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1. Why Should I Compost?
2. What Do I Need to Get Started?

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1. Myth: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of the power plant emissions.
2. Myth: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of battery manufacturing.
3. Myth: There is nowhere to charge.
4. Myth: Electric vehicles don’t have enough range to handle daily travel demands.

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1. How can you reduce the chance of being stopped by law enforcement officers?
2. How do you know if you’re being stopped by law enforcement? What are you supposed to do?
3. What does the officer do before getting out of the patrol car? What should you do?
4. What will the officer ask you to do?
5. What happens if you don’t have a valid driver’s license?
6. What do you do if you’re given a warning?
7. What do you do if you’re given a ticket?
8. What can you do if you don’t understand the officer?
9. Will the officer report you to ICE?
10. What should you do if you are in an automobile accident, no injury?
11. What should you do if you’re in an automobile accident, with injuries?
12. What information are you required to give to the police, to the other driver?
13. If you are hurt, will someone contact your family or friends? Will someone help you if you don’t understand?
14. Why are there patrol cars parked in some neighborhoods?
15. What branches of local law enforcement are involved in check points?
16. How can you be informed about police activity in your neighborhoods and not be afraid?
17. What can you do if you think that the officer did something wrong or inappropriate?
18. How can you get a legal, officially recognized ID card?
19. What other forms of identification should you have?
20. Where can your community groups meet that you feel safe? We have been told that some don’t feel safe traveling to and from gatherings.
21. How can you get help for your children if they are bullied in school or community activities?
22. How can you get protection if you are bullied in your workplace?
23. Does ICE seek help from local law enforcement personnel, parole officers and court officials, or other officials? If a person is detained, what is the processing procedure, how can you get immediate h
24. If someone from ICE comes to your home, work, or stops your car, what should you do? Are they supposed to show identification? Do you have to answer questions? Who can help you if you don’t understand
25. How can you get help if you are physically attacked or victim of a crime? Can you get someone to be with you who can help you understand and get the help you need?

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1. What is 'wastewater'?
2. Who is responsible for water leaks?
3. I have an unusually large water bill. What should I do?
4. Where does the Town of Boone's water come from?
5. My water is cloudy and/or tastes bad. Who should I contact?
6. I have low water pressure in my home. Who should I contact?
7. What is the range of water pressure in Boone?
8. Who should I contact if I see a water leak or a water main break?
9. Who should I contact if a fire hydrant is leaking?
10. What should I do if I witness a sewage overflow?
11. Who should I contact if I have sewer backed up in my home?
12. Is the Town of Boone under any water restrictions?
13. Why would the Town of Boone change my water meter?
14. Why do Town employees operate hydrants?
15. Why is there a hole being dug in my street?

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1. Where Should I Place My Garbage Container and Recycling Bin?
2. What Should Go in My Recycling Bin?
3. What Shouldn't Go in My Recycling Bin?
4. My Recycling Bin is Damaged/Lost. What Should I Do?
5. Where can I Drop Off Recyclables That Don't Fit in the Bins/Aren't Accepted in the Recycling Bins?

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1. Is my property located within the Special Flood Hazard Area?
2. Is there an elevation certificate available for my home or business?
3. Is maintaining the drainage system on my private property my responsibility or the Town’s responsibility?
4. What are some tips for on how to reduce the chance of stormwater from ponding on my property?

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1. What is a WaterSense® High Efficiency Toilet?
2. Do I have to hire someone to install the toilet?
3. Can I participate even if I don’t own my home/rent from a homeowner?
4. Do I have to buy the toilet at a particular store?
5. Is there anything else I need to buy with the toilet?
6. How will I receive the rebate?
7. When will I receive my check?
8. Will the Town be checking to see that my toilet has been installed?
9. How long will the high efficiency toilet (HET) toilet rebate program last?
10. Are all of the toilets on the EPA WaterSense® list available at all retailers?

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1. When are bills due?
2. When are bills sent out?
3. Why can't I access my account online?
4. I prefer email bills. Is there a way to only receive billing statements via email?
5. Is the Town of Boone in charge of electric utilities?