Monsoon preparedness

Additionally, the Arizona Department of Transportation recommends that if caught in a monsoon while on the road, drivers of all vehicle types should wait out storms by pulling over as far to the right as possible, turn off vehicle lights and remove foot from the brake pedal. Drivers should treat intersections with traffic light outages as a four-way stop and never enter flooded areas.

For more information on monsoon safety and to sign-up for emergency alerts from Maricopa County, visit ready.maricopa.gov.

When planning a vacation, or leaving town for any period, securing your property is paramount to enjoying time away. The Scottsdale Police Department offers a Vacation Watch Service which allows residents to request a police officer drive by their home while away. Additionally, DC Ranch residents may complete a Vacation Notification form on DCRanch.com to alert Community Patrol of an absence. This notification will assist with accommodating deliveries or vendors that require access to your property, and to check for any suspicious activity around the home.

Consider these additional tips provided by the Scottsdale Police Department:

• Set inside lights on timers and outside lights on dusk to dawn sensors.

• Arm the security system when you’re away. Alert your private alarm company and any personal security of travel.

• Never leave a key outside under a rock or on the porch where someone could find it.

• Ask family or a trusted neighbor to remove all papers, flyers, etc. from the house to avoid the house appearing unoccupied, and hold/forward the mail.

• Hold newspaper deliveries if gone for extended periods of time.

• Check that all access points to your home are closed and secure.

• Refrain from posting travel updates on social media or public forums.

Travel with peace of mind

• Ensure your pool is operational and properly cleaned in your absence to avoid algae growth and control mosquitoes.

• Check your irrigation system and fix any leaks before you leave.

• Secure all valuables, including firearms and important paperwork in a personal safe, safety deposit box, or fire-proof box.

In celebration of Scottsdale Earth Week, the Ranch Association’s Adopt-A-Road Landscape Team performed a trash and litter clean-up along Thompson Peak Parkway from Pima Road to Legacy Boulevard and Legacy Boulevard East to The Homestead Community Center. Special thanks to the team for filling over 22 bags with debris.

Rental of Property

When considering renting out your DC Ranch property, please remember: All rental property listings and advertisements must reflect a minimum residency of six months. Short-term rentals are not allowed. Owners must provide the Ranch Association with the tenant lease for compliance and to provide tenant access to community amenities. DC Ranch team members routinely monitor short-term rental websites to ensure compliance and track for enforcement with safety of the community in mind. If you have any questions or would like to report a short-term rental that violates the DC Ranch Standards of Conduct, please contact The Ranch Offices on Market Street at 480.513.1500.