SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH By Fay Wood, NW Chief What To Watch For When Suspecting a Crime (Courtesy of Law Enforcement) In the blink of an eye and sometimes what a witness or victim sees and remembers can be crucial in helping law enforcement solve the crime. When you call 9-1-1, you will be asked various questions. If you saw someone commit a crime, do you think you could accurately describe what they looked like or the vehicle they were driving? Important Description Information: Gender, ethnicity, approximate age, height, weight, build, Hair style and color, eye color, facial hair, jewelry, tattoos, glasses or anything else that would assist in identifying the person. Type and colors of clothing - any hat, shirt, jacket, pants, shorts, dress, belt, and shoes? Describing a Vehicle: License Plate, bumper stickers or damage, colors, year (or year range), or people in vehicle. Jotting this information down ASAP (in your phone or on paper) will help refresh your memory as needed to assist law enforcement and others trying to help in situations. CITIZENS ASSISTED PATROL By Mike Weissberg School is back in session. When schools started August 12, Lake Ashton CAP manned signs to slow down traffic in school zones. In the morning traffic starts at 7 am and goes to 8:30 am, and in the afternoon runs 2 to 3 pm. Pictured left to right: Pierre Duquette, Doug Gieger. Joe Formby. Mary Morosky, Kat Stone. PEAK STORM SEASON Residents should be prepared for stormy weather through November 30 when hurricane season ends. A detailed list of storm tips can be found on lakeashtoncdd.com. Pay attention to the lightning detection devices throughout the community and seek shelter when the sirens sound. photo: Dennis Krupinski ROAD SAFETY Please keep in mind the streets in Lake Ashton are very narrow and there are many forms of traffic which heightens the danger during busy times. The following practices will help to alleviate dangerous situations on the road. Please encourage vendors doing work at your home to follow the practices below to ensure the roads of Lake Ashton are as safe as possible. Do not park a vehicle directly parallel to another vehicle Do not park on a curve Park as close to the curb as possible
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