SAFETY CAP By Mike Weissberg Citizens Assisted Patrol (CAP) is always looking for more volunteers to patrol the streets once a week for two hours. Come help be the eyes, ears, and presence for the Sheriff’s department. Applications are available in the Clubhouse and HFC. More information: Mike Weissberg, 863-324-3541. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief Good Home Safety - Light Timers (Courtesy of Law Enforcement) Lighting is an effective tool to show your residence is occupied. A home that is dark, especially at night sends a message that there’s nobody home. Timers can be as simple or elaborate as you like. The wide range of units can offer everything from single to multiple day programming with varying times for operation. Pick a timer that you are comfortable with and install in multiple locations. Varying the times enhances the appearance of a home being occupied and easier in and outs for homeowners and visitors. Other tips include: • Use timers on lights, radios and even television sets • Use near windows, but be sure to have the window coverings closed. • Use timers on exterior lights especially near the property front • Use timers even for shorter periods of time. Should you be late coming home, your lights will indicate that someone is home and you’ll feel better walking into your home with lights on. • Shop around for the very long lasting LED light bulbs! C RT CERTainly Safe SLIPS, TRIPS, and FALLS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Home Safey Tips from Your Lake Ashton Community Emergancy Response Team The CDC found over the last 10 years, that most household injuries (29.1%) are due to slips, trips and falls. Bathrooms were a common location where falls occur. Visit this website for tips on making your bathroom safer. https://safetydirectamerica.com/5-tips-preventing-bathroom-slips/ All vehicles, including golf carts, must obey all stop signs and the 20 mph speed limit throughout Lake Ashton. To drive a golf cart, you must be 14 years of age in Lake Wales and 16 years of age in Winter Haven. 16
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