Pelican Preserve

Community Association, Inc.

Safety & Season End

Preparation Seminar

March 21st, 2019

Smoke Detectors

1st line of defense

When they activate, get out and call 9-1-1.

Fire is fast, you have as little as 2 minutes to escape.

Replace units every 10 years (2009)

Hardwired vs. (strictly) battery powered

Long Life Batteries

One in each sleeping room, and outside sleeping areas; 1/floor

Fort Myers Fire Department Smoke Detector line

(239) 321-7340

At approximately $13.00 the Tundra Fire Extinguisher Spray is listed to

spray 4 times longer than traditional fire extinguishers, is easy to use, and

simple to cleanup.

Tundra Fire Extinguisher – First Alert Video

#1 Preventable crime in the US is

open - unlocked vehicle burglaries

Three Simple Steps to reduce your chances of becoming a victim

TAKE IT – Take your belongings with you.

HIDE IT – Hide all valuables in the trunk. Keep everything including your

phone charger out of sight.

LOCK IT – Lock your doors and windows ALWAYS!

ALWAYS LOCK YOUR CAR!

Even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Close all your windows no matter the weather.

Never leave your car running, even to dash in a store or if you forgot something at home.

Don’t leave valuables in your car. If you do leave valuable items visible, you are basically advertising to burglars to break into your car.

Don’t leave any sign there might be valuable in your car such as docking stations, cell phone chargers, connector cables, spare change or clothing.

Never leave keys in the ignition or in the car. Thieves know the best places to hide keys.

Park in well lit areas.

If you have an aftermarket stereo with a face plate, remove it. Without the faceplate, the unit can’t be pulled out as easily and will be harder to fence.

Park in busy, well-lit and well-traveled areas. Thieves don’t want any attention and choose their targets accordingly.

Use your car alarm.

Mark your valuables. Recording serial numbers will help with an insurance claim and the investigation if your items are taken to a pawn shop.

Pelican Preserve Traffic Rules

Golf carts and bicycles are considered vehicles in the state of

Florida.

All vehicles must obey all traffic controls, signs, and signals… STOP

MEANS STOP!

SLOW DOWN! Safety first for all residents and guests in Pelican

Preserve.

Speed limit is

30mph on

Pelican

Preserve Blvd.

and Cypress

Grove Drive

Speed limit is

15mph in most

neighborhoods

Golf Cart Rules

Golf carts must be registered with the Master Association and proof

of insurance displaying your liability limits provided.

Golf carts are considered vehicles and must obey all traffic signals,

stop signs, and speed limits.

Golf Cart drivers are restricted to those age 16 or older with a valid

Driver’s license.

Golf Cart Rules Continued

All carts must be manufactured by EZ-GO or equivalent.

The body color of all carts must be white, beige or equivalent.

All canopy tops and vinyl seats must be beige or equivalent.

All golf carts must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable

steering apparatus, safe tires, a rear view mirror and red

reflectorized warning devices in both front and rear. Carts must be

electric. Carts driven between the hours of sunset and sunrise must

have functioning headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals and a

windshield.

Customized carts are prohibited.

Access ControlCommunity PatrolsElectronic Video Systems

Access Control

• Visible Guarded Community• Detours criminal behavior and unauthorized visitors.

• Verify that visitors are authorized by owners• Detours unwanted visitors

• Requesting Drivers License for entry• Positively Id’s guest & verifies that driver is able to operate a vehicle.

• Issuing vehicle passes• Identifies unauthorized vehicles

• Entry notifications• Informs owner of guest arrival

• Maintaining a record of community visitors• Verification of visitors to owners and law enforcement

Community Patrol & Community Video System

• Marked Community Patrol Vehicle • Detours criminal behavior by visibility• Respond to resident concerns• Provides incident documentation • Reports safety hazards

• Community Video Systems • Records unwanted or unauthorized activity • Helpful to law enforcement, should an incident happen• Maybe useful in prosecution after an incident

Resident’s Contribution• Residents should preauthorize visitors

• Decreases wait time for your visitor at the gate• Ensures that visitor will be allowed access

• Remind visitor to have drivers license ready upon entry• Decreases time spent for entry• Decreases denial into the community due to forgotten, lost or

no licenses.

• Setup Email and Text notifications• Will alert residents of visitors entry

• Maintain contact phone numbers • Decrease visitor denial into the community due to

nonauthorization.

Season-End Preparation Tips

Make arrangements with your neighbor or Home Watch to take

your key and inspect your house periodically.

Update your guest list in DwellingLive and verify that your contact

information is up to date.

Make all repairs to plumbing including dripping faucets, hoses and

running toilets.

Unplug all small appliances and TV’s.

Remove all outside furniture and loose ornamentals and store inside your home or garage.

Season-End Preparation Tips

Clean your refrigerator and freezer, discard any food not eaten prior

to leaving.

Remove food from cabinets; canned products and whole spices

are ok to keep.

Arrange for pool maintenance, if needed.

Check air conditioning for accurate settings.

Arrange to have your mail forwarded.

Set security alarms.

Lock doors and windows.

Pelican Preserve

Community Association, Inc.

Thank You For

Attending!