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20 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | FEBRUARY 2017 Lodge Committee Our biggest news was the approval of the Bistro renovation project by the Board at the last meeting. If all goes according to schedule, the remodel will begin in late February or early March and take approximately one week to complete. The remodel, when complete, will allow the Bistro staff to prepare, cook and serve more effectively. Our committee has divided the Lodge and Spa buildings into areas according to their use of space. Each member requested one or two areas they are interested in assisting with any issues or concerns. Already two of our members have visited with the Salon staff and we have already sealed their floors and are working on how to make their massage room doors more sound-proof. The Theater and Library are being overseen by Larry Anderson, who has jumped right in and will be surveying residents enjoying each area and asking for input. Some of his ideas are special movie days, more current movies and getting ready for the summer children's venues. Rick Loney is undertaking the Billiard Room and the Ballroom, which are two areas that need much attention. His ideas are wonderful, but will take time to accomplish, and we will keep you posted. We are proud to announce that we have a new member — Jeanne Pelletier. Already she has met with the Salon staff and is instrumental in the work being done. We have two residents who attended their third meeting in January, and will be approved by the board at the February meeting. This will give the Lodge Committee eight members, but we would like even more members as we begin to meet with the group leaders and hear some of their concerns, ideas and great input! So, please come and visit our committee, as we love visitors. Our next meeting will be on Feb. 22 at 11 am. We are still in the Lodge Conference Room located in the Bistro, but if we need to change rooms, the front desk will direct you. ~ Jill Anderson Emergency preparedness committee What does "shelter-in-place" mean? Shelter-in-place is a term used frequently in the news over the past year. Some examples follow: Sept. 23, 2016, Beaumont, Texas: Authorities issued a shelter-in- place order to about 100 households due to a toxic chemical spill on streets used by trucks adjacent to a residential district. Oct. 21, 2016, Atchinson County, Kansas: Officials told residents to shelter-in-place after a chemical spill in nearby area. Jan. 4, 2017, Jackson, New Jersey: Students and staff at Rosenauer School were told to shelter-in-place due to police reports of armed subject en route to the school. One of the instructions you might receive from public safety authorities over radio, television, internet or other means may direct you to shelter-in-place. This article will speak to accomplishing shelter-in-place in the home. A subsequent Breeze article will address how to shelter-in-place in an office, school, public building, store, etc. There may be unplanned situations when hazardous materials, radiological contaminants, toxic chemical fumes, excessive low-lying smoke from nearby brush fires, etc. could become wind-blown and drift through residential areas. The daily trains passing through Beaumont pull tanker cars with a variety of chemicals in them. Shelter-in-place means selecting a small, interior room, with no or few windows, and taking refuge there. How to shelter-in-place at home: • Close and lock all windows and exterior doors after making sure your pets are inside. • If you are told there is a danger of an explosion, close the window shades, blinds and curtains. • Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. • Close the fireplace damper if you have one. • Get your family disaster supplies kit (food, water, medicines, flashlight, etc.) and make sure the radio is working. • Go to an interior room that ideally has no windows. • Bring your pets with you, and be sure to bring additional food and water supplies for them. • It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room you select. Call your emergency contact and have the phone available if you need to report a life-threatening condition. Cellular telephone equipment may likely be overwhelmed or damaged during an emergency. • Use duct tape and plastic sheeting (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room. • Keep listening to your radio/television until you receive an "all clear" notice or are told to evacuate. ~ Fred Weck

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