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Cold Weather Advice

Snow can make children squeal with delight, but it can also make adults snort with dread and frustration. The association generally will not remove or treat snow and ice for a few days, as in this part of the country it typically melts pretty quickly, and the costs for treatment and/or removal can be staggering. We want our residents to be able to move safely from roads and walkways, while still allowing the kids to have some fun. In the meantime, please keep these cold-weather tips in mind:

Each owner should keep the walkways in front of their property clear. Shoveling can be good exercise, but pace yourself and drink plenty of water. If you are going to use an agent to melt snow or ice, do not use rock salt, as it will damage concrete. Commercial ice melt compounds are reasonably priced and available at home improvement stores.

Please ask your kids to use the designated sledding area, if there is one. They're safer for your children and easier on our landscaping. Make sure sledders have a buddy and only sled during daylight hours.

If possible, clear the snow away from fire hydrants near your home, for everyone's safety.

When you warm up your car, wait a few minutes before turning on the heat to give the windshield time to adjust. Drastic, rapid changes in temperature can crack the windshield. That includes pouring warm water on cold glass outside or immediately blasting your defroster inside the car. If you just can't wait, consider using de-icer sprays instead, which are quick and effective. Rain-X de-icer wiper fluid, or similar products, can help prevent ice from bonding to your windshield making your scraping job much easier.

Keep a supply of drinking water and food on hand. And remember to keep blankets, flashlights and warm clothes handy. If you lose power, it's up to you to call the utility company before you call us.

Don't expect to see snow plows on secondary roads unless several inches of ice and/or snow has fallen, and predictions are that it will remain for several days. Please keep this in mind before calling us with your reminders and questions. In cold weather, don't go out if you don't have to, and be smart: stay warm.

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