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Planning for severe weather ideal as they are reinforced by plumbing infrastructure. Avoid
windows and exterior doors. Protect your head with a helmet
Submitted by Ken Tupacz, Vice Chair, EMC if one is available. If you spot a funnel cloud while outdoors,
seek shelter immediately. Do NOT attempt to anticipate the
The time for severe weather in Central Texas direction of a tornado to avoid it in a vehicle
is upon us, and Sun City residents should be If you are anticipating severe weather, prepare by doing the
thinking and preparing for potential storms. following:

Lightning from thunderstorms can damage 1. Assemble a bag containing three days’ worth of food, water,
property and cause lethal injuries. The best medications and other necessary provisions for each member
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storms, avoid taking showers or baths. It’s also a good idea to 2. Keep important documents in a document bag for quick
turn off your TVs and computers. If a storm catches you outside, retrieval
get into a building as quickly as possible - this applies to anyone
on a golf course, as your golf cart is not a good place to be dur- 3. Keep the gas tank on your vehicle full.
ing such storms. In the event your home is struck by lightning, 4. Have a supply of cash on hand in the event credit/debit
call 911 and report it to the Georgetown Fire Department. Do
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perform the inspection. 5. If you cannot place calls to family/friends on your cell phone,

Flooding and high winds are also characteristic of thunder attempt to send text messages.
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your home, stay clear of all electrical appliances and outlets. preparation.
During periods of high winds, secure items outside the home
by tying them down or bringing them inside, and remain in CPR/FIRST AID/AED CLASSES
your home away from windows and doors . CPR/First Aid/AED classes are taught monthly
in Sun City. For information, contact Barbara
Weather experts will tell us the likelihood of a large tornado Akers at [email protected].
hitting this area is minimal, but as evidenced by the devastating
F5 tornado that struck Jarrell in 1997, it can happen. In the
event of a tornado, residents should plan to shelter at home in a
room near the center of the house. Bathrooms are particularly

Bits from Ginny’s Desk

Submitted by Ginny Wagner, Community Standards Supervisor

“We must take care of our garden.” Candide, Voltaire MAILBOXES SHOWING RUST OR WEAR
According to the Design Guidelines, mailboxes showing rust
GRASS CAN BE REPLACED WITHOUT PAPERWORK and/or wear must be painted to retain their original color
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If you have a question about Community Standards or
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hybrids and Zoysia hybrids. FRPPXQLW\VWDQGDUGVRIÀFH#VFWH[DVRUJDQGZH·OODQVZHU\RX
personally. If we see a lot of the same questions, we will be
E&RPPRQ%HUPXGDDQG6W$XJXVWLQHJUDVVHVDUHSURKLE- sure to add the question with the accompanying answer to our
ited on any portion of the yard area due to their highly FAQ on our department website and/or address the concern
invasive nature. in this column.

F/DZQVPD\EHRYHUVHHGHGZLWKDQQXDORUSHUHQQLDO5\H Ginny Wagner can be reached at 512-948-7462 or email
at the beginning of the fall season to maintain an attrac- [email protected]
tive appearance.
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY HOURS
CONTRACTORS WHO USE OUR NAMES AS REFERENCES
Community Standards staff never give our names to contrac- On Monday, May 30, all CA facilities will be open
tors to use as recommendations. If a contractor tells you he except for the CA Business and Communica-
knows one of us, beware! tions offices.

MANY GAS METERS ARE BEGINNING TO RUST

Atmos Energy will only paint their equipment from ground
to meter. Maintenance of the equipment from meter to house
is the responsibility of the homeowner.

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