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We are in need of several new volunteers for the area north of Eagle Lane and all the outlet streets off of Stephenson. If you would like to know what it takes to be a street/block captain, contact Nancy Warters at (951) 599-4523 or e-mail nanuinca@yahoo.com. Feel free to sit in on one of our monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Lodge Ballroom. If you are the type of person that looks out the window often, then you would be a perfect neighborhood captain. We never know what we might see and find when peering out the window. We might see a person that looks out of place — they might be too young to be roaming our streets, or someone that is disheveled. We could see a community member fall, or one that is lost — the possibilities are endless — but if you feel concerned about what you see, call the Roving Patrol to check it out. Have this number near your phones, and especially in your cell phone, (951) 537- 4226. The more cautious eyes and ears we have in our community the safer we will all be. Neighborhood Watch 15 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | JUNE 2014 | | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | JUNE 2014 | 16 As we approach summer at Four Seasons, we are reminded of visiting family members. This comes to mind because in early April 2014, during Spring Break, youngsters were driving golf carts. Most of them can reach the pedals and are careful drivers, but some youngsters are small in size and require assistance. As in past articles, we ask that you think about these junior golf cart drivers and their ability to control the carts. The last thing we want to see is an accident that could hurt a child or a resident. Consider the liability to your family if someone is hurt, or even killed, because you allowed your little ones to play with an adult toy. Speeding and stopping continues to be a problem here. The speed limit is still 25 miles per hour, and stop signs still mean STOP. It is reasonable to assume that once we exit Four Seasons property and onto Hemet streets, our questionable driving habits make a big adjustment. Maybe our actions in Four Seasons happen because police officers are missing from the equations. However, the consequences can be just as serious. Please try observing our few regulations so we do not have to implement more. We have experienced a recent rise in "non-resident" vehicles arriving at the World Cup Gate, expecting to enter the community. Most drivers that we spoke with said that their "GPS" navigation system "sent them" to the W.C. gate. Unfortunately for them, it's the wrong gate. Some figured out after passing the big Red "RESIDENTS ONLY" sign that they were in the wrong place and drove around to the Front Gate. Others have not, and in an attempt to "piggyback" a resident vehicle's signal, caused damage to the gate arm and the vehicle. As I write this, the management office is pursuing such an incident. Please note: if a guest causes damage to association property, the owner/resident is liable for all costs related to that damage. Please avoid this by informing your guests accordingly. As a suggestion: If you are having guests over and it's the first time they are visiting, please tell them to go to the front gate off of Florida Ave., regardless of what their navigation system tells them. Lastly, the World Cup entry sometimes experiences tailgating, either by residents or intruders. No matter who commits these transgressions, alert residents are slowing as they pass through the gate path and allowing the gate arm to begin coming down before the vehicle behind them can enter. Once the gate arm starts its downward motion their entry onto Four Seasons property is stopped. If you are suspicious of someone trying to enter, contact Roving Patrol. Access Control Committee Wake-up call?!? Last month was one! Tornadoes, floods, fires, and devastating winds. There was even a power outage here at Four Seasons that caught us by surprise and raised concerns with many residents. Preparedness for emergencies is everybody's business. Think of it as an insurance policy you may, hopefully, never have to file a claim for. It only seems unnecessary until something occurs! Those of us, as members of the EPC, are actively working on this. What else do you think should be done? I want to take this occasion to clarify what might be a misconception. I have heard some of our residents express concerns that they have not become involved because the emphasis on Community Emergency Response Training is either not interesting to them, or possibly beyond what they felt they were capable of participating in, due to time or physical restrictions. What I would like to make clear to everyone is the fact that while actual CERT does require a time commitment to take the full training, CERT services, should they be called upon, involve a lot more tasks than the physical demands of Search and Rescue. There is a strong need for eyes and feet on the street to determine what the extent of needs are (which can be done while driving through our community in a car or golf cart. There is a need for providers of care and comfort which can mean just being there with someone. There is a need for providers of care for pets that are either displaced, or can't be cared for by their owners. There is a need for people to record activities and provide assistance in information dissemination. There is a need for as many of us as possible to become involved in emergency preparation — in learning what is the right thing to do, and how to do it right! So if you haven't attended one, please seriously consider attending a meeting Mon., June 23 at 6:30 pm in the Lodge Ballroom. Emergency Preparedness Committee

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