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1. What can I do if I lost my pet?
2. Do I have to register a pet in Portland?
3. What do I do about a stray animal on my property?
4. How can I avoid dog attacks?
5. My pet was bitten by another animal, what should I do?
6. What animals spread rabies?
7. How can I tell if an animal is rabid?
8. Do coyotes carry rabies?
9. What do I do if I find a bat in my house?
10. What should I do if I find a dead bird?

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1. How often do I have to cut my grass?
2. I live next to an alleyway. What are my responsibilities?
3. What are the requirements for keeping shrubs and structures from hampering visability at intersections?
4. Why are these code enforcement matters necessary?

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1. What are the Community Center hours of operation?
2. What are the membership fees for the Community Center?
3. What does a membership to the Community Center include?
4. Is the Community Center available for rent?
5. What times are the Silver Sneakers classes?
6. How much is a Silver Sneaker membership?
7. What does a Silver Sneakers membership include?
8. Do you have group exercise classes?

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1. What can I burn in my backyard?
2. What is 2-1-1?
3. What is Code Red?
4. Prevent Dryer Fires
5. Are all firefighters paramedics?
6. Gas Barbecue Grill Safety Concerns
7. How far are barbecue pits required to be from buildings?
8. Why Should My Home Have Smoke Alarms?
9. Carbon Monoxide Danger
10. Does the Fire Department recharge or re-inspect fire extinguishers?
11. Does the Fire Department assist in installing child safety seats in cars?
12. Kitchen Fire Safety Tips:
13. Make and Practice your Home Escape Plan
14. How Do I Keep My Smoke Alarm Working?
15. Holiday Fire Safety Tips

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1. How often does the Board of Health inspect restaurants in city?
2. What does the state Lead Law require?

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1. What is 2-1-1 ?
2. What should I do about my pets?
3. How do I turn off my water?
4. What should be my first steps when a hurricane is reported coming towards town?
5. When can I return home after a Hurricane evacuation?
6. When is Hurricane Season?
7. Where can I find evacuation traffic information?
8. What steps should I take to prepare for Hurricane Season?
9. When and why should I evacuate?
10. Where can I get hurricane information while on the move?

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1. Why do I have to pay an additional registration fee in the same school year?
2. Where is registration held?
3. Why do I have to pay the same amount of monthly tuition on a short month such as December?
4. What age must my child be in order to enroll in Kidz Klub?
5. Must I pay even if my child does not attend?
6. When is monthly tuition due?
7. What is the cost for Kidz Klub?

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1. How do I contact a city department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. What are the pier hours?
2. Are there any parks that are available for rent?

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1. What phone number do I call for the Police?
2. How are Portland police officers trained
3. What is the requirement for display of my address?
4. Is there a teen curfew in Portland?
5. What is 2-1-1?
6. What is Code Red?
7. Where do I go to obtain a new driver license?
8. Do police officers have quotas for the number of citations they must write?
9. Do I need a permit for a block party?
10. How much is the alarm registration renewal charge?
11. What are the On-Street Parking Regulations?
12. Are there any parking bans in Portland?
13. Where can I find out about the laws related to parking?
14. Where do I report a streetlight or traffic light outage?
15. How can I get a "Slow - Children at Play" sign for my street?
16. How do I get a handicap parking permit?
17. How do I get a stop sign installed or the speed limit on my street lowered?
18. Can I contest a traffic ticket?
19. How do I file a police report?
20. Can I get a copy of the police officer's accident report?
21. Where do I register a Motor Vehicle?

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1. Who is responsible for street maintenance?
2. How do I report a pothole on the street?
3. There's a big crack in the sidewalk on our street. Who's responsible for repairs?
4. Who is responsible for driveway repairs to private residences and business?
5. Can I sweep leaves and grass on to the street for the street sweeper to pick up?
6. Where do I report a streetlight or traffic light outage?
7. Who is responsible for tree removal and/or trimming?
8. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the city storm drains?

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1. Who picks up our garbage and recycling?
2. When are the garbage collection days?
3. What items will NOT be picked up?
4. Who picks up bulky items?
5. How can I get a new recycle cart?

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1. How do I shut off my water?
2. How do I know if I have a leak?
3. I have a leak on my property. Can someone from the city fix it?
4. What is hard water?
5. How is hydrogen sulfide gas produced in a water heater?
6. Does the City of Portland add fluoride to its drinking water?
7. What is our water source?
8. How can I check for a leaky toilet?
9. What should I do if my sewer is blocked?
10. Where does city maintenance end?

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1. What are your hours of operation?
2. Is there a fee to join the Senior Center?
3. Is lunch provided at the Senior Center?

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1. What are the skate park hours of operation?
2. What are the skate park membership fees?

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1. Are the turf fields available for rent?
2. Are there youth sports available in Portland?

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1. Where can I pay my utility bill?
2. When is my bill due?
3. How can I start my new water service and do I have to pay a deposit?
4. I just need my water service on temporary, do I have to pay for a deposit?