Country Villas: Helpful Information

Helpful Information

Auto-Burglery Tips

Recently we have had reports of automobile burglaries in our subdivision where the subject entered an unlocked automobile. Fortunately the subject was scared away by the owner and he/she did not get any of the valuables inside. Below are some tips to protect you and your property.

Auto Burglary Prevention Tips

Park in a well-lit area whenever possible.
Do not leave valuables in view. This includes cell phones, cash, purses and backpacks, laptops, GPS and other electronics.
Put removable stereo face plates in your trunk.
Lock all doors; roll up all windows.

Report ALL suspicious activity to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Call 582-6200

How Do I Get Rid of It?

Please click the link below to find information on how to dispose of prescription medicaltions that you no longer need.

http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/getridofit/medications.pdf

Hurricane Preparedness

April in Florida means less than two months until hurricane season. With faint memories of past seasons in the backs of our minds, we dust off our plans, restock our canned goods, and dig the weather radio out of the back of the closet. If you’ve lived in Florida for a couple of years, it’s become part of the spring cleaning routine. The problem with routines is they make us complacent. When was the last time you verified emergency contact information and routes to your Safe House and Safe Haven? Has your family added a pet or a baby to the planning process?

Any changes in your life require added consideration during hurricane season. Copies of important documents such as marriage licenses, birth certificates and insurance policies need to be kept in a safe, water tight location. A current list of assets should also be kept with the insurance policy. Verify evacuation routes and check to see if new construction could hinder the evacuation process. Check the most recent flood maps to make sure your home’s flood and evacuation status has not changed. If you take part in the Safe House program, touch base with your partnered family to go over hurricane plans and discus the expectations of each party.

What is in your hurricane supply kit? Use last year’s canned goods or donate them to a local charity and purchase new. Ration out your food to make sure you have enough for every member of your family for two weeks. Purchase additional bags of food for your pets and store them in a plastic container to keep them safe and dry. Double check your first aid supplies for expired or missing items and keep an extra refill of your current medications with your first aid supplies. Ensure you have enough bottles of drinking water for every member of your family, to include your pets, for each to have at least one gallon a day for two weeks. Check the charges on all of your batteries and make sure you have plenty of extra sets for all flashlights and portable electronic devices. Is your portable television digital or analog? If it’s analog, do you have a signal converter?

Hurricane planning does not have to be difficult or demanding. Preparedness does not have to include sleepless nights and long lines two days before a hurricane strikes. All it requires is some forethought along with advanced planning and organization.

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