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FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS
Dublin Police has launched an enhanced version of the
Dublin Emergency Calling System. The system - known as
DECS - automatically alerts residents, businesses and
first responders in times of crisis.
The City has a new provider for the enhanced service,
Emergency Communications Network and its software
program, CodeRED. While most Dublin residents and
businesses are already in the City's system, people can
now
sign up and confirm they will be notified in case of
emergency. The enhanced system also allows for faster
message dissemination and better message management.
Recipients receive time-sensitive information and
instructions on how to safely and quickly respond should
the City experience an emergency situation, such as a
crime alert, hazardous materials spill, natural
disaster, child abduction or homeland security threat.
The system also provides timely communication with other
public facilities citywide. Schools, daycare centers and
other high-risk facilities can be alerted to take
necessary action.
Summer Happy Hour
Please join us for the first summer Happy Hour outside
Friday, June 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Enke Court
cul-de-sac hosted by the Tomallo and Hanley families.
Please bring an appetizer to share and drinks for you
and your family. In the event of rain, happy hour is
cancelled.
The Social Committee needs
volunteers to host Happy Hours in July and August. You
pick the Friday that works for you. Respond to this
email if you are interested.
Emerald Ash Borer
Prevention in Hawk's Nest
By now,
most of you have heard that the Emerald Ash Borer "EAB", an
insect that infests and kills ash trees, has been
discovered in Dublin. Additionally, it is public
information that the city is planning to treat older
trees with chemicals and remove young ash trees in order
to the stem the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer.
After
discussions with the City Forester, we have learned that
the city has not yet evaluated the ash trees that line Quetzal
and
Touraco
drives. However, any homeowner with ash trees on their
property should take action now. Below you will
find (2) documents to assist as follows:
-
"EAB
Companies" - This document includes a listing of
Arborists who are able to treat your trees as well
as over the counter products that can be used to
treat trees with less than 15" in diameter.
-
"Ash
Tree Fact Sheet" - The Ohio State University
Extension has prepared this fact sheet which
outlines how to identify the various species of Ash
Trees located in Ohio.
The City Forester also stated that now is the most
appropriate time of year to treat trees for the Emerald
Ash Borer.
Finally,
Dublin officials are holding two meetings with residents
to discuss the EAB. The meetings will be held on
Wednesday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm at the
Dublin Community Recreation Center.
Safety Alert
Dublin Police are asking Hawk's Nest residents to be
alert to any
suspicious activities
or persons and to notify police immediately if you
suspect a crime is taking place. A recent attempted
break-in the Bristol Commons subdivision has police on
alert. Also, be watchful of people or groups
congregating in the neighborhood who don't live in
Hawk's Nest. Please keep your garage doors closed and
keep a close eye on your children when outside and at
the bus stop.
Directory Mailing
The directories will be printed and mailed soon. Thank
you for all the new updates.
Mailbox Staining Project
This
year, we are using part of our homeowners' dues to offer
free mailbox staining. Consistent with the 2006 staining
project, we will be using a reputable, fully bonded
painting company to complete this service. Allowing the
HNHA to complete this project helps us comply with our
deed restrictions which state that all mailboxes, wood
trim surrounding mailboxes and mailbox posts within our
neighborhood be of uniform exterior stain. Additionally,
we will have additional numbers and flags should one be
damaged during the staining project.
If you choose not to participate in this free service,
please forward this email with your response to Emily
Preble at
randepreble@wowway.com. Please understand that you
will need to have your mailbox stained by May 15, 2009
or your mailbox will be stained as part of this project.
All mailboxes will be stained by May 30, 2009.
Spring Cleanup
It is time to start thinking about taking down any
Christmas lights, outside trim painting, and other
landscaping items (removal of dead trees, bushes,
etc.). Please address these items in March or April to
help our neighborhood look great for spring. We will be
contacting homeowners who do not meet the deed
restrictions in April. Please email Jen Lucus at
notes4jen@columbus.rr.com if you need a copy of
the deed restrictions.
Dues Past Due
Homeowner's dues for 2009 are now past due. If you have
not yet paid, please submit $100 to HNHA at PO Box 3413,
Dublin Oh 43016 or 7774 Quetzal Drive, Dublin, OH
43017.
