The Bark
October 2014 Issue 1
Connecting the Communities North of 45th
Meet the Interns
Husky Neighborhood Intern Program Welcome to the first edition of The Bark for the 2014-2015 academic year! The Husky Neighborhood Intern team at UW aims to bring students and permanent residents living in the north of 45 th community together to ensure quality of life for all. We collaborate with the University to put on community-building events which strengthen social ties within the neighborhood. Our goals for this year include expanding community projects, educating students about their rights as tenants, and promoting safety. Through monthly editions of The Bark, we will update you on our progress and provide information on the resources available to you in the North of 45 th community. We look forward to working with the community and getting to know our fellow residents. If you have suggestions or questions about the program, feel free to contact us at huskyn45@gmail.com With your input we will work towards bettering our neighborhood!
Neighborhood Resources New to the north of 45th neighborhood? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you settle in: Garbage and yard waste are collected on Mondays, so it’s a good idea to take both out Sunday evening. To help keep litter at a minimum, take your emptied cans back in from the curb right after pickup, as required by city ordinance. Recycling is collected on alternating Monday mornings with the trash and yard waste.
Halloween(week) Tips
Make the most out of your Hallo-week and stay safe while you celebrate!
It’s great to be creative with your costume, but make sure you can safely move in it.
If you have any fake weapons with your costume, make it clear they are just props.
Never point a fake weapon at a police officer.
Garbage/yard waste/recycling customer service: 206-684-3000
Walk with a group whenever possible, and stay alert if you have to walk alone.
Restricted Parking Zone (RPZ) permits: 206-684-5086
Always call 911 immediately to report any suspicious activity or dangerous situations
If you have a car, you need a Zone Six Permit to park on the street for more than two hours. Permits are available from the city. You’ll need current proof of residency and a copy of your current Washington State Vehicle registration.
Sonia Rao is a junior majoring in Public Health and Medical Anthropology. She hopes to eventually work in the field of global health and health systems administration. Outside of school, she enjoys dance and is on UW’s Bollywood dance team!
Christopher Gandy is a senior at the University of Washington majoring in Community, Environment, and Planning in addition to International Studies. He has had the opportunity to study in Tokyo, Japan for one year and has studied spatial planning in Groningen, The Netherlands for five months. His current interest is on public space activation via the design of transportation systems.
Planning on Drinking ? If you chose to drink, please give special attention to the laws that surround the consumption of alcohol and the effects drinking has on your body. Here are some helpful tips from the Office of Health and Wellness. Different people experience different effects and there is no way to predict where the “point of no return” lies. The lethal effects of alcohol can start at blood alcohol levels as low as .30% and .45% is often lethal in non-alcoholics. If you friend or roommate is passed out there is a reason to be concerned. Here are some signs of alcohol poisoning. Are you unable to arouse the person with loud shouting or vigorous shaking, or inability of the aroused person to stay awake for more than 2-3 minutes? Do they have slow or irregular breathing—fewer than 8 breaths per minute or lapses in breathing that last longer than 10 seconds? A weak pulse, or very rapid or very slow pulse? Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin? Vomiting while passed out, and not awakening after vomiting? What To Do If You Suspect Severe Alcohol Poisoning Call 911 immediately. If you live in a residence hall, contact Residential Life Staff. In 2010, Washington enacted a 911 Good Samaritan Law. If there is a situation involving an overdose of alcohol or other drugs and someone calls 911 for help, the person and the person they are calling about are immune from possession charges Stay with the person until help arrives. Do not leave the person alone, even for a minute. Turn the person on his/her side, with head slightly lower than the rest of the body, to prevent choking if the person vomits. Be prepared to give emergency medical personnel as much information as possible, including any drugs or medications. Preventing Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol poisoning is preventable. Here are steps you can take to keep it from happening to you: Do not drink alcohol when you are under the influence of other drugs or are taking medication. Do not participate in drinking games, chugging, beer bongs, funnels or other rapid consumption activities. Do not drink on an empty stomach. Pace your drinking by drinking slowly or alternating alcoholic drinks with nonalcoholic drinks. If you choose to drink, do so in moderation. For More information check out www.washington.edu/livewell Taken from the Office of Health and Wellness
Or, Perhaps, a Party? Halloween is quickly approaching and it should be no surprise that with it shall come some parties. Are you planning on throwing one, or will be attending a few? If you are hosting a party, here’s some advice to help ensure that you don’t get any sketchy random people entering uninvited. Doing some planning before your party can help everyone have a great time. Create a guest list: Have a list that has everyone who plans to attend on it. Create a private Facebook event, this ensures you know who is suppose to be there. You can screen and check off who comes into your residence at the time of a party and when they leave. Make note of who is at your party at all times, so no unwanted incidents go unchecked. Creating a guest list reduces the risk of fights, theft, and other undesirable situations. Have security measures in place: The guest list is a great start, but you have to ensure that it is enforced. Don’t just leave your door open, keep the situation monitored. Talk to your neighbors: Let your neighbors know that you are having a party. Give your neighbors your cell phone number and have someone that they can call if things are too loud. Agree to a time that your party will end. Be a respectful and responsible neighbor. Noise Ordinance Did you know that from 10 pm-7am (M-Thu) and 11pm-7am (Fri-Sun) are quiet hours? If police can hear your noise from a distance of 75ft they can issue you a noise citation. Fines start at $250. So please, talk to your neighbor, let them know that you’ll be having a party and make sure you’re both on the same page so that way you and your friends can have a good time.
Upcoming Husky Neighborhood Events
Husky Neighborhood Food Drive– We will be dropping off bags for donations the week of 11/12/14 and picking up donations for the UDistrict Food Bank on 11/17/14
Nightwalk– 12/2/14. Join us on a walk around the neighborhood to check for burned out streetlights, overgrown bushes and other safety concerns.
For more information about these and other events check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/ N45Community.