We now are under a fire threat due to very dry conditions here in the neighborhood. Our neighbors in the lower part of the subdivision are particularly vulnerable because of the brush and wild growth, and also because there is NO fire hydrant down there!
What we can do:
NOT turn on our water sprinklers if a fire starts down below! This would siphon water from reserves the fire department would rely on to fight the fire.
Be watchful that children don't play with anything that could start a fire ~ this time of year, like firecrackers!
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Our neighbor, Carol Slonaker, has experienced some vandalism ~ something that's been a rare occurance ~ but could increase. Each of us should be a part of a neighborhood network for "watchfulness" ~ even if it's just a cluster of houses on one street or cul de sac.
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I believe that a neighborhood network is extremely valuable for all of us ~ to be able to share/donate goods and services as the economy changes ~ to get to know each other, and to have those connections in crisis situations, and in good times! This isn't a doomsday philosophy ~ but more like the Boy Scouts' ~ Be Prepared! I believe we have a lot of "stuff" that is stored and gathering dust that could be put to use by a neighbor. What we gain in return is a connection!
You can contact me by e-mail (aapma46@bresnan.net) and I'll post your requests here. I would like to add a handful of neighbors who would be interested in being able to directly post for their part/street in the neighborhood.
If you want to get to know your neighbors, watch this blog and let us know if you have something to give
away, or if there is something you need!
(Our rototiller has stopped working before we've finished getting our garden in. Does anyone have one we could borrow? aapma46@bresnan.net ~ 242-5410)
