January 2021 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER 3
TVF & R
By CHRISTINA LENT
Tips to carry you safely into 2021
With the new year and resolutions on everyone ’ s mind , now is the time to think about some personal and home safety steps that can help carry you and your family safely into and through 2021 , as well as save you time and money by avoiding winterrelated damage to your home or business .
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters always see an increase in outdoor-related injuries around the first of the year . Keep these things in mind to minimize your risk of personal injury :
� Increased slip and fall injuries are of particular concern .
� Be extra careful on icy surfaces around your home and use kitty litter or sand to increase traction .
� Make sure to dress appropriately for outdoor activity ; dress in layers with hats , gloves , and waterproof boots .
� Be aware of the windchill factor , which can often lower the temperature by several degrees .
� Avoid traveling when the weather service issues storm advisories .
� If you must travel , make sure someone knows where you are going , what time you expect to arrive , and the route you plan to take .
� Pack extra water , food , blankets , and clothing in case of an unexpected emergency or delay .
There are also steps you can take to improve the safety of your home this winter :
� Have your home heating system serviced professionally to make sure it is clean , working properly , and ventilated to the outside .
� If you are heating with wood , inspect and clean fireplaces and chimneys .
� Always discard ashes in a metal container away from combustible materials .
� Check your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly .
� Prevent carbon monoxide ( CO ) emergencies by installing a CO alarm in your home .
In addition to fires , TVF & R firefighters respond to other types of emergencies that can cause severe damage to homes and businesses . We recommend you take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the water shut off for your home / business if you haven ’ t done so already .
For the past several winters , TVF & R firefighters responded to hundreds of calls for frozen water pipes that burst and began flowing water . Businesses and homeowners suffered thousands of dollars in damage because they didn ’ t know how to stop the water from flowing .
During region-wide weather events , first responders must prioritize their response to life-safety incidents .
Knowing how to shut off your water and calling a professional can prevent significant damage to your home . Also , insulate exposed water pipes in the garage and cover outdoor water spigots .
Visit www . tvfr . com for more winter safety tips .
ALTA seeks new board members
Letters of interest due in February
BY KATIE GRIFFITHS
Arbor Lake Townhome Association ( ALTA ) residents interested in serving on the ALTA Board of Directors are invited to submit a letter of interest — including a brief biography — to property manager Katie
Griffiths no later than Feb . 15 , 2021 .
Learn more about the association at the ALTA website ( www . ALTAinsider . org ), including nominating procedures , descriptions of officer roles , committees and areas of responsibility .
Questions regarding the process can be answered by contacting Katie Griffiths at Katiejoalta @ gmail . com or Jan Lewis , ALTA president , at janlewis1217 @ outlook . com .
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