March 7, 2013 Scheduled Power Outages for Electrical Repairs and Maintenance A series of power outages is scheduled at Support Site, starting March 8. The outages will enable workers to complete preventive maintenance on power substations, install energy-saving devices for exterior lighting and repair damaged underground cables. Some offices and stores will close during normal working hours in accordance with the following schedule: Date March 8
Duration of Outage 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Support Site Location Fitness Forum; Villa Capri; Villa Ischia; Villa Procida; Villa Ventotene; Villa Ponza; Central Park/ Amphitheater; tennis courts/skateboard park; and external lighting. March 9 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elementary School, Middle/High School and Child Development Center facilities. March 14 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BEQ building; MWR Warehouse and Annex; AFN building; Security Training Center; Housing Maintenance Facility; Public Works building; MWR Hobby Shop; Housing Welcome Center; Strikers Bowling Center; and NEX Autoport. March 16 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing Unit #s 2001-2011 *Note: There are additional outages scheduled – beyond March 16 – that will be announced once dates are finalized.
Continued Closure of Three Carney Park Cabins Due to Lead in Water Carney Park cabins #1, #2 and #3 will remain closed for use as remedial actions for reducing lead levels in cabin drinking water continue. The cabins were closed in August 2012 to allow for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of internal water lines. Public Works and Preventive Medicine authorities will continue to monitor drinking water quality as repairs are completed. Notification will be made when the cabins are ready for community use. For more information, see the full notification here: http://goo.gl/S2wZp. Reminder: Gas Coupons Rule The NATO Forces tax-free gas coupons can only be redeemed at AGIP (ENI) gas stations. NATO Forces gas coupons cannot be legally accepted at ESSO stations or any other non-AGIP (ENI) stations regardless of proximity to Support Site. All personnel, including military, civilian, and dependents, are required to abide by the rules regarding proper use of the NATO Forces gas coupons. Misuse of these coupons may result in the loss of privileges to purchase the coupons, as well as possible disciplinary action. Compliance with these rules is critical to keeping this important benefit available to all eligible personnel. Now: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey is Open The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is open during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data