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It's a good day to get some exercise so you go to one of our gyms to walk on the treadmill and enjoy classic rock on the television. Suddenly your workout is disrupted by the person on the treadmill next to you talking on a cell phone. You also realize that another person is listening to the radio which you can hear. Is this allowed? The answer is no. The Community Guidelines list the rules for the workout rooms. The use of the equipment is for residents or tenants only. Children and adult guests are not allowed. You must wear proper workout attire including athletic shoes and clothing. The use of the equipment is on a first-come, first-serve basis and you must limit your cardiovascular equipment usage to 30 minutes when others are waiting. There is no saving of equipment allowed. Please no slamming or dropping of weights! And definitely no cell phone use or using audio or video devices without headphones. Each resident or tenant is requested to use a towel or the provided sanitary wipes to wipe equipment down after use. No food or beverages are allowed other than liquid in sealed plastic containers. All equipment is to be used in a safe and correct manner as posted or deemed by the staff and the use of the equipment is at your own risk. If at any time you feel exhausted, over-heated or light-headed, please stop exercising and inform a staff member that you may need assistance. The Board of Directors recommends that all persons have a physical exam before starting or continuing with an exercise program. Many other activities are available for physical fitness including our trail system. Keep in mind, though, that strollers are not allowed on the trails and guests (adults and children) must be accompanied by a resident at all times. As active adults, taking physical fitness seriously is important. We are fortunate to have the choice of several work out rooms and a variety of different types of equipment. So put on that proper workout attire and give it a try. The Rules & Regulations Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 9 am in the RCN Conference Room. Join us! ~ Margie Chadburn Rules & Regulations committee FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | OCTOBER 2018 21 Emergency Preparedness Committee The fall begins our season of Emergency Preparedness — September is Emergency Preparedness month and October brings the statewide shake out and many hospital drills. We should check our readiness for an earthquake, fire or chemical spills. You should have a plan of where you will go if you are asked to leave and you need to check the contents of your emergency kit. Here are some must-haves: • Water: one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. • Food: have at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food like dried fruit, meat or fish, or protein bars and canned goods. • Battery Powered Or Hand Crank Radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both. • Flashlight and extra batteries • Local maps • First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask, or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener, for food (if the kit contains canned food) • Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place. • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation FEMA offers an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit. The kit covers Four Simple Steps to Financial Preparedness. 1. ASSESS and COMPLETE: Gather your important documents and contacts. 2. REVIEW: Review your insurance policies and financial paperwork to be sure that they're still accurate and current. 3. SAFEGUARD: Store paper and electronic files in safe locations. 4. UPDATE: Revisit and update this kit often. Updates are especially important when certain changes in your life occur. There are also sections on how to protect your identity and important information. They also tell you how to keep Electronic Records Safe. The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit is available from FEMA. Call (800) 480-2520. Allow four to six weeks for delivery. It is also available as a free download online at: readygov/financial/ preparedness and operationhope.org. The download is 36 printed pages, perhaps even double with pictures and illustrations. Be ready for the next disaster. Come to the next EPC meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. ~ Mike Mendoza

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