Monthly Archives: May 2014

Neighborhood Street Sweeping

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The City of Irvine Street Sweeping Program provides street sweeping service for arterial, residential and industrial area roadways.

  • Residential streets are swept on an easy to remember “twice monthly” schedule.
  • The Ranch is scheduled every 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • Visit the RHOA blog Events page for exact dates.
  • Please try to keep cars and objects off of the streets, during our scheduled time, to help keep our neighborhood clean and beautiful.

The Program is also responsible for sweeping of City bike trails on a weekly basis; sweeping of parking lots at City facilities on a monthly basis; abatement of litter on City right-of-way areas every other month; sweeping of pedestrian bridges/walkthroughs on a weekly basis; sweeping of non-landscaped medians three times a year; sweeping of sidewalks on overpasses three times a year; sweeping/litter abatement around guardrails on a quarterly basis.

If you have any questions regarding the City of Irvine Street Sweeping Program, please call the Street Maintenance Division at (949) 724-7600.

NOTE: Schedules may change due to weather conditions or unforeseeable circumstances. No sweeping on holidays. The sweeping schedule is on a two week cycle.

PET SAFETY: DON’T LEAVE YOUR PET IN A PARKED CAR

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Article By David L. Maggard Jr., Chief of Police, Irvine Police Department

Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car for any period of time. On a warm day, the temperature in a parked car can reach 120∘in a matter of minutes – even with the car windows partially open. Your pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from heatstroke or suffocation when trapped in high temperatures. This is what you should do if your pet is exposed to high temperatures:

  • Be alert for the signs of heat stress – heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue.
  • If your pet becomes overheated, you must lower his/her body temperature immediately. Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water all over his/her body to gradually lower his/her temperature. Apply ice packs or cold towels to your pet’s head, neck, and chest only. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes.
  • Finally, take your pet directly to a veterinarian – it could save his/her life.

If you see an animal in a car exhibiting any signs of heat stress, call Irvine Animal Services at 949-724-7200 immediately!
You don’t just expose your pet to the dangers of heat stress when you leave them in a car; you also expose them to pet theft. Thousands of pets are stolen each year from unattended cars.
Taking your pet for a ride may seem like fun, but many pets prefer to spend time with you in the comfort and safety of your home. Explore activities that you and your pet can share at home and avoid taking risks by leaving your pet in the car.
If you must take your pet with you in your car, do so safely: Cats should ride in pet carriers, and dogs should ride in travel crates or be on a leash. When a pet travels, they should wear two ID tags – one with a home address and one with a destination address.
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