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Grill Safety

May. 24, 2007
As warmer weather approaches, more and more people turn to grilling outside.  To protect the community, yourself, and common areas of The Townhomes at Red Hawk HOA please read through the following Grill Safety items. 
 
  1. No unattended grills.  It’s amazing how well individuals can react to a fire or damage to the building / fencing if they’re there to monitor the fire.  Conversely, it’s amazing how out of control an unmonitored fire can become.
  2. Proper Disposal of Ashes: We’ve all likely gotten in a hurry (impatient) and pitched the briquettes and ashes before they were entirely cool.  What a fire hazard!  Place the ashes in an empty metal container until they cool would reduce the risk of a smoldering fire developing.
  3. Keep the Grill Clean: A clean grill is far less likely to flare up than a greasy grill.  Regular cleanings can reduce the chance of a flare-up fire.
  4. Keep It Clear of Flammables: Keep the grill from the fences, the building, and / or any lawn furniture or other items in the yard would further reduce the fire hazard of a grill.  A Vantage Properties has seen fences "melt" and sides of buildings "smolder" in townhome communities where grills were placed too close to flammables. 
  5. Fire Pits: Owners within the community have previously requested approval of fire pits within the community which have been denied by the Arc Committee and the Board of Directors.  Fire pits do not allow for fires to be easily extenguished through closing off of the access to oxygen.  Also, ashes float easily from these pits which could start a fire within the community.  This ban was established as the health and safety benefits of doing so are substantial.

Many communities have banned charcoal grills.  Even though The Towhomes at Red Hawk HOA has not banned charcola grills as of this writing, it is highly suggested that you do not utilize them within the community.  This helps to keep risks down of ashes floating away and starting a fire.

Garage Doors

Jan. 30, 2007
Walking through the community, I’ve wondered why so many people leave their garage doors open.  You may ask, “so what does it matter if the garage doors are left open?” 
 
Here are some ideas to consider before leaving the garage door open unattended:
 
  1. Aesthetics: Plain and simple, an open garage door is an unsightly addition to the neighborhood.  While your neighbor may be proud of his collection of boxes, beer bottles, and risqué posters, not everyone else share his sentiments.  I’m certain you’ve heard the expression, “less is more.”  Seeing less of what others store in their garages is really more appealing.
  2. Comfort: Is it warmer in your garage than it is outside?  If your garage door is closed, yes it is.  Leaving the garage door open exposes a large section of interior wall, an entry door, and your water heater exposed to the cold.  Close the garage door and you help insulate your home, your cars, and your water heater (that’s probably already working overtime just trying to keep your water hot).
  3. Safety: Do you lock the door between your home and the garage?  If not, you’ve just eliminated a formable deterrent blocking someone from entering your home.  Close that garage door and protect yourself, your family, your pets, and your possessions.
  4. Theft: Now, what if you do have something nice in your garage?  An open garage door is an open invitation for the five-finger-discount.  Why pay for what is easily and readily accessible for free at the nearest open garage?  After all, you didn’t like those antiques that your grandmother left you?  Did you?  Close the door and reduce the risk that your valuables walk off with someone else.
So, whether it’s aesthetics, comfort, safety, or to reduce the risk of theft, a closed door protects you, your family, and your belongings while improving the community’s appearance.  Please protect yourself, improve the community’s appeal, and give that law enforcement officer a break.