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8 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | AUGUST 2026 | As has been reported over the last several months, the Capital Improvements Committee (CIC) along with our interior designer, Kristen Bradshaw, has been working on an updated scope and budget for the "Ballroom Refresh" project after Board approval of the overall "Lodge Refresh" design palette earlier this year. We are on schedule for a fall-winter Board approval of the proposed Ballroom improvements with related construction timeline. The remaining Lodge Refresh phases are anticipated to occur over several years based on scope, budget and available funding. Our next prioritized study area is the Courtyard Plaza. A Performance Stage cover had already been conceptualized, however, with the necessary removal of a few existing trees, as well as some concrete repair issues, the scope of improvements is more outreaching. The Courtyard Plaza Improvement Project now includes immediate and long-term solutions to paving, shading and lighting of the Courtyard Plaza and the west fountain patio area. Concurrently, the CIC is busy exploring other upgrades and improvements to our existing facilities. A previously distributed survey in 2025 summarized resident usage of existing facilities and informed the CIC of under-utilized activities that could be evaluated for reuse to more modern-day activities. The CIC is exploring and evaluating all under-utilized areas for reuse that will increase resident participation and attract new residents. These subject projects are evaluated and gathered from a variety of sources including Board members, HOA management, volunteer committees and clubs, and Resident Communication forms. Please note how important your voice is by submitting Resident Communication forms available at the front desk! Projects are evaluated on the following criteria: community desire, community benefit and appropriateness, cost/benefit analysis, comparison with other potential projects and future use considerations. These projects, and others, will form the "heart" of our developing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP will serve as our long-range strategic document for planning major construction investments in the community. It is being formed through a collaborative process to identify desirable new facilities and amenities as well as new uses for existing facilities and spaces. Upon adoption by the Board, hopefully later this year, our inaugural CIP will be updated annually subject to changes based on community input and available resources. Your opinion is important. Use the Resident Communication Form available at the front desk. Be a part of planning the future capital improvements for our community. Capital Improvements Committee Extreme Heat: There is hot, and then there is HOT! Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90° for at least two to three days. In extreme heat, your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. • Older adults are at greater risk from extreme heat. • Humidity increases the feeling of heat. Prepare for Extreme Heat: Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness. • Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related illnesses. • Identify places in your community where you can go to get cool such as the Lodge, libraries and shopping malls. • Cover windows with drapes or shades. • Weather-strip doors and windows. • Use window reflectors specifically designed to reflect heat back outside. • Add insulation to keep the heat out. Be Safe DURING • Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day. • If air conditioning is not available in your home go to a cooling center. • Take cool showers or baths. • Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. • Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home. • If you're outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face. • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. • Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors, during midday heat, if possible. • Check on family members, older adults and neighbors. • Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. • Consider pet safety. If they are outside, make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to comfortable shade. Asphalt and dark pavement can be very hot to your pet's feet. For more information go to: Extreme Heat | Ready.gov Our Mission The Four Seasons Hemet Emergency Preparedness Team is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self- reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. Emergency Preparedness

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