Dates to Remember, Neighbor Alert, Deer Alert, Crime Report 8/30/13

Good morning all,

Just sharing some important dates coming up, a local neighborhood alert from one of our street coordinators, a reminder that we still have large game wildlife in our area to be aware of, and the crime report from https://www.crimereports.com/

Dates to Remember:

9/17/2013- Carmichael Community Sheriff's Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Don't forget to get out to meet with the Sheriff's Dept. and our POP officer on September 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Del Campo High School Library. All your questions and concerns can for our neighborhood and surrounding areas can be discussed there, and it's a great way to make a personal connection with our local law enforcement friends.

9/14/2013- It's our Adopt-A-Park Day! 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

We really need to get folks out to remember that cleaning up our park is a wonderful way for us to give back to our community and to keep our open space beautiful for everyone. Please come out Saturday morning and lend a helping hand for a few hours. I'll make sure to have some coffee, tea, and water available, and any donations would be much appreciated. The Carmichael Recreation and Parks District so appreciates our help in maintaining the park, and we rely on their support to respond to our needs when there are problems or concerns. For more information about the Adopt-A-Park program, check out their website at http://carmichaelpark.com/volunteer-adopt-a-park/

This is a short video on Youtube from the CRPD showing off Adopt-A-Park program start in O'Donnell park. Let's show O'Donnell we have neighborhood spirit too!!





Neighborhood Alert:

Just an FYI, last week on garbage/recycling day, one of the residents on Stoney Way had a large number of recyclables stolen from the bed of her pickup.  She estimated she had about $100 worth of cans in bags ready to take to the recycling center.  Someone took them either the night before or morning of garbage day.  No description of suspect(s).

Wildlife Alert:

The female deer we have seen throughout the summer in our area is still here, and was sighted on Lincoln Avenue a few nights ago. Please be extremely careful when driving at night!

Preventive Techniques

• The two most important ways to avoid a deer-vehicle collision are: slow down and SLOW DOWN. If you are driving through an area known for high deer populations, slow down and observe the speed limit. The more conservative you are with your speed, the more time you will have to brake if an animal darts into your path.
• Always wear a seatbelt. The most severe injuries in deer-vehicle collisions usually result from failure to use a seatbelt.
• Watch for the shine of eyes along the roadside and immediately begin to slow.
• Use your high beams whenever the road is free of oncoming traffic. This will increase your visibility and give you more time to react.
• Deer can become mesmerized by steady, bright lights so if you see one frozen on the road, slow down and flash your lights. Some experts recommend one long blast of the horn to scare them out of the road, as well. 
• Pay close attention to caution signs indicating deer or other large animals. These signs are specifically placed in high-traffic areas where road crossings are frequent. 
• If you're on a multi-lane road, drive in the center lane to give as much space to grazing deer as possible.

Encountering a Deer

• Never swerve to avoid a deer in the road. Swerving can confuse the deer on where to run. Swerving can also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, take you off the roadway into a tree or a ditch, and greatly increase the chances of serious injuries.
• Deer are unpredictable creatures, and one that is calmly standing by the side of the road may suddenly leap into the roadway without warning. Slowing down when you spot a deer is the best way to avoid a collision. However, if one does move into your path, maintain control and do your best to brake and give the deer time to get out of your way.
• Don't rely on hood whistles or other devices designed to scare off deer. These have not been proven to work.
• If you do collide with a deer (or large animal), call emergency services if injuries are involved, or the local police if no one is injured, but damage has been caused to your property or someone else's. Never touch an animal that is in the roadway. Report the incident to your insurance company as soon as possible.

Unlike that fictional driver from the car commercial, knowing what to do when you encounter a large animal on or near the roadway can be a life-saver. Keeping calm and driving smart improve your chances of avoiding a collision and staying safe on the road. Safe travels!

Crime Report:

• Theft from Vehicle
  08/20/2013
  5900 Block CAMRAY CIR
  
  
• Theft from Vehicle
  08/21/2013
  5900 Block CAMRAY CIR
  
  
• Theft from Vehicle
  08/22/2013
  5700 Block WINDMILL WAY
  
  
• Robbery
  08/23/2013
  4100 Block MANZANITA AVE