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Did you notice Mother Nature has been stingy in the Pikes Peak region when it comes to rain? In fact, U.S. Drought Monitor data reveal that El Paso County and Teller County are in moderate drought while Pueblo County is in severe drought. These worrisome drought conditions bring increased wildfire risk.

Part of the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway Districts mission to provide a safe and environmentally functional waterway is to provide information on drought to keep our community informed of fire risk.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, the wildfire outlook has worsened in recent decades. The wildfire season lasts longer, fires tend to be larger and fire behavior is more extreme.

One explanation is the concept of naturally occurring wet and dry cycles. Unfortunately, we are in an extended DRY cycle. In the book New Mexico 2050, ecologist Craig D. Allen, PhD explains that the Southwest was relatively wet between the 1970s and 1990s and that the current dry spell began in the late 1990s. These phases are driven by heat patterns in the Pacific Ocean and are visible in the tree-ring record going back for centuries.

How is our watershed impacted by wildfires?

Knowing that were in an extended dry cycle is especially alarming, considering how severely wildfires can impact our watershed:

Less vegetation in a burn area can reduce snowpack conditions, resulting in faster and earlier runoff.

The soil in a burn area can become hydrophobic it actually repels water!

These conditions increase surface runoff and erosion, and this can lead to mudslides, flash floods, and debris flows that dump soil, rocks, and trees into our streams and reservoirs and endanger our citizens.

Increased carbon, manganese, and fire retardant enter our streams, which decreases water quality.

Our watershed has been impacted by the two most destructive fires in Colorado.

Wikipedia presents a List of Colorado Wildfires, detailing the largest and most destructive wildfires in Colorado since 1924. In the last decade, our region earned the unfortunate distinction of experiencing the two most destructive fires on record in Colorado.

The 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire scorched more than 18,000 acres, resulting in two fatalities, and the loss of 346 structures and was, up to that point, the most destructive fire in Colorado since 1924. Also, within days of fire containment, heavy rains coupled with unstable soil conditions resulted in devastating flash floods, with additional property losses and one fatality.

Just one year later, in 2013, the Black Forest Fire burned more than 14,000 acres. This tragic wildfire claimed the lives of two people and destroyed 511 structures, and it now ranks as Colorados most destructive fire since 1924.

Your wildfire mitigation efforts can help our watershed.

Improving the health of our waterways benefits us all by ensuring a high standard of water quality and excellent stormwater management. Simultaneously, this creates recreational opportunities and improves natural habit for wildlife. Each of us can reduce the danger of fire and its impact on our watershed by taking these wildfire risk reduction steps, presented by Firewise USA:

1. Home ignition zone Learn how to protect your home in the three ignition zones (immediate, intermediate, and extended).

2. Landscaping and maintenance

Prune tree branches six feet up the tree and around your home and remove bushes containing resins, oils, and waxes.

3. Roofing and vents To prevent ember entry, repair loose or missing shingles and put recommended screens on roof and attic vents. Consider replacing roofs with Class A fire rated shingles.

4. Decks and porches Remove vegetation and debris. Never store flammable materials such as propane tanks and firewood under decks or near your house.

5. Siding and windows Ideally, your home is constructed of fire-resistant siding such as brick, fiber-cement, plaster, or stucco. When its time to replace windows, choose dual-pane tempered glass.

6. Emergency responder access Is your house number clear and easy to read, even in the dark? If not, spending a few minutes on this easy task can save lives and property.

7. Ready, set and go Pay attention to fire conditions and have an evacuation plan.

Bill Banks is the executive director of the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District. The District was established in 2009, to manage, administer and fund capital improvements necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and improve the watershed for the benefit of everyone in the Fountain Creek watershed.

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The global market for Laminate Flooring is projected to reach US$21.3 billion by 2025, driven by new flooring trends that drive demand in favor of laminates given their virtually unlimited variety of styles, designs and colors available.

Homeowners are always on the lookout for beautiful flooring options at affordable prices. Laminate floors provide both the elegance and beauty of expensive natural wood, ceramic and porcelain titles at low prices. Made up of layers of adhered fiberboard with printed images of wood, tile or stone, laminate floors are today a popular choice among homeowners.

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Recent innovations in decorative overlays and improvements in physical characteristics such as protection against normal wear; advanced stain resistance; impact and indentation resistance; fade resistance; radiant heat resistance; dimensional tolerances; have all helped expand applications in both the residential and commercial sectors. Resistance to chemicals, for instance, is encouraging use of laminate flooring in beauty salons, laboratories, and healthcare facilities. Innovations in digital designs are making laminates perfect floor options for boutiques, bookstores, art galleries, dry cleaner shops, banks, gift shops, photography studios, hotel rooms, coffee shops, jewelry stores, professional offices, classrooms, and waiting rooms.

To impart elegance to a home, homeowners are using exotic grainy designs in rich colorations and textured details that can magically turn a kitchen into a vintage butler pantry. Wenge style flooring in deep chocolate tones is a perfect choice for homeowners wishing to impart to their living rooms a rich, elegant and expensive look of rare wood species. Waterproof laminates in exotic rich colors from golden honey tones to rich russet-brown help transform basement media room from being stuffy and lifeless into a bright multimedia retreat.

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WIESBADEN, Germany U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden has been working to renovate areas of the barracks and give Soldiers more space.Garrison commander Col. Mario A. Washington said the move had the support of Army leaders.Its in line with the Chief of Staff of the Army, our senior leaders and Gen. (Christopher) Cavolis first line of effort, which is the barracks and quality of life for Soldiers, so this has provided us an opportunity to work that line of effort, and its just, I believe, the right thing to do for the Soldiers.Improvements that can be made now are being done right away, such as painting, laying new flooring, restriping parking lots and revamping day rooms, said Donald Meyer, Chief Housing Division, USAG Wiesbaden.A team of carpenters, painters, roofers and gardeners executed numerous improvements at the Clay barracks to improve the quality of life for Soldiers living in this community, according to Rod Oshiro, director of Public Works.Gardeners have been clearing weeds and refreshed the sand volleyball court. They are set to begin targeted tree trimming this fall.Roofers began replacing shingles and installing metal flashing on gazebos. Staff coordinated with units to clean up trash and dilapidated grills. The next phase will consist of sanding and staining the rest of the structure with the help of the Soldiers who live there.Carpenters and painters removed the carpet and installed new flooring and window blinds and repainted the day room in Bldg. 1206. The renovation was capped off with replacement furnishings and a game table for the Soldiers to socialize.In addition, the garrison will give Soldiers more room in the barracks by offering staff sergeants the option to move to shared two-bedroom apartments in Crestview.From a quality of life standpoint for our service members, we cant meet the Army standard of 1 plus 1 barracks (one Soldier per room, connected by a shared bathroom) unless we do a major renovation, Meyer said. However, with utilization of excess Army housing (in Crestview), we can provide better quality of life for our sergeants and staff sergeants, which allows more barracks space for E-4s and below, which in turn improves everybodys quality of life.The Crestview apartments have a full kitchen, living room, dining area and basement storage. Washington said the extra space provides Soldiers the opportunity to unwind, which in turn improves readiness.People look at readiness sometimes as going to the range or doing physical activity, but readiness is also your mental health and being able to decompress from work, and this provides them that opportunity, he said.The commander said his goal is to take care of Soldiers, and improving their quality of life with more living space is one way of doing that.Taking care of service members and family members is my number one priority, and this is in line with that, Washington said. So any opportunity I get to take care of service members and their families, I take it.

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Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market was valued at USD xx Mn in 2019 and is expected to reach USD xx Mn by 2027 at a CAGR of 5.3% over the forecast period 2020-2027.

The report covers an in-depth analysis of COVID 19 pandemic impact on Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market by region and on the key players revenue affected till July 2020 and expected short term and long-term impact on the market.

Global Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring Market Dynamics;

VCT contains a high proportion of inorganic filter as compared to other floorings such as vinyl sheet flooring and vinyl tile flooring. Vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring is manufactured by using various natural materials limestone, plasticizer, and a copolymer of vinyl chloride (95 %) and vinyl acetate (5 %). A finishing layer of styrene-butadiene adhesive is used during installation. These Vinyl composition tile (VCT) floorings are used in various commercial buildings like hotel, hospitals, and commercial offices. Various factors such as high durability & low upfront cost as compared to other floorings, availability of wide range of colour in VCTs, resistant to abrasion heat, water, stains and dirts, rapidly expanding construction industry in many developing countries such as China, India, South Korea and ASEAN, growing population & urbanisation and rapid industrialisation are driving the Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring Market over the forecast period.

However, factors such as fluctuations in raw material prices, stringent rules and regulations on VCT flooring applications, lack of universal enforcement directives pertaining to manufacturing process of VCTs and less adoption in many underdeveloped countries are restraining the market growth over the forecast period.

Global Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) Flooring Market is segmented by product, by application and by region. By product, multiple-layered vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring held the highest market share in 2019 and is expected to keep its dominance over the forecast period. Multilayer vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring includes ceramic tiles, wood, laminate, stone, marble, bamboo, and terrazzo. Multiple-layered vinyl composition tile (VCT) floorings are highly water resistant and offers various benefits such as low maintenance, high reliability. Multiple-layered vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring is mainly used in commercial buildings such as shopping malls and corporate centers. By application, commercial application segment held the highest market share in 2019 and is expected to keep its dominance over the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring in this sector. Factor such as growing commercial construction activities in China, India, Brazil, South Korea, and United States, high spending on office spaces across the globe are driving the market growth of this segment over the forecast period.

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By geography, market is segmented into North America, APAC, Europe, MEA& Africa and South America. Among all these, Asia Pacific held the highest market share in 2019 and is expected to keep its dominance over the forecast period. Factors such as increasing number of new housing units, increase in population, and growing investments in the commercial & institutional constructions and infrastructural projects, higher spending on office spaces and favourable government policies are driving the market growth in this region. China is leading the Asia Pacific vinyl composition tile (VCT) market over the forecast period owing to growing construction of healthcare, educational, and industrial infrastructures in major provinces of China. APAC is followed by North America and Europe. North America is expected to hold the second largest market share over the forecast period owing to growing investment in the Construction Industry and rise in the number of renovation & remodelling activities in the United States and Canada. Europe is expected to hold the third largest market share over the forecast period owing to expansion in various end-user industries such as sports, automotive, hospitality, and others.

Report covers in depth analysis of key development, marketing strategies, supply-side and demand side indicators and company profiles of market leaders, potential players, and new entrants. Key players operating in this market are adopting various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as merger& acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborations, expansion, new product launches and patents to increase their regional presence and business operatations. Armstrong Flooring, Inc. is a major market player in the Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market. Armstrong Flooring, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring solutions, and it is a leading manufacturer of resilient products across North America and Europe. They have 8 manufacturing facilities globally equipped with high tech machineries and research and development labs. Armstrong Flooring, Inc, is working to provide good service, quality, and innovation to ensure it remains as strong and vital as its 150-year heritage.

The objective of the report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market including all the stakeholders of the industry. The past and current status of the industry with forecasted market size and trends are presented in the report with the analysis of complicated data in simple language. The report covers all the aspects of the industry with a dedicated study of key players that includes market leaders, followers and new entrants. PORTER, SVOR, PESTEL analysis with the potential impact of micro-economic factors of the market have been presented in the report. External as well as internal factors that are supposed to affect the business positively or negatively have been analysed, which will give a clear futuristic view of the industry to the decision-makers. The report also helps in understanding Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market dynamics, structure by analyzing the market segments and project Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market Clear representation of competitive analysis of key players by price, financial position, Product portfolio, growth strategies, and regional presence in the Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market the report investors guide.Scope of Global vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market

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North America APAC Europe MEA& Africa South AmericaGlobal vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring market Major players

Armstrong Flooring LG Hausys Mohawk Industries Inc. Shaw Industries Group Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CBC Flooring Congoleum Corporation Forbo Holding AG Tarkett S.A. Mannington Mills, Inc. Mohawk Industries, Inc Gerflor SAS IVC Group

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We asked our viewers and readers to send us photos of their DIY home renovations that were completed during quarantine, and we were absolutely stunned by the responses.

Not only did we get dozens of submissions showing photos full of incredible home makeovers, but a lot of viewers submitted before-and-after pictures -- and the attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly commendable.

From people finally building a deck in the backyard, to restoring an old piece of furniture or getting around to painting the walls of their home, our viewers got to work during the early days of quarantine.

Since we got so any submissions, we decided to show off some of the best of the best.

Ready for some before-and-after pics? We thought perhaps even if you havent done a project yet, these might give you some inspiration for the future.

This family did a makeover on their front lawn. Doesnt it look great? The person who submitted this photo said it was a family project, and it turned out a whole lot better than they expected.

This looks like a completely new kitchen. From the new floors to the painted cabinets and countertops, this looks absolutely fabulous.

These folks did a vamped-up master closet -- and its to die for. The chandelier was already great, but the new floors and paint on the walls really bring it all together, dont you think?

Sometimes all it takes it a fresh coat of paint, and you can have a room go from basic to chic in a few hours. These photos are proof.

When we asked for home renovation photos, we didnt specify what kind of home! This play house is perfect.

These parents really went above and beyond with a new coat of paint. You never would have guessed that it went under a renovation, right?

This really looks like a completely different backyard.

This viewer said they got rid of the shrubs and made their backyard more live-able for their summer staycations.

We think its pretty cool!

Talk about a transformation! It honestly doesnt even look like these two rooms were the same, but shockingly, they were! These folks knocked down a wall, and added new cabinets, countertops and appliances in the kitchen. It looks so great.

This viewer took down an old wallpapered wall and added a more modern and sleek-looking wooden wall. This is giving us some serious home renovation inspiration.

Putting in some new floors is never a bad idea. These viewers tore up their old carpet and installed a gorgeous hardwood floor.

This viewer watched YouTube tutorials on installing hardwood floors and did all of this gorgeous work themselves. Impressive!

This viewer redid her sons bathroom, and we love this modern feel. It doesnt take much to have a new look -- some fresh paint can really go a long way.

Would you believe that this viewer just put a fresh coat of paint on the fireplace, and thats it?

By just painting it, the fireplace has been completely transformed. The viewer said it is now the new focal point of the living room and they love it.

This is another bathroom renovation that we are obsessed with. They removed the tub in the bathroom, did some painting and added some boho design elements. Can we move in, please?

We love this renovation! These folks said they put new floors in their entire home, and they did it all by themselves. They also painted the walls and put in a new fireplace. It looks like it was a great project to do in quarantine.

We often dont think about renovating a hallway, but these folks did and it looks fabulous. It looks like they added some new paint and molding, and a few new decorations, as well.

These viewers said they scored a free patio table from Facebook Marketplace, so they got some cheap lawn chairs, sanded them down and painted them. They just added some new cushions, and their quarantine project came together, just like that.

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will reopen on Saturday, September 26, welcoming the community back for one-of-a-kind encounters with works of art. First to reopen will be 31 galleries of the Art of the Americas Wing, featuring the work of North, Central and South American and Caribbean artists, and including some of the MFAs most beloved objects. Two special exhibitionsWomen Take the Floorand the teen-curatedBlack Histories, Black Futureswill also reopen, offering visitors another chance to experience these cornerstone shows of the MFAs 150th anniversary year. The Museum will also unveilin short order three new and highly anticipated exhibitions that were originally slated to open in the spring:Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation(October 18, 2020May 16, 2021),Monet and Boston: Lasting Impression(November 15, 2020February 28, 2021) andCzanne: In and Out of Time(November 11, 2020February 28, 2021).Member Appreciation Days will take place September 23-25.

Museums play a crucial role in providing spaces for reflection, solace and inspiration. Were grateful to welcome Bostonians back to their MFA and bring a shared experience of art into the lives of many once again. This wasand will continue to bea challenging time for all of us, but we remain guided by our belief in the power of bringing art and people together, said Matthew Teitelbaum, Ann and Graham Gund Director.

The MFA will reopen at a reduced capacity in the interest of prioritizing the health and safety of visitors and staff.Advancetimed-entry ticketswill be required for all visitorsmembers and nonmembers alikeand will be released on a monthly basis (approximately two weeks before the start of each month, following a 24-hour member presale).

When the Museum reopens, visitors will have the chance to reconnect with hundreds of important works throughout four floors of the Art of the Americas Wing. Spanning 3,000 years, from the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica to the modern art capitals of Mexico City and New York, the objects found in these galleries embody the innate human desire to create meaning and beauty through art and crafta drive shared by Indigenous peoples, colonial settlers and immigrants, the free and the enslaved, artists trained and those self-taught. A new text panel at the Wings entrancecomposed by curators during the MFAs closurewelcomes visitors with a more inclusive vision of the arts of the Americas, a global interpretive approach that questions dominant historical narratives, challenges biases and seeks to highlight previously underrepresented cultures and artists. Later in the fall, two paintings by artist T.C. Cannon (Kiowa/Caddo), on loan from a local collector, will also be installed at the Wings entrance.

Over the coming months, new installations and careful reassessments will build upon initiatives launched in late 2019 with the addition of Charles Bird Kings portrait of the Pawnee leader Peskelechaco to the New Nation Gallery, which emphasizes that North America was home to a constellation of powerful Indigenous nations when the United States was founded. Visitors will also find updated labels reflecting fresh perspectives on iconic visitor favorites such as Thomas SullysPassage of the Delaware(1819), John Singleton CopleysWatson and the Shark(1778) and Paul ReveresSons of Liberty Bowl(1768); and the installation of an empty frame in the Boston on the Eve of Revolution Gallery, acknowledging those who contributed to this nations founding but by virtue of their race, class or preferences were largely left out of the visual record of the time. The Art of the Americas Multilingual Interpretation Initiative begins in September, soon bringing interpretation in Spanish, Chinese and Kryol (Haitian Creole)the three languages most commonly spoken in Boston after Englishas well as an Algonquian language, into the Wings opening gallery.

The MFAs upcoming fall exhibitions will mark milestone moments for the 150-year-old Museum. The groundbreakingWriting the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generationis the first major exhibition to chart Jean-Michel Basquiats relationship to early hip-hop culture, uniquely positioning him among his friends and fellow artists of color at the forefront of post-graffiti, a transformative moment in American art. And for the first time in a generation,Monet and Boston: Lasting Impressionassembles the Museums entire collection of 35 paintings by the beloved Impressionist mastericonic works that capture the beauty and mystery of the world around us. A concurrent exhibition,Czanne: In and Out of Time, places the paintings of Paul Czanne in conversation with those of his contemporaries, highlighting what made his art so distinctive when it was newand why it continues to fascinate today.Due to limited capacities,Writing the FutureandMonet and Bostonwill each require separate, timed-entry exhibition tickets($30 for nonmembers, free for members and youth) that include general admission. Wall texts and labels for the two exhibitions will be freely accessible via a new mobile app, and additional contentincluding videos and curated Spotify playlistscan be found on mfa.org.

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A company that makes tidal power turbines in Scotland has won a C$4m contract to install 15 of its machines in the waters of Nova Scotia, Canada in the latest attempt to realise the dream of generating power from the vicious tides of the Bay of Fundy.

An earlier attempt in 2009 saw a large turbine shredded by the high-velocity currents of the bay, which has the highest tidal range in the world.

Some 160 billion tonnes of water flow in and out twice a day, which the government believes believes represents a generating capacity of at least 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy.

Canada is betting that the smaller, aquadynamic profiles of Nova Innovations turbines, manufactured in Edinburgh, will allow them to withstand the violent tides.

Announced 9 September, the contract sees Nova Innovation install first just one of its 100kW M100 D turbines on the sea floor of Petit Passage in southwestern Nova Scotia, near the giant mouth of the bay. https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2020/09/government-invests-in-canadas-tidal-power-industry.html

Its performance will be monitored before another four are added in 2021, followed by another 10, making a total of 15 turbines by 2023, giving the array a generating capacity of 1.5MW. Nova Innovation has been operating three of these turbines in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, since 2016.

An earlier attempt in 2009 saw a large turbine shredded by the high-velocity currents of the bay, which has the highest tidal range in the world.

Some 160 billion tonnes of water flow in and out twice a day, which the government believes represents a generating capacity of at least 2.5 gigawatts of clean energy.

Canada is betting that the smaller, aquadynamic profiles of Nova Innovations turbines, manufactured in Edinburgh, Scotland, will allow them to withstand the violent tides.

Announcedon 9 September, the contract sees Nova Innovation at first install just one of its 100kW M100 D turbines on the sea floor of Petit Passage in southwestern Nova Scotia, near the giant mouth of the bay.

Its performance will be monitored before another four are added in 2021, followed by another 10, making a total of 15 turbines by 2023, giving the array a generating capacity of 1.5MW. Nova Innovation has been operating three of these turbines in the Shetland Islands in Scotland since 2016.

Canada is betting that the smaller, aquadynamic profiles of Nova Innovations turbines will allow them to withstand the violent tides (Nova Innovation)

It is a modest installation, but Canadian fisheries and oceans minister Bernadette Jordan said it was a step toward building a thriving tidal power industry across Canada.

With the longest coastline in the world, Canada should be a global leader in tidal energy, she said. This renewable energy source has the potential to substantially grow our blue economy in the long term, but we need to invest now.

Kim MacNeil, Nova Innovations Head of North American Business Development said: Canadas investment reflects the growing confidence worldwide in our technology and our ability to operate it in extremely challenging environments. It will be a huge step forward for tidal energy in Nova Scotia and Canada.

In the first attempt in 2009, a much bigger, 10-tonne turbine was installed on the floor of the Minas Passage, near the head of the bay where currents are twenty times faster than at Petit Passage, reports CBC.ca. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ottawa-pledges-9-6m-to-try-to-harness-bay-of-fundy-tidal-energy-again-1.5717559

Within 20 days all 12 of the turbines rotor blades were destroyed by 10-knot currents.

With the longest coastline in the world, Canada should be a global leader in tidal energy, she said. This renewable energy source has the potential to substantially grow our blue economy in the long term, but we need to invest now.

Kim MacNeil, Nova Innovations head of North American business development, said: Canadas investment reflects the growing confidence worldwide in our technology and our ability to operate it in extremely challenging environments. It will be a huge step forward for tidal energy in Nova Scotia and Canada.

In the first attempt in 2009, a much bigger, 10-tonne turbine was installed on the floor of the Minas Passage, near the head of the bay where currents are twenty times faster than at Petit Passage, reports CBC.ca.

Within 20 days all 12 of the turbines rotor blades were destroyed by 10-knot currents.

Top photograph: Low tide in the Minas Basin, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. Some 160 billion tonnes of water flow in and out of the bay twice a day (LeonardoDog/CC BY-SA 4.0)

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MarketPlace Logan announced the latest safety measures, contactless options and innovative new amenities taking flight at Boston Logan International Airport.

Some of the safety measures that have been put into place across the concessions program include:

In addition, the concessions program has launched new technology and amenities that have become critical throughout Boston Logan terminals such as in-airport food and delivery leaderAtYourGate, airport e-commerce platformGrab andPPE Vending Machines by Hudson.Travelers can use the AtYourGate contactless delivery service to receive a meal within 30 minutes or less from airport eateries such as: B. GOOD, Not Your Average Joes, Lucca, WPizza, Burger King and more. Coming this fall, AtYourGate and Grab will debut the next generation of airport e-commerce ordering at Boston Logan allowing travelers to order through a variety of digital channels across terminals enabling a more efficient and stress-free experience. Hudson PPE vending machines featuring individual and bulk packaged masks, sanitary wipes, hand sanitizer, latex gloves, multi-use thermometers and portable and rechargeable UV-C sanitizers for mobile devices and personal items are now available pre-security within Hudson stores pre-security in Terminals A and B.

We have made every effort to adjust and improve the Boston Logan Concessions Program to keep employees and passengers safe and healthy. In collaboration with our partners at Massport we have not only made necessary adjustments but also introduced new pilot programs and technology to elevate the options available and further facilitate social distancing for our travelers. There is a variety of grab-and-go options throughout the airport, ordering to go through AtYourGate as well as sit down dining options allowing travelers to have a meal safely and feel comfortable doing so while passing through Boston Logan, said Paul McGinn, president of MarketPlace Development.

Boston Logan International Airport has also already initiated the following safety measures:

This update coincides with restaurant re-openings including iconic favorites such as: B.GOOD in Terminals A and B, Kellys Roast Beef, Lucca and Not Your Average Joes in Terminal B, and Wahlburgers in Terminal C.

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