July 2018 E-News

GREETINGS NEIGHBORS! 

Please take a minute to review the important community announcements and safety reminders below!

Upcoming tree trimming information: Duffy's Total Care Lawn Service, Inc will be trimming the Tides palms and hardwood trees on July 26 and July 27.  The first trim of our palms was done on March 13, 2018.  When the second trim is completed in July, each homeowner will receive an invoice for both the March and July trimmings.  Attached is a spreadsheet detailing the amounts each homeowner will be billed.  Do not remit payment at this time.  Payment will be due upon receipt of your invoice when the second trimming is complete.  If you have any questions about the trees listed for your home, please contact Jay Steinberg at j0275@optonline.net before July 15.  If you would like to have any tree trimmed that is not on the list, please contact Andrea of Duffy's at 561-433-0095 before July 15.

IMPORTANT REMINDER -  PLEASE DO NOT PARK CARS IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR ON PORTSIDE DRIVE ON JULY 26 - 27 AND CHECK THAT YOUR GATES ARE UNLOCKED SO THERE’S NO BLOCKED ACCESS FOR DUFFY’S TOTAL CARE LAWN SERVICE.  This will help expedite Duffy's work.  Anticipate a start time around 08:00 to 08:30 AM.  

July is National Firework Safety Month!

Recommended Safety Tips:

·      Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.

·      Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.

·      A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities.  Never give fireworks to children.

·      Alcohol and fireworks do not mix.  Save your alcohol for after the show.

·      Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.

·      Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.

·      Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.

·      Never relight a “dud” firework.  Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.

·      Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.

·      Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.

·      Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.

·      Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.

·      FAA regulations PROHIBIT the possession and transportation of fireworks in your checked baggage or carry-on luggage.

·      Report illegal explosives, like M-80s and quarter sticks, to the fire or police department.

July is UV Safety Month! 

Hurricane Season is here!

BASIC HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS TIPS

·      Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.

·      Put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate

·      If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.

·      Make a family emergency communication plan.

·      Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications.  To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”

SILLY SUMMER HUMOR