CityScope: July - August 2022

Citizens Academy begins in August

The Chandler Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy is a free program designed to provide an inside look at the Chandler Police Department. Participants will learn about the operations and resources of the department, and will walk away with more awareness and understanding of law enforcement’s role in our community. 

The next academy is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. each Wednesday, from Aug. 17 through Nov. 9, 2022. Registration will be available starting July 18, 2022. 

For more information, visit Citizens Police Academy, or call 480-782-4960.

Monsoon safety tips and reminders

June 15 through Sept. 30 is the official Arizona monsoon — a season known for high temperatures, dust storms and heavy 
moisture. The following tips are provided to help keep you safe:

• During a heat advisory, drink plenty of fluids and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Stay indoors and avoid strenuous 
• exercise during the hottest part of the day. You should NEVER leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.  
• Thunderstorms and heavy winds can damage property and power lines. Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage. 
• Visit chandleraz.gov/monsoon for tips to reduce monsoon damage to your trees.
• In case of power outages, contact your utility company (SRP 602-236-8811 or APS 1-855-OUTAGES).
• For those caught outdoors during a storm, find shelter, or go to a low-lying, open place away from trees, poles or metal objects. 
• Get out of swimming pools, boats and away from all water. 
• If, while you are driving, you approach a storm of any kind, reduce speed and turn on your headlights. 
•  In a thunderstorm, pull safely onto the shoulder, stay in the car and turn on the emergency flashers.  
•  In a dust storm, if you cannot see more than 300 feet, it is time to get off the road. If traveling on a freeway, exit at an exit ramp find a safe place to stop. If no exit ramp is near, pull completely off the roadway. Turn off driving lights and all 
• vehicle lights, including emergency flashers. Set your emergency brake and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Stay in the vehicle with your seatbelts buckled and wait for the storm to pass. 
• Always obey traffic warning signs and avoid flooded roadways.

Chandler Activates Drought Management Plan

Due to worsening conditions on the Colorado River, the City of Chandler has activated Stage One of its Drought Management Plan, which will focus on drought public awareness and expanded water conservation promotion. Even though the City can still meet the water needs of our residents and businesses, prioritizing water conservation is more important than ever. To learn more about Chandler’s drought preparedness, visit our website: chandleraz.gov/drought.

City staff briefed City Council on June 20, providing an update on Chandler’s water supplies and the potential impacts of Colorado River shortages. Chandler is well prepared for future Colorado River shortages with a diverse water supply that includes surface water, groundwater and reclaimed water.

Surface water from the Salt and Verde Rivers is delivered by Salt River Project and surface water from the Colorado River is delivered by Central Arizona Project. The City also owns more than 30 municipal wells to access groundwater supplies when needed. Reclaimed water is a valuable water supply that reduces demand for drinkable water supplies. Reclaimed water is wastewater the City has treated for reuse and delivers for irrigation and industrial uses, to recharge the aquifer deep beneath the City and to support riparian wetlands and man-made lakes.

Water conservation works. Through water conservation, the average Chandler household uses 20% less water today when compared to 25 years ago. To learn more about Chandler “Water Conservation in Action” visit Water Conservation in Action.

Did you know that approximately 70% of residential water use happens outdoors? Xeriscape landscaping and smart irrigation controllers are powerful tools to help reduce outdoor water use, saving thousands of gallons per year.

Questions? Call 480-782-3580 or email conserve@chandleraz.gov.

Ways to Conserve

• Find and fix your leaks. Contact us to schedule a free water-wise site visit today.
• Install a smart irrigation controller and save up to $250.
• Remove your grass and convert to xeriscape landscaping. Apply for a turf removal rebate and save up to $3,000.
• Learn about the optimal water use for your home with our online water calculator.
• HOAs receive free customized water budgets with aerial imagery and monthly reports to optimize irrigation scheduling, saving water and money.
• Attend a water-wise workshop or view archived videos online.
• Explore drought tolerant landscaping options. Visit: Water-wise Landscaping in Chandler.
• Visit Chandler Water Conservation to learn more.

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