other common option is continued use of preventative treatments on ash trees. If any ash trees are infested, a contractor should be hired to cut down and dispose of the trees properly. Whether you have property with ash trees or not, please remember that the transfer of firewood is discouraged and should be done with caution as needed. On parks and other city properties, trees and forests have always been managed to include a diversity of species. Significant impacts due to the emerald ash borer are not anticipated on City -owned lands. For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer, please go to: http://www.extension.umn.edu/issues/eab/