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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2023 17 DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW modern roundabouts in the United States showed up first in Nevada in 1990? Initially, states and cities seemed reluctant to construct roundabouts. Their growth in popularity has made them one of 20 evidence-based safety countermeasures recommended by the Federal Highway Administration. While considered safer, negligent drivers can still travel through them recklessly, resulting in accidents that injure and kill innocent victims. Specifically, in our own community, we've noticed an uptick of residents driving in the wrong direction through our roundabouts. Whether drivers are attempting to save time or are simply naïve to the nature of a roundabout, these actions are putting your neighbors and pets at extremely high risk. Please observe the following tips to keep our community safe; never drive intoxicated (even if you live just up the street), always yield to oncoming traffic, pay close attention to directional signage, and never stop in the middle of the roundabout. Any one of these roundabout violations could cause you to be cited, ticketed, or pulled over for reckless driving. Please do not risk an accident by ignoring the rules. DID YOU KNOW we are living in the Anthropocene epoch? This is defined as the modern era characterized by human- dominated landscapes, reduced wildlife populations, and chaotic climates. Some wildlife thrive in and adapt to human-dominated landscapes. Wildlife have diverse and important values; contributing to various ecosystem services and supporting human well-being. The best available science indicates humane techniques that emphasize coexistence are more effective at preventing or reducing conflicts and wildlife management costs over the long-term. Ultimately, coexistence with wildlife is essential for all life, humans, and animals alike. Within the walls of Four Seasons Beaumont, this understanding is especially valuable, as we have chosen to tuck our homes deeply into lush native landscapes and stand guardian to our community's beloved Potrero Creek. A healthy respect for our natural environment will allow each of us to keep ourselves and our pets safe from wildlife conflict. Experts advise that you do not feed pets or stray animals outside. The smell of pet food attracts wildlife. Do not allow your pets to roam free. Provide a safe outdoor enclosure or keep them as inside pets. All pets should be walked on a leash. Lastly, please understand that most fences do not keep out wildlife. DID YOU KNOW the plants in the Four Seasons common area are not yours to destroy? If your neighbor planted a shrub and you didn't like the flowers, would you dig it up? If your neighbor planted a tree 15 feet from the property line, would you cut it down because some leaves blew into your yard? Don't forget that for many of the homes in our community, the HOA is your neighbor.

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