Dear Neighbours;
BC Phase 3 Restart
As BC begins to loosen the COVID 19 restrictions and thankfully moves us all into Phase 3, we still need to be vigilant about managing our personal bubbles and space. Please review the link below outlining Phase 3 and the recommendations Dr. Bonnie Henry has laid out for us all. PRCEMC would like to thank all our residents for their diligence and support in keeping our community safe and helping BC flatten the curve.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/phase-3
Emergency Management
This year’s BC wildfires have thus far been reduced by the cooler weather, leaving our current fire rating as low. However, that rating could change quickly once we move into warmer summer temperatures. Due to our location we need to be mindful of the wildfire status in our area and surrounding areas. Take the time now to review the “Resident Emergency Handbook”, and make sure you have your plan and evacuation kit(s) updated and ready.
https://prcemc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PRCEMC-Resident-Emergency-Handbook-Update-May-19.pdf
FireSmart
This cooler weather is also the perfect time to continue the good work that all of us have been doing to FireSmart our properties. We have already had over 22 residents who have cleaned their own properties and/or replaced bark mulch with rocks – some spending 15-25 hours and others 30-40+ hours. We are so lucky to have so many residents committed to the FireSmart Program and making our community safer.If you would like a member of the FireSmart Committee to visit your property or provide you with some feedback and tips on how to FireSmart your property please contact: https://prcemc.ca/contact-firesmart/
To report a wildfire or irresponsible wildfire risk behaviour call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 from a cell phone.
Block Watch is a program of neighbours helping neighbours. They make a commitment to watch out for each other’s homes, and report suspicious activities to the police and to each other.
Block Watch
In the Predator Ridge Community, we have 20 Block Watch neighbourhoods each with its own co-captains. The co-captains (42 in all) fall under the direction of the Predator Ridge Block Watch Organization and report to the City of Vernon Protective Services Division – Regan Borisenko. With the opening up of travel and the possibility of increased tourism within BC, we may start to see an increase in activity within our community. Be diligent, be aware, and report anything suspicious. The Non-Emergency Police line is: 250-545-7171.
https://prcemc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Block-Watch-Map-sm-01.jpg
Commonage Road Improvement Committee (CRIC)
The Commonage Road Improvement Committee is continuing to work on the improvements to Commonage and Bailey Roads. We are hoping to see the additional white lines painted on the road shoulders, as well as an increase in delineators installed on select corners this year.
Please note the speed limit on Commonage and Bailey Roads is 60km/h. Friends and family cyclists are out enjoying the summer, please remember to share the road, slow down, and allow for everyone to have safe passage.
Commonage Road-BCHydro Pole Replacement Project Update
This project is scheduled to replace 150 poles along this corridor and had expected to be completed by late summer; however, due to COVID-19 challenges, the project completion date has been rescheduled to early December 2020.
The BCHydro Community Relations Department has advised us that there will be no further blips or outages due to this project for the next month or so. When the blips resume they will be 20 sec to 1 minute in duration, once in the morning and once in early evening. We have asked for advanced notice as to when the cutovers and blips will resume. BCHydro will be issuing a project update notice in the next few weeks.
If you think that your computer or any household appliances have been damaged due to the numerous power interruptions you can submit a claim to BCHydro. The email address for claims for damaged equipment due to outages: bchydro.claims@bchydro.com
BCHydro website for outage updates: www.bchydro.com Outage Inquiries: 1888-769-3766
BEAR Wise
As we move into the summer months and are hiking and walking the trails, be aware that bears are now fully out of hibernation and foraging the area for food. To avoid confrontations with bears or drawing them further into the community follow the bear wise information. Limit bird feeders, safely store garbage, and don’t leave pet food outside. Be aware of your surroundings, hike in groups, talk, make noise, and carry a safety whistle. Please review this excellent educational post from the BC Conservation Foundation on Bears.
https://wildsafebc.com/black-bear/
A new brochure Who’s Who: Know your Bears is now available and highlights the differences and similarities between Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. Take the quiz and see if YOU know your bears!
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/conservation-officer-service/whoswhobears.pdf
Golf Cart Safety
For everyone’s safety we remind residents of Predator Ridge’s request that all golf cart drivers access and use the paths that are provided. Please try and avoid using the larger main roadways with heavier traffic such as Predator Ridge Drive, Birdie Lake Drive etc. Please be mindful of pedestrians, pets and cyclists, all of whom have the right of way. http://homeowners.predatorridge.com/golf-cart-usage-at-predator-ridge/
Using the connector paths within the community help reduce the use of the streets and roadways.
- Connector down from Chicopee to Hockey Cabin
- Cabins at the end of Chicopee over to Hockey Cabin
- Longspoon over to Dormie
- Dormie down to Whitetail
- The Commonage to Predator Tunnel
- Whitetail over to Ridge Hole #4
Home Owner Intranet Site
Our Homeowner Intranet Site has undergone some major upgrades over the past few months. The site has many new categories with useful information regarding our community and surrounding area and is especially useful for newcomers to Predator Ridge. If you do not have an account or have lost your username and password please email: predatorridge@predatorridge.com
If you have suggestions or feedback for the continued success of the site please forward them to pridgecommunity@gmail.com
Sincerely
Your Predator Ridge Community Emergency Management Committee (PRCEMC)
Jim Popowich
Jane Toppozini
Colleen Scott
Gord Wilson
Kathy Pedersen
Luiz Araujo