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Our mission is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons in the City of Indianapolis.
Happy holidays to you and yours from all of us at DBNS! ❄️✨ Our offices will be closed from noon, Dec. 23 through Dec. 25. We'll be back Friday, Dec. 26 with normal hours.
about 1 month ago
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With Weather™️ in the forecast, Department of Public Works snow crews are on rotating, 12-hour shifts. If you do happen to venture out tonight, give the plows plenty of room to properly salt & clean the roadways. Stay safe and warm, Indy! Watch out for Weather™️.
about 1 month ago
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❄️EXTREME COLD ALERT❄️ Cats and dogs can get frostbite and hypothermia, too. When temps are below 20°F, owners must bring their pets inside. (It's also illegal to set traps when it's this cold outside.) If you do see a stray or an animal in distress, contact the Mayor's Action Center:
request.indy.gov
about 1 month ago
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WISH-TV
about 1 month ago
YOUR FORECAST | Accumulating snow will head in our direction later tonight. We will see a messy Friday morning commute. More snow moves in on Saturday and then a bitter blast of cold air comes in for the end of the weekend.
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Accumulating snow tonight, messy Friday morning | Dec 11, 2025
Accumulating snow tonight with a messy Friday morning commute. Many spots may pick up 2-4 inches with some areas see 5 inches.
https://www.wishtv.com/weather/accumulating-snow-indianapolis-forecast/
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There are 90+ miles of greenways throughout Marion County, with 30 *more* miles of greenways expected to open by 2028. Whether you walk, bike, or just love green spaces, your input matters. Help shape the future of the greenways system by submitting feedback!
gis.indy.gov/.../3a9d2e57...
about 2 months ago
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DBNS' unofficial mascot, Freedom Bird, wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, DBNS will close at noon today. We will remain closed on Thursday and Friday and will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 1. 🦃Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
about 2 months ago
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In January, DBNS will launch a new continuous vacancy program that targets “the worst of the worst”—properties that have racked up multiple repair orders with no signs of compliance. 🏚️➡️🏠 Learn more on
@wthrcom.bsky.social
:
www.wthr.com/article/news...
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New program will target 150-200 vacant Indianapolis homes in 2026
The city is hoping a new “continuous vacancy program” will help longtime properties in disrepair come into compliance and become family homes.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/new-program-will-target-150-200-vacant-indy-homes-in-2026-continuous-vacancy-indianapolis-abandoned-properties/531-32798132-21c1-48e3-9869-6e6bb1d67fdb
2 months ago
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Congratulations to Alena Jones on her promotion to Deputy Director of Construction & Business Services! Alena previously served as the admin of DBNS’ stormwater & infrastructure team and will now oversee our permitting, inspection, compliance, & licensing teams. Congratulations, Alena! 👏🎉
2 months ago
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It's a little soggy out there. ☔️ While it may seem like a gentle autumn rainstorm, more wet weather is on the way. To stay safe, review flood safety tips & visit our website for info about flood insurance, floodplains, & flood management:
www.indy.gov/activity/flo...
4 months ago
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WHAT: Knozone Action Day WHEN: TODAY, July 23 WHY: Ground-Level Ozone WHO: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) 📲 Sign up for text or email alerts at
smogwatch.in.gov
or
airnow.gov
6 months ago
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Thank you 🙌 to all the amazing volunteers and DBNS staff for joining us at our Near Eastside neighborhood cleanup! And shoutout to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. for their ongoing partnership. Our next cleanup is Aug. 21, on the Northwest side. Sign up here:
www.kibi.org/volunteer/
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6 months ago
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Shoutout to
@wrtv.bsky.social
for joining us at our neighborhood cleanup with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful! Thanks for highlighting the work DBNS does throughout
#Indy
to keep our communities clean. 🧹💙
www.wrtv.com/news/local-n...
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Indianapolis hosting neighborhood cleanups in problem areas across the city
The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services is organizing clean-up days throughout the city, focusing on problem zones like those found on the northeast side.
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-hosting-neighborhood-cleanups-in-problem-areas-across-the-city
6 months ago
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As the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino said, "Clean up, clean up! Everybody, everywhere." 🦖 On July 17, join DBNS & Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for a cleanup! It'll be "dino-mite," as the late (debatable), great (debatable) Barney the Dino once said.🦖
www.kibi.org/volunteer/pr...
7 months ago
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Department of Business and Neighborhood Services
Indianapolis Public Library
7 months ago
Due to a planned neighborhood water shutdown by Citizens Energy Group, the East Washington Street Branch will be closed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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WISH-TV
7 months ago
YOUR FORECAST | A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon, but most areas should stay dry with warm temperatures. Highs will reach the upper 80s.
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Warm and humid with some rain chances across central Indiana this week | July 8, 2025
Weather forecast for Indianapolis: Seasonable temperatures, pop-up rain chances, and scattered showers on Wednesday. Highs in the mid-80s.
https://www.wishtv.com/weather/indianapolis-weather-forecast-rain-chance/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Happy
#FourthofJuly
! A few resources for y'all: ❗️Today & Sat. are
#Knozone
Action Days. Learn more about air quality:
knozone.com
🎆Firework safety tips:
www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...
🚗Get a discounted Uber or Lyft:
www.wfyi.org/news/article...
However you celebrate, have a safe, relaxing wknd!
7 months ago
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‼️TOMORROW & SATURDAY have been declared
#Knozone
Action Days by the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability. The AQI will be in the orange. A few tips: ✅ Opt for a clean commute ✅ Avoid letting vehicles idle ✅ Refuel when it's cool ✅ Make fewer trips As always, stay safe! Learn more at
knozone.com
7 months ago
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This
#LightningSafety
infographic from
@nws.noaa.gov
Indianapolis is ... enlightening. 🌟⚡💡
7 months ago
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Freedom Bird has an announcement! 🦅🦅 In honor of July 4th, our office & lobby will be closed this Friday. We will resume normal operations & hours on Monday. We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe, enjoyable holiday weekend! 🎆
7 months ago
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Temps will be in the low 90s again today, & the
@nws.noaa.gov
says the heat index will be around 100. 🥵 As Paris Hilton said in 2006, “That’s hot.”
#millennialreference
Say safe (and cool 🧊🧊🧊) by following these tips from
@wthrcom.bsky.social
:
www.wthr.com/article/weat...
7 months ago
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We’ve got spirit,
#YesCers
we do.
8 months ago
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Our new road closure viewer gives you access to critical info about road projects, ROW permits, & special events. It also incorporates data from DPW so you can take look at both city projects & private developments that affect the ROW. Check it out!
roadclosures.indy.gov
10 months ago
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