In celebration of #NationalFriendshipDay on August 4th, Liberty is celebrating Friendship Month in August. It is a wonderful time to reflect on the value of friends and a time to nurture your relationships – old and new! As you know, friendships in the military are often lifelong. It is so important to make that connection within your community and encourage one another.
Friendships can lead to overall better health, being happier, gaining experiences, the feeling of being supported, a sense of belonging, and more. From all of us at Liberty, thank you for being our friend! We look forward to connecting with you all month at our events! Keep reading this newsletter to find all the opportunities to connect this month!
Liberty Military Housing puts on events throughout the year to encourage building friendships and a sense of community. Moving around can be a difficult transition but getting out to meet your new neighbors could lead to new friendships and ease this change.
How Can We Help?
Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Liberty Military housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing homes and vibrant communities Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion, or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary Below is an outline of our easy Three-Step process for concerns and opportunities for feedback
STEPONE
ContactyourDistrictHousing Office
LewisEast:253-912-3485
LewisEast@LiveLMH.com
LewisMain:253-912-3460
LewisMain@LiveLMH.com
LewisNorth:253-912-3475
LewisNorth@LiveLMHcom
LewisWest:253-912-3493
LewisWest@LiveLMH.com
McChord:253-589-0523
Mcchord@LiveLMH.com
DiscoveryVillage:253-292-6100
DiscoveryVillage@LiveLMHcom
MtBaker:253-300-5299
Mt.Baker@LiveLMH.com
LibertyAtYourService
1-888-578-4141(24hrs)
STEP TWO
If the issue is incomplete contact LMH General Management Office: 253-912-2111
Below are a few commonly asked questions from our residents that you may have been wondering about too.
Where is the self-help warehouse located and what can I get from there for free?
We have two self-help warehouses located on both Lewis North and McChord. Lewis North self-help warehouse is located at 7910 Plant Road. McChord’s self-help warehouse is located at 3080 Woodbrook Road Southwest. Residents can pick up grass seed, touch up paint and brush, furnace filters and hose bibs (seasonal).
How can I get a copy of my lease?
Your designated district office has your lease on file and can provide that to you
Who do I contact about my trash not being picked up?
If you are having issues with your trash service, please reach out to your designated district office They will then work with LeMay to help resolve the issue.
I am PCSing soon, who do I contact about the move-out process and what do I need to do?
When you receive orders, reach out to your designated district office to notify them. You will receive a notice to vacate form to fill out as well as a move-out checklist You will then be scheduled for a move-out inspection Please keep in mind, a 30 day notice is required unless it is last minute orders.
How do I transfer to another home?
Residents may be transferred to another home if they meet one of two criteria’s; 1) number of dependents in the home has increased 2) service member outranks the community Reach out to your designated district office to fill out the transfer form. Transfers are dependent on district approval and home availability
What district office do I reach out to for my neighborhood?
Each of our district offices oversee and manage specific communities Please refer to the list below for your designated district office for your community
District Office Designations
Fire Pits & BBQ Grills Safety Reminders
Fire Pits
Only commercially purchased, above ground fire pits are allowed in family housing.
Must be used at least 15 feet from your home and within your yard.
Firepits are not to be used in tall dry grass or below low hanging tree limbs
Firepits are not to be used in overhangs , eaves in garages or carports
BBQ Grills
Town Center may only use a gas grill on their designated patio.
BBQ grills must be used at least 15 feet from your home to prevent damage to the sliding.
BBQ grills are not to be used in overhangs , eaves in garages or carports
All communities need to properly store flammable materials, keep a fire extinguisher or water source readily available and have adult supervision by all fires until extinguished
TIPS TO ENSURE A SMOOTH MOVE-OUT
General Cleaning Requirements
• Completely remove all personal items from the home, storage area(s), and garage
• Clean front and back yards of all rubbish, garbage, animal waste, and so on, and remove all personal items.
• Dispose and recycle items in an appropriate manner
• Any equipment or feature delivered as part of the premises (e.g., appliances, appliance parts, fixtures, hardware), must be returned intact and in proper working order
• Original wall color must be restored If it can not be restored, primer must be used.
• Remove all markings and stickers from ceilings, walls, and window sills
• All windows must be closed and locked with window covering left in the closed position.
• Remove all grease build-up, and wipe down all kitchen surfaces
• Wipe appliances inside and out
• Sweep and wet mop all hard surface floors.
• All blinds: dust or wipe down.
• Ceiling fans: dust or wipe down both sides of blades
FREE Community Events
Throughout the year, Liberty Military Housing hosts several FREE events and programs throughout our communities. Get to know your community, meet your neighbors, and create lasting family memories in the process.
All resident events are FREE of charge Interested in learning more about resident events? Visit our Facebook page (Liberty Military Housing - Joint Base Lewis McChord) or Community Rewards
Questions? Please contact, Community Services at : LMHJBLMEvents@LiveLMHcom
Don't Miss a Thing!
Sign up for Community Rewards Today!
All free resident event location details are posted to our secure resident platform, Community Rewards app. Sign up today using the primary email address you have on file for housing at www.communityrewards.me
Wednesday, August 21st | 3pm-7pm Saturday, August 24th | 9am-3pm
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ONCE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL, WE WILL CLOSE*
LIBERTY MILITARY HOUSING RESIDENTS ONLY. Residents must sign the items drop-off form and provide their JBLM home address.
Must provide a list of items being disposed of at the time of drop-off.
Disposal of accepted items only.
Must be able to lift and dump all items yourself or with an accompanied person.
Location: Details will be provided in Community Rewards
Every quarter we host our Mayor's meeting where we engage n discussions regarding upcoming events, policy updates and pressing matters in their respective communities Our Mayor’s had a couple questions and reminders that they hought we should highlight in this months newsletter. See below for FAQ’s:
Community Mayor FAQ’s:
Q: Do the residents get charged for electric consumption if they install their own air conditioning window/portable units in their home?
A: No The DOD utility consumption program is currently suspended therefore no additional charges will be incurred if a resident chooses to use their own AC unit
Q: Are residents allowed to have their pets left alone outside on a tether?
A: No. Our pet policy does not support unsupervised pets left on a lead or tether without an adult present. Pets must be leashed or in a fenced in backyard if the pet is going to be unsupervised.
Q: Can a resident request that their dryer vents be cleaned out if they see that it is needed?
A: Yes. Residents will need to submit a work order request, and a Technician will assess the vent system to be cleaned as soon as possible.
RESERVE A COMMUNITY CENTER
fantastic experience and want to tell us about it?
Liberty Military Housing has teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online Resident Satisfaction Surveys at the time of move-in, service in your home, and at move-out Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve our goals to provide military families with exemplary service and a quality home environment Surveys are automatically sent to your email from SatisFacts Residents can also receive survey notifications via Text. Look out for more details from SatisFacts. Fill out a survey and you could win
*Contact your district office for more information
The app makes it easy for your family to manage the maintenance of your Liberty Military Housing home, even when you are on the go. If you have an emergency in your home that requires immediate attention, please contact Liberty At Your Service, 888-578-4141.
A WORD FROM OUR WEST ARMY PARTNERS
Summer Burns Bring Spring Flowers
By: Hailey Dunn and Kiley Westergaard, DPW Environmental Division, AGEISS
If you live or work on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), you likely have seen or smelled the smoke from prescribed burns. The biologists and foresters of JBLM Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division use prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, for several different reasons.
· It maintains open landscapes, which are ideal for many military training missions.
· It aids in wildfire suppression by reducing fuel loads.
· It benefits ecological restoration for wildlife habitat, including habitat for several rare and endangered species.
It may seem counterintuitive to restore a piece of land by setting it on fire, but prescribed fire is an essential tool for maintaining approximately 18,000 acres of fire adapted ecosystems on JBLM Grass-dominated prairies, Oregon white oak woodlands, and Ponderosa pine forests all depend on fire These ecosystems are divided into small fire management units that are burned following a specific plan, or prescription Typically, burning takes place every three to five years
Frequent disturbance intervals help these ecosystems maintain their short-statured vegetation or what we perceive as openness and resiliency Fire also minimizes competition from other vegetation types
One example of a strong vegetational competitor is Scotch broom, the large, yellow-flowered shrub. Scotch broom is common along the roadsides of western Washington. Unfortunately, the noxious species is not restricted to only the road edges. This noxious weed grows rapidly on prairie soils and can even alter soil chemistry making it more favorable for itself, and other weeds, to persist.
Scotch broom ruins habitat for prairie dwelling animals by crowding out the native wildflowers and grasses that animals need for food, water, and shelter. This loss of habitat causes populations of native species to dwindle and prompts biologists to take action and prevent further declines and ultimate extinction of the species.
In lieu of herbicides, biologists use prescribed burns to kill noxious weeds such as Scotch broom. Immediately after a prescribed burn in the summer, the blackened, barren landscapes starkly contrast the colorful array of springtime flowers. With time, this new landscape allows native plants to take their rightful spot and thrive in the prairie.
Many prairie plants, such as common camas, require full sun and don’t do well in competition with neighboring or overtopping plants. Native prairie species have special adaptations such as sturdy bulbs, deep taproots, or underground rhizomes, that help them tolerate the summer droughts. These adaptations can also help the plant persist in a nonflowering state until conditions are appropriate, adding to the resiliency of the ecosystem.
Prescribed fire is a powerful tool that can help restore the structure and function of the ecosystem while simultaneously supporting the military mission and the sustainability of JBLM.
