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METRO Continued from page 18 accidental grease fires caused by all the burned fats that can ac-
cumulate on a grill over time.
Firewise Committee
Forester Keith Worley reported at the June BOD Meeting that If you go camping and are in an area that allows open fires,
the Tussock Moth assessment is in progress and given last year’s inspect the area around your campfire. You don’t want to light
collapse of the population, no aerial spraying is recommended. a campfire anywhere near other flammable materials. This in-
The Firewise Committee met on May 31st and discussed de- cludes overhanging branches or dry grass
veloping a PPMD Firewise brochure for new residents outlin-
ing the community Firewise program and resources along with Heat stroke can be a big problem for anyone who is taking care
posting all the materials online. It was also suggested by com- of overgrown scrub oaks, felling dead trees or just mowing a
mittee members that they hold several educational classes this large patch of grass. Stay ultra-hydrated to avoid heat stroke.
year. More information will follow.
It doesn’t take being outside very long to feel the effects of the
Resident Fire Mitigation Grant Program sun’s rays. Before going outside to work or play, put on plenty
Don’t miss out. If you are planning on taking advantage of the of sunscreen and cover exposed parts of your skin, especially if
resident fire mitigation grant program in 2017, please download you’re susceptible to sunburn.
the grant form and email to submit@perrypark.org or by mail
to PPMD. Application submittal date has been extended to end To prevent tick bites, wear appropriate clothing when you go
once a total of (50) applications are received and as of the end out -- including light-colored clothing on legs, so you can spot
of June just about half have been used.
any ticks quickly. Insect repellant is also helpful.
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HELPING FIRE FIGHTERS HELP YOU
Ken Sanders, LFPD Board...
THE SIGHTS
It’s summertime... when people are out- OF SUMMER
doors enjoying the beauty of our state
and community – AND catching up on
all that yard work that we’ve promised
ourselves we’d get to eventually. Sum-
mer weather means enjoying the out-
doors with recreational activities and
cookouts. In addition, people love Fourth of July fireworks. It’s
certainly relaxing to enjoy roasting marshmallows in the back-
yard fire pit, but it’s also important to ensure that everyone stays
safe by observing a few, simple fire protection guidelines.

Keep a bucket of water handy. If an ember floats out of your fire
pit, or a log falls down from your bonfire stack and sets nearby
foliage, paper, or other flammable materials aflame, you don’t
want to be scrambling for a way to put the fire out. Having a
bucket of water nearby is a great first response tool to keep a
fire under control.

Only professional fireworks shows are allowed in Douglas
County. Don’t risk a heavy fine or having to explain to the sher-
iff why you disobeyed county statutes. Douglas County is cur-
rently under a Stage One Fire Restriction – that means No open
burning of any kind and no use of fireworks.

Don’t let barbecue grease build up. Whether you’re using a Dave Alexander saw these two fawns being born on June
charcoal or a gas grill, it’s important to keep it clean to prevent
15, and the lucky man had his camera ready.
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