Summer Code Reminders from the BCO
POLICE
Pleasant Hills Police Department compiled the below summer safety tips to educate and remind the communities that we serve of several things to be mindful of during the summer months:
LOCK UP!
• Never leave your unattended vehicle with its windows down or doors unlocked.
• Make sure to always lock up your house, garage, and shed if you have one.
• Bring valuables inside.
AVOID HEAT RELATED INJURIES OR DEATH.
• Never leave kids, pets, or anyone in your care inside your unattended vehicle.
• If your kids or pets are playing outside on a hot day, be sure they drink plenty of water and find shade when they need it.
PRACTICE SAFE BIKE RIDING.
• Check your bike to make sure the tires are inflated, and the brakes are working. Put reflectors on the front and back of your bike.
• Always wear a helmet and pads for protection.
• If you ride on the street, keep to the right and follow all traffic signs.
• Be on the lookout for traffic, yield to vehicles, and signal when turning.
• Use the crosswalks and yield to pedestrians. If you must cross at an intersection, look both ways and walk your bike to the other side.
• Stay alert and watch out for hazards.
DRIVE SAFELY.
• Always designate a sober driver. This applies to driving your car, motorcycle, boat, or anything on the road.
• Buckle up. Seatbelts do save lives.
• Avoid distractions while driving. Put your phone down, It ' s the law starting this summer.
• Always look for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists.
BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON VACATION.
• If you are going out of town, ask a family member or trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house and retrieve any mail or packages that arrive.
• Make sure your home is locked up and secure.
• Set a light on a timer inside of your home to create the appearance of activity inside.
• Consider installing exterior motion sensor lighting. This can help deter crime.
• Keep your valuables out of plain sight and place them in a safe if possible.
• Do not post your vacation plans on social media.
FIREWORKS SAFETY
• Though they may be popular with kids, sparklers are very dangerous— and are not toys! They may look harmless, but they reach temperatures as high as 1,800 degrees, the same as a blow torch! A temperature this high easily burns skin and can create permanent, devastating injuries.
• Teach your children that fireworks are explosive devices— DON’ T TOUCH! Kids should get an adult if they find an unspent firework. The adults should then notify the local fire or police department. Fireworks injuries can result in blindness, scarring and amputations of fingers and hands.
As always, report suspicious activity by calling 911 Allegheny County Dispatch. Let’ s all work together to prevent crime and have a safe summer. Thank you and stay safe,
Chief Brian J. Finnerty leasant Hills PLEASANT HILLS BOROUGH NEWS
CODE OFFICE
Summer Code Reminders from the BCO
n There should be a clear space of twelve( 12) feet between the street pavement and the tree limbs above. n Maintain your grass below 12 " in height. n Parking in your grass is still PROHIBITED. n All vehicles not kept in a garage should have a valid license plate and current inspection. n Garbage should be placed at the curb no earlier than 12 noon on Thursdays and removed by 7 p. m. the day after pickup. n Garbage cans and recycling bins should not be stored in the visible front yard area. n All houses are required to have their addresses displayed. The numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches.
Before you start a project, ALWAYS, call the Building and Zoning Office at 412-655-5035. Some projects do not require a permit, while others may require only a building or zoning permit. Some may require both.
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