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The sun is shining, and weather is sweet!
Summer is here! With temperatures rising and summer fun activities well under way, here are a few reminders to avoid common summer-time risks.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, and schedule activities when it’s the coolest, like during morning or evening hours.
* Wear Sunscreen and reduce your risk of skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Since no sunscreen can block all the sun’s UVB rays, be sure to also wear sunglasses and a hat.
* Stay hydrated. Make sure to keep water with you and drink it often. Consuming foods with high water content like melons, lettuce and cucumbers can also help you stay hydrated.
* Exercise with caution outdoors. Make sure to take extra precautions to ensure you don’t put your health at risk. If the heat index is over 90 degrees, you may want to consider working out indoors or waiting until the evening.
* Have a First Aid Kit. Keep one at home and in your car for unexpected mini medical issues. Make sure to keep it well stocked and ensure ointments are not expired. Items like gauze pads, medical tape, bandages, alcohol wipes and the like are useful to have in your kit.
* Heat-related illnesses are preventable. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms and what to do should you or someone you care for show signs of having a heat-related illness. For your convenience, attached is a Heat-Related illness chart that includes what to look for and what to do in case of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn and Heat Rash.
Stay Safe and Be Well!
The Ranch in Color
Please enjoy your neighborhood holiday photos from the December RHOA events – Caroling, Holiday Lights, and Meet Santa. Events like these couldn’t be done without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We are always looking for more people to help with many activities. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact your District Director or RHOA President (information found on page 4 in the Ranch Roundup).
Additionally, the RHOA events and activities couldn’t happen without you. RHOA membership is only $40.00 annually and that goes a long way. Your membership helps buy all the treats for the Eggstravaganza, prizes and concessions for July 4th, Caroling in the Park and so much more! We hope you enjoy participating in all the community events and will either join or continue to renew your membership. You now have the option of paying membership through Zelle. Submit your 2023 application today!
Happy 4th of July!
Join us this morning for the RHOA annual 4th of July parade (registration begins at 9:20am) and picnic! There will be tons of great raffle items, including a “Member Only Raffle”. We look forward to seeing you all at the Ranch Park to celebrate!
Did You Know… 4th of July Edition?
- The first 4th of July celebration took place at the White House in 1801, hosted by Thomas Jefferson.
- Three presidents passed away on 4th of July (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe).
- Our national anthem wasn’t “The Star-Spangled Banner” until 1931.
- The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4, 1960 to symbolize Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state.
- The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall representing the year America declared independence from Great Britain.
Waste Management Alert! Trash will be picked up Friday 7/8/22 (the change is this week only due to the holiday).
- Keep cool by choosing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes and schedule activities when it’s the coolest, like during morning and evening hours. Also, make sure to rest in shady areas and pace yourself.
- Avoid hot and heavy meals as these add heat to your body. Instead grab some fresh fruit like watermelon, mangoes, pineapple, grapefruit, pears, and citrus fruits as these have high water content and have a cooling effect on the body.
- Believe it or not, there are actually some particular spots on your body that can also help you cool down quicker. For a quick cool down, grab an ice pack and hold it over your wrist and around your neck or even inside your ankles and the top of your feet.
- Heat-related illnesses are preventable and it’s important to know the signs and symptoms and what to do should you or someone you care for show signs of having a heat-related illness. CLICK HERE to view a chart from the CDC that includes what to look for and what to do in the case of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn, and Heat Rash.
We hope you find these tips helpful. Stay safe and stay healthy!
Spring Events in the Ranch
December 2021 Highlights!
Holiday Lights
Caroling & ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
First Annual Santa in the Park
The Ranch was sparkling with holiday spirit in 2021! We hope looking back at the neighborhood in color brings a smile to your face. We’re looking forward to seeing you all at our scheduled RHOA events in 2022! Your paid membership helps keep the events and your benefits going. If you have any questions, please contact the RHOA President or your local District Director (information found on Page 4 in the Ranch Roundup). Happy New Year!!!
🇺🇸 Join us for an Independence Day Parade on 7/3! 🇺🇸
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Join us Saturday for Caroling in the Park!
Join us tonight at National Night Out – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Stay Informed
The Irvine Police Department is committed to sharing information with the public. This month’s article will discuss several mediums used to communicate information related to public safety and/or police activity.
Sign up for emergency notifications at AlertOC.org
The City of Irvine has transitioned to a new mass notification system, AlertOC. This important tool is used to notify residents and businesses of an emergency situation. By registering with AlertOC, time-sensitive messages from the City of Irvine will be sent to your home, mobile, business phone, or e-mail account.
Public Safety officials utilize public mass notification systems to rapidly send out messages when there is a perceived, emerging or imminent situation that may require action, such as evacuation.
This system replaces the City’s former platform, iAlert. All residents who signed up through iAlert have been automatically transitioned to AlertOC and should have received an email alerting them to the change.
Residents are encouraged to visit AlertOC.org to sign up.
Follow us on social media platforms
The Irvine Police Department provides information on Facebook, Nextdoor, Twitter, and Instagram related to emergency and non-emergency police activity, including the following:
- Threats to public safety
- Significant arrests
- Crime prevention tips
- Traffic collisions resulting in road closures
- Community events
- Crime trends
ARTICLE SHARED BY: SHIREE LIND | PROGRAM SPECIALIST | IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
EGGSTRAVAGANZA – APRIL 4th: OUR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Are you ready for this? A bit bigger this year! Eggs to be found… you bet! Golden eggs to be found …you bet! Pictures to be taken and memories abound … you bet! Come on out, moms & dads, grandmas and grandpas … and children1-9 years of age.
BUT DON’T BE LATE – We start EXACTLY at 10 AM!
And it’s finished in the blink of an eye.
You all start at the same time: Age group 7-9 year olds at the far side of the park; younger children in the front near the MC calling the instructions.
Remember, everyone has to stay on the sidewalk – not on the grass – or we cannot begin.
If you find the special egg (with the $5 dollar bill inside), remember to have your picture taken before you leave. Parents – please help us get these pictures taken expediently.
LET THE HUNT BEGIN!
Article by: Janice Robinson
The Ranch HOA 