The TEST signs on Thomas' home...
If you were wondering about the test signs on our home.. The CERT team was trying out different configurations to see which signs would be best seen at night with the lights out if a flashlight was shined on them...
Next Wednesday, The CERT team and any interested community members will assemble those signs at the clubhouse and then we will distribute them by putting them in the pigeon hole mailboxes for each resident. You may use them any time to signal during severe weather or another emergency if you need help. Especially, if you have not purchased a radio and are not able to use FRS Ch 6.16. This just another tool you can use for you safety. Keep it near a street facing window and place it there if you need HELP.
During a disaster, you can help the Fire/Police/CERT rescue teams by placing the sign in your window, red side toward the street if you need help..... White side toward the street if you don't. Day or night.
The signs are expensive but due to the generosity of Newport STAPLES who printed them on colored paper and provided plastic envelopes for them for free and Resident Larry Dale who provided the reflective tape and a can of reflective spray paint and to Residents Tom and Jeannine Roederer for another can of reflective spray paint.
Those of you who do not want to participate in the program just place your sign on the table next to the mailboxes. A Cert member will collect and store them. Please don't toss them.
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