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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS Unsafe driving is a common concern and theme brought up by residents. Here are a few reminders to help keep our community safe. • 25 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on roadways within our residential districts. • 30 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on Four Seasons Circle. • Stop at all designated STOP signs. • Yield to vehicles that have entered a roundabout. Note: When entering a roundabout, only drive in a counterclockwise direction! • Yield to pedestrians. • No distracted driving! Put away your cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. With the return to Standard Time, daylight is in short demand. erefore, if you are walking at night or in the early morning hours, please wear light colored or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight. Also, be mindful of vehicle traffic on the streets and stay on the sidewalks whenever possible. If you need to walk in the street, always walk facing the opposing traffic, and if in a group, walk single file. Don't FALL Behind! Review Your Safety Checklist TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS: Remember, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. As a reminder, clocks are to be set back one hour…so plan accordingly! is is also an excellent time to review the following safety checklist: SMOKE ALARMS: According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of every five home fire deaths result from fire in homes with no smoke alarms. As a good practice, test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace the battery immediately. Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. ey should be mounted at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling, and away from windows, doors, and ducts. Be sure to purchase smoke alarms with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL). CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS: Anything that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odorless gas that can kill. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. e safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms (i.e., change the batteries annually and test them monthly). Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove, and furnace) are free and clear of debris. EMERGENCY PLAN: An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per day for each person, at least a three-day supply of food, flashlight & batteries, first aid kit, plastic sheeting, duct tape, and medicines. You can visit the FEMA website for a complete list. Your emergency plan should also include: • A communications plan to outline how your family members will contact one another and where to meet if it is safe to go outside. • A shelter-in-place plan if outside air is contaminated. FEMA recommends sealing windows, doors, and air vents with plastic sheeting. • A getaway plan including various routes and destinations in different directions. • Also, make sure your first aid kit is updated. GET RID OF UNWANTED MEDICINES: e National Safety Council recommends you take unwanted or expired medicines to a prescription drop box or "take-back" event near you. REMEMBER: Sign-up for our next "CPR SUNDAY" class. ere are two classes available on the scheduled CPR Sunday. One class meets from 12 to 1 pm followed by another class from 1 to 2 pm. A sign-up sheet can be found on the clipboard by the eater in e Lodge Lobby. In addition to the CPR Sunday Classes, you can also call, text, or email A J Reilly to set up a class at (951) 522-9975 or reilly58@ me.com As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to attend the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update on our ongoing safety projects. Also, please drop by if you are interested in joining the Safety Committee. We are always looking for energetic new members. All the best. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | NOVEMBER 2023

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