January 23, 2026
Be prepared for winter storms: A significant snowstorm and extreme cold are expected in the St. Louis area this weekend. Exercise caution and prioritize safety while traveling, walking, or clearing snow. If possible, please remain at home for your safety and to give time for all roads to be cleared. Here are some reminders to help ensure everyone stays safe and informed:
No street parking during snow events: Every street in Bel-Nor is designated as a snow route and will be plowed if 2"+ of snow is forecasted. A city ordinance requires that vehicles be removed from the streets to provide plows with the necessary space to clear the roads. If street parking obstructs the plow's path and makes it unsafe to operate, plowing will not occur, this includes pre-treating the streets. This precaution is taken to prevent potential damage to your vehicle. Keep your vehicle safe and get a clear street by moving your vehicle off the street prior any actual sleet/ice/snow.
Streets will be treated Friday evening into Friday night. After 2” of snow, crews will be deployed to clear the streets. This will repeat for every 2” of snow, we are predicted to get between 7 and 12 inches.
After the snow stops, plowing throughout the entire metro area will continue. MoDot is predicting that clean-up will continue into Monday. Please be safe in the snow and with the record cold temperatures predicted for the next week.
Please pass this message onto neighbors that may not get the Chimes or see the posted signs.
Beautification Committee: We would like to express our gratitude for their hard work in making Bel-Nor a great place to live. In 2025, they took the initiative to organize the Garden Tour, Plant Sale, Holiday Decorating Contests, Street Dance, and Santa’s Visit, along with various other efforts to care for the islands.
Stay tuned for more fun events in 2026! If you are interested in helping to organize these events, please reach out to: belnorbe@gmail.com
Annual Tree Trims and Removals: Crews are out in the city removing dangerous limbs and trees on the easements and city property. Please give them plenty of room to work. Crews should be finished by the end of January.
CERT TRAINING: Be prepared when disaster strikes. The North County Police Department is offering free community training sessions beginning this spring, open to all residents in the Normandy area.
This hands-on opportunity equips participants with practical skills to help protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors during emergencies—especially in situations where professional responders may be delayed.
St. Louis County Library cardholders can experience Headspace for free! Headspace makes mediation and mindfulness techniques available online so more people can experience the benefits of meditation anytime, anywhere. Learn more.
Neighborhood Preservation: Roughly 3,300 home fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring 270 more. Extension cords can overheat and cause fires when used improperly, so keep these important tips in mind to protect your home and workplace.
Don’t attempt to plug extension cords into one another
Make sure extension cords are properly rated for their intended use, indoor or outdoor, and meet or exceed the power needs of the device being used
Inspect cords for damage before use. Check for cracked or frayed sockets, loose or bare wires, and loose connections
Do NOT nail or staple extension cords to walls or baseboards
Do NOT run extension cords through walls, doorways, ceilings, or floors. If a cord is covered, heat cannot escape, which may result in a fire hazard
Never use three-prong plugs with outlets that only have two slots. Never cut off the ground pin to force a fit, which could lead to electric shock
Do NOT use an extension cord or power strip with heaters or fans, which could cause cords to overheat and result in a fire
Source: The Electrical Safety Foundation International
Neighborhood Safety: From the Audubon Society: As the winter weather continues, consider alternatives to rock salt or synthetic ice melt. A brine solution can easily be made at home. A brine solution is a salted water and is used in the same manner as rock salt or ice melt. It is an effective way to melt ice and snow but uses a fraction of the salt, reducing the amount of harmful runoff entering waterways and impacting aquatic wildlife. To learn more brine solutions, click below:
Meetings & Reminders
February 16: Monthly BOA Meeting, 7:30 pm
Thanks for reading, stay safe and warm!
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