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12 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | MARCH 2021 | We would like to thank our residents for all of their commitment in helping our community looking as great as it does. It's our goal, both as a committee and as residents, to keep our community looking good. We would like to make a few suggestions regarding the upkeep of our lawns and property in general. First, it is still winter, and our lawns and shrubbery do not need as much water as in the hotter months. The timer on your sprinkler system should be adjusted for the cooler months, using a shorter watering time. In fact, most of our lawns and shrubbery become almost dormant in the winter, growing much less, and therefore need scant water. Unless we experience several days of unseasonably hot weather, your sprinkler system may be turned off for several days at a time to conserve water, prevent over watering, and eliminate damage to your lawn. Please consult with your lawn professional for appropriate watering times based on your type of lawn. Also, keep in mind your watering levels as we proceed through the seasons, to help conserve water. Too much water can kill the lawn and shrubbery, and replacements could be costly to you the homeowner. Second, the use of fertilizers and weed killers can both help and hurt lawns. Both of these products can cause significant damage to your lawn if not used properly. If you are not sure on the placement of these products on your lawn, please consult with a professional. Follow any watering instructions following placement on lawns to avoid burning or killing your lawn. In closing, the ARC welcomes all residents to our twice-monthly meetings. We meet on the first and third Monday of each month, holidays excepted. Should you have any questions regarding the submission of an application for work to be done on your property, please contact The Lodge for assistance. Sometimes, a property owner can help clarify exactly what they are trying to accomplish by attending a meeting. To arrange attendance at one of our meetings, contact Maria Donti, our Architectural Assistant at The Lodge. Thank you again for helping to keep Four Seasons at Hemet one of the finest "55 Plus" communities in Southern California. Architectural Review Committee As a reminder for how to prepare for an Emergency/Disaster check out the Red Cross at the link below. ht t p s : / / w w w. re d c ro s s . o r g / g e t - h e l p / h ow - t o - p re p a re - f o r- emergencies.html Understand which disasters are likely to occur in your area and what you must know to stay safe. In such a situation, landlines, cell phones, Internet, and cable will not be working. Will you be able to communicate during a regional emergency/disaster? Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) prepare and practice communicating for those situations to provide and receive information to help CERT understand the extent of the emergency/ disaster so that the CERT Emergency Coordinator can plan and react accordingly. If you would like to get your Amateur Radio Operators (Ham) License you can right here in Hemet through your local Lee DeForest Amatuer Radio Club. For more information contact https://www. ldradioclub.com/ or the Four Seasons CERT link below. Learn how to prepare at fscert.org. Plan. Prepare. Survive. Our Mission: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially recognized CERT as an important part of a community's disaster preparedness readiness. Four Seasons CERT continues to need your participation. Become a Street Captain or CERT Auxiliary. Step up. Be a part of the best CERT in the valley; come make a difference. For more information visit https://fscert.org/cert-volunteer. You can help yourself. If you don't have a mask, Riverside County has donated 2,000 masks to Four Seasons… pick one up from The Lodge attendant. Emergency preparedness committee