Be kind to your neighbors

With the weather breaking and you are out for your walks and you decide to take "Fidow" out with you and "Fidow" gets the urge to use your neighbors yard for a bathroom, do the neighbor a favor and take a bag with you and pick up the "deposits", the neighbor should not have to do it. Thank you, and I know your neighbors will like it too,,,,,,, Dave

Up Coming Holidays

With the Holiday season fast approaching, and who out there don’t think that you could use a good vacation?

            Here is a few pointers that can be done to make your home just a little safer, so when you return it is in the same condition as when you left. 

           Have your paper stopped, or have a neighbor pick it up as early as possible, just to make sure several papers do not end up in your driveway. This sends a “Red Flag” up saying “no one home”.

          Mail is another important “Red Flag”. You can have the mail stopped and started very easy. Or you can have one of your neighbors pick up your mail, after all you could return the favor, and do the same for them.

          Pick up a timer for a lamp, or even two of them, that will go on and off at different times in different parts of your home. Put them where they will do the most good.

          Give your neighbor some phone numbers where you can be reached, and some phone numbers locally, if possible, just incase your neighbor needs to reach someone in a hurry.

           Please tell your neighbor if you will be having anybody come to your home to do anything, and what kind of vehicle they will be driving.

            Speaking of vehicles, don’t forget to remove any valuables and LOCK them up. Most of the items that were removed came from an unlocked vehicle.

            Now all of this has been done, go on that needed vacation and have a wonderful time, take plenty of pictures.

Water Restrictions

OC Utilities Announces One-Day-a-Week Watering Restrictions beginning November 4th

The End of Daylight Savings Marks the Beginning of One-Day-a-Week Watering for Orange County and Continued Steps to Water Conservation for Orange County Utilities

By limiting the number of days of irrigation during Eastern Standard Time, Orange County Utilities has seen a decrease in water usage by its customers.

Orange County, FL – Sunday, November 4 will begin Orange County Utilities’ third year of one-day-a-week watering restrictions for Orange County. In order to comply with the rules of St. Johns River and South Florida Water Management Districts, Orange County adopted Water Conservation Ordinance No. 2010-02 limiting the number of days and hours irrigation can occur each week. Since adopting the ordinance, Orange County Utilities has seen a substantial drop in water usage for the county.

“We are pleased that since the implementation of the one-day-a-week watering restrictions during the cooler months of the year, the average homeowner has reduced irrigation watering by 4,000 gallons per year,” said Jacqueline Torbert, manager for Orange County Utilities’ Water Division. “Grass goes dormant during this time of year so the need for irrigation decreases tremendously. This should put customers at ease when it comes to the health of their yard.”

From Sunday, November 4, 2012, to Sunday, March 10, 2013, homes and nonresidential properties in Orange County are asked not to water between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following days: homes with odd-numbered or no addresses water only on Saturday, homes with even-numbered addresses water only on Sunday, and nonresidential properties water only on Tuesday. Watering is restricted to no more than one hour per zone. These restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water, and water from public and private utilities.

For more information, please visit www.OCConserveWater.net or send an email to Water.Division@ocfl.net.Orange County Utilities Water Division is also available at 407-254-9850 (select option 1, then option 2).

Time change information

Here is some information on the time change, hope you have a great day..... Dave

PLAN NOW for this change. Here are some simple tips to keep you and your family safe during the fall back time transition.
Personal Safety:1. While the time will change your normal routine such as going to work, school or other activities may not.
2. Please remember there will be an adjustment period when you leave for the day during your regular time in the morning. The surrounding area may look very different due to the time change.
3. Activities such as students, pedestrians. bicyclist and runners will still be present. Please remain alert while driving and pay extra attention to school zones.
4. Extra attention should be focused on areas where children and young adults travel to school. Remember to be alert for crossing guards.
5. Small children should be walked to school by an adult or taken by vehicle.
6. Speed limit postings should be strictly observed in all areas. Stay alert while driving by parked vehicles as children and pedestrians may not immediately be visible. Remember: Your reaction time may be greater during the darker hours. Also remain alert for pets and wildlife.7. Students, pedestrians, walkers, runners and bicyclist should wear clothing that allows them to be visible. This may include: reflective strips, clothing, vest, etc. A small flashlight for visibility should be carried.
8. Those operating Bicycles, Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (Segways), etc should be visible and comply with all applicable laws.

Preventative Measures:
1. In addition to checking your smoke detector batteries. The back-up batteries for your intrusion detection and or fire suppression system should be checked.
2. Alarm system sensors and other features should be checked to make sure it is in working order.
3. Codes, passwords, responder information and phone numbers should be updated with your alarm company.
4. Lights on timers should be reset for both interior and exterior lighting. All lights should be checked for damage and burned out bulbs. They should be immediately repaired or replaced.
5. Exterior door locks should be checked with a key and proper maintenance should be done. Locks should also be checked for damage and corrosion. Keys should be tried at least once a week for preventative maintenance. This should include the interior garage door leading into your home.
6. All windows should be checked to make sure they are in good working order and operational. Window locks should be checked for tampering and corrosion. Window screens should also be checked for tampering or damage. These should be fixed or replaced immediately.
7. Garage door opener remote batteries should all be replaced. The garage door rollers and springs should also be checked and maintenance should be done. This should only be done by a trained professional.8. Replace the battery for your vehicle remote/alarm entry system.
9. Check and properly dispose of expired medications.

Information can be found at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/medications/default.htm