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Community Manager's Desk
Deb Brewer, Community Association Manager
ARCHITECTURAL RULES & RESTRICTIONS
This is a courtesy article to all VOCA property owners.
We are talking Earth, Wind and Wild Fires today.
Many residents have questioned how should they prepare for the monsoon season?
First of all water normally runs down hill, unfortunately depending on where the clouds decide to drop the rains determines the natural flow from our beautiful Red Rocks. During the monsoon season strong winds, lightening, micro bursts of rain and even hail may be experienced.
Unlike urban environments with advanced road drainage infrastructure and storm drains, most of VOCA drainage is dependant upon well maintained culverts and swales. Each homeowner is expected to inspect their own swales for any type of blockage. Over time pine needles, dirt, and other debris can clog the flow.
The Yavapai County- Road Department schedules yearly clean out of natural ditches along the roadside of properties. However, if a homeowner decides to landscape their swales, it then becomes the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain. See examples below.
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| | Clogged and crushed culvert & swale |
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| | Culvert & overgrown swale |
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Another area of concern is the rain gutters on your home. These should also be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent blockage.
Wind is another factor with the monsoon weather approaching. The checking of roof conditions should also be considered. Permits are required for all exterior changes to your property including re-roofing.
Our next question is how do I make my home safer especially during wildfire season?
The main problem this time of year is keeping weeds cut down and removing the source of fuel that can be ignited. Here are some tip from Firewise Community:
Firewise tips checklist for homeowners
WILDFIRE DOESN'T HAVE TO BURN everything in its path. In fact, cleaning your property of debris and maintaining your landscaping are important first steps to helping minimize damage and loss.
The work you do today can make a difference. Follow these simple action steps now and throughout the year to prepare and help reduce the risk of your home and property becoming fuel for a wildfire:
- Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This prevents embers from igniting your home.
- Remove dead vegetation from under your deck and within 10 feet of the house.
- Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches.
- Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating.
- Remove flammable materials (firewood stacks, propane tanks, dry vegetation) within 30 feet of your home's foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, don't let it touch your house, deck or porch.
- Wildfire can spread to tree tops. If you have trees on your property, prune so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground.
- Keep your lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown, cut it down to reduce fire intensity. Dry grass and shrubs are fuel for wildfire.
- Don't let debris and lawn cuttings linger. Dispose of these items quickly to reduce fuel for fire.
- Inspect shingles or roof tiles. Replace or repair those that are loose or missing to prevent ember penetration.
- Cover exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home.
- Enclose under-eave and soffit vents or screen with metal mesh to prevent ember entry.
Learn more about how to keep your family safe and reduce your home's risk for wildfire damage at www.firewise.org.
****************************************************************************************** Yavapai County Sheriff's Department asked that all residence be prepared and alerted when emergency is taking place by signing -up for the CodeREDŽ Emergency Notification System. Click her for more information http://www.ycsoaz.gov/community/emergency-preparedness/ens/
Please note all permit applications are reviewed on the first and third Thursday of the month by the Architectural Review Committee. VOCA appreciates your membership. Thank you in advance for your attention to these matters. If you have any questions in regards to compliance issues, rules and regulations, or general membership inquiries, please feel free to contact our office at 928-284-1820.
Deb Brewer
Community Association Manager
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Yavapai County Sheriff
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Citizens can contact the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office with information or questions at 928-771-3260 or the YCSO website:www.ycsoaz.gov
Anthony J. "Tony" Palermo
Community Relations Specialist
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
255 E. Gurley Street
Prescott, AZ 86301 |
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Please join us for these June events!
RED ROCK RANGER STATION
Candice Mark, Customer Service Representative
Forest Service- Coconino National Forest
Red Rock Ranger District
928-203-2900- ext 2902
clmark@fs.fed.us
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Sedona Public Library in the Village
Arizona Humanities Program: Join Carolyn O'Bagy Davis as she presents "Desert Trader: Goldie Tracy Richmond, Trader, Trapper and Quiltmaker" on Wednesday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Sedona Winds Retirement Community, 405 Jacks Canyon Road. Funded by Arizona Humanities and the Friends of the Sedona Library, this program is free and open to the public.
Community Book Discussion:
Participate in the community book discussion of "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd on Wednesday,
June 24, at 1:30 p.m. at Sedona Winds Retirement Community, 405 Jacks Canyon Road.
Stop by SPL-V to pick up your loaner copy or call the library to request large print.Sedona Public Library in the Village
is located at 7000 Highway 179, Suite D-100 in the courtyard of Tequa Plaza. Library hours are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. When the library is closed, you may return library materials to the drop box located outside the library. Contact Cheryl Yeatts, Manager, at 928-284-1603 or voc@sedonalibrary.org if you have questions or need directions. Additional information can also be found on Sedona Public Library's website at www.sedonalibrary.org. Thank you for your support. |
Redstone Summer Hours
Monday to Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
"NEW MENU"
New menu has already been launched by Chef Scott Coulter
Breakfast is served until 11am every day and all new menu items are served from 11am to closing.
Dinner choices available daily
-Fish Fry specials on Friday night
-Prime Rib offered Fri and Sat nights.
Chef Scott Coulter will also offer dinner specials on Friday and Sat. nights to compliment his new menu.
We also offer Sunday brunch every week from 10am to 1pm for only $14.95
We look forward to continuing to try our best to be an important and comfortable part of the Voca community
690 Bell Rock Blvd. Sedona, AZ 86351
Reservations
928-284-1010
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Special Events as week as periodic Food and Drink Specials available only to email participants!
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Redstone is looking forward to having the chance to Welcome You Soon!
Steve Bruns
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JUNE SCHEDULE
WALKERS MUST BE OFF THE GOLF COURSE PATH BY 6:00 AM
NO WALKERS ON GOLF COURSE DURING GOLF PLAY!
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HOMELESS VETERANS CLOTHING DRIVE CONTINUES......
The Sedona Marine Corps League are continuing to collect male and female clothing. Collection boxes are located in the VOCA Community Center at 690 Bell Rock Blvd.
Pants, shirts, shoes, jackets in good condition are greatly appreciated and transported to the VA facilities in Prescott for distribution.
Your donations are appreciated.
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