Friday, September 9, 2011

Irving Oil & Propane

Just wanted to let those who live in Plot Plan 202 that Ryan L. secured a rate for the members in Plot Plan 202 who choose to switch their company or perhaps, negotiate a better rate, if an Irving customer. Another volatile year is coming up so this might be something to think about.

For more details about this please contact Ryan L. or Pat V. for further contact information (sales rep., phone and extension). Check your directories for the contact information for Ryan and Pat.

Pat V. spoke about this at the meeting and it seemed like it could be a very good deal for those who heat year round.

Monday, August 29, 2011

How's everybody doing?

I have not heard, so I'm assuming "The Stickhouse" is still standing at the lake. We managed to have minimal mess from the storm here at home. I hope you all had minimal mess at your own homes. Our neighbors to the north did not get off as lucky as we did and we should keep them in our thoughts. They have had it rather rough.

I want to personally thank Larry W. for letting us borrow his truck to get our boat out of the water. It came in doubly handy as we helped our neighbor, Jen P. (pay it forward, so to speak) get her boat out of the water as well. It was a tough decision to take the boats out with Labor Day coming up but we all felt that we needed to be prepared. It almost feels as though summer came to an end this past Saturday.

Again, I hope you all weathered Irene and look forward to seeing you at our Association "end of the summer meeting" on Saturday, September 3rd, on the beach.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Stay safe

It is Sunday morning and I hope that everyone has taken the necessary precautions to ride out this storm. Rain and wind are going to be the story today. Power outages are certainly going to happen.

On behalf of the Board, I urge you all to stay indoors and off the roads. Check on your neighbors if you are still at your homes at the lake. This will be the last post today as I suspect I will lose power from this location.

Channel 9 seems to be the best source for up to the minute iformation on the internet and the television.

Stay safe, everyone.

Friday, August 26, 2011

More info from NH Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

More tips and please pay attention to the cell phone info. Use text messaging to contact family and friends during an emergency. (see below) This is a good tip for those of us with cell phones.


HSEM Urges Precautions As Hurricane Irene Approaches

CONCORD, N.H. – Hurricane Irene, the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season’s first storm, is approaching the U.S. mainland and is expected to reach New England over the weekend.

The N.H. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recommends that New Hampshire residents and visitors stay current on storm watches and warnings and take precautions to protect themselves and their families.

“Hurricanes pose dual threats: high winds that can down trees and power lines and heavy rain that can cause flooding,” said Christopher M, Pope, director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Even if a hurricane is downgraded to a tropical storm or doesn’t directly strike New Hampshire it can push significant rainfall into the state. Flooding will be a serious threat.”

Pope recommended the following hurricane precautions for all New Hampshire residents and visitors:

•Hurricanes can be unpredictable in terms of their exact pathway, wind strength and rainfall. Everyone should monitor weather information from the National Weather Service, radio and TV broadcasts and Internet sources.
•Clear your yard of toys, lawn furniture and other objects that could become dangerous missiles in high winds.
•Stock up on water, non-perishable food and other supplies to be able to shelter at homes for up to three days.
•Prepare for power outages by stockpiling flashlights and fresh batteries and a battery powered radio. If you have a generator, ensure that it is professionally installed and can be operated without causing a carbon monoxide hazard. Report outages to your electric utility.
•If local officials order an evacuation, respond immediately.
•Use text messaging to communicate with family and friends during a storm, rather than cell phone calls. Texts use much less bandwidth than cell phone calls and messages are more likely to get through.
“People need to be aware of their surroundings and pay attention to local conditions that present a hazard during high winds or flooding,” Pope said. “I also encourage people to be good neighbors and check on elderly or handicapped relatives or acquaintances.”

For detailed information on emergency preparedness for individuals, families, businesses and organization see the state emergency preparedness website, ReadyNH at www.readynh.nh.gov.