Canadian Lakes Safety

Safety

Kristin Wilcox

Safety Director kwilcox@clpoc.org Summer days are warm and bright with the scent of BBQ and bonfires wafting through the air, and the laughter of children rolling across the lake. With the fourth of July just around the corner, let’s take a minute to talk about the firework laws here in Michigan that apply to residents and guests to our wonderful community.

MICHIGAN FIREWORK SAFETY ACT

In 2012 Governer Snyder signed into effect the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. This act made the sale, use, and possession of “consumer fireworks” legal. While some Michigan counties, cities, villages, or townships chose to enact their own fireworks ordinance, we here in Mecosta County have adopted the State laws. What does this mean for us in Canadian Lakes?

It means that it is legal to use fireworks on your private property

(on authorized days)

It is illegal to use fireworks on any

common property including roadways, greenbelts and beaches without written permission from the General Manager.

Fireworks can not be used before

11 a.m. or after 11:45 p.m. except on December 31 (1:00 a.m.). •Fireworks are allowed on the following days: •December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st •The Saturday and Sunday before

Memorial day •June 29th to July 4th •July 5th only if it falls on a

Friday or Saturday •The Saturday and Sunday before

Labor day

GUESTS TO CANADIAN LAKES

Just a quick reminder that “The CLPOC Member is responsible for the conduct of a family member and/or invited guest(s). This includes , but is not limited to a tenant, renter, lessee and any other short-term or long-term user of private property included within the membership of the CLPOC. The CLPOC member is, at times, liable to the CLPOC for any and all damage to CLPOC property caused by these individuals.”

Make sure to stop in the office and pick up guest passes for all your guests and educate them as to the rules of our wonderful community. We all wish you a safe and happy summer season!

SUMMER STORMS

The warm weather here in Michigan, often times brings with it severe storms. Immediately following the storms we ask that members and their guests refrain from unnessecary travel throught the community as we evaluate the status of the roads, downed trees, and power outages. Status updates on road and building closures will be sent out via email and Facebook. If you loose power please contact your respective power company to report the outage and check for restoral updates.

Photography by Kristin Wilcox

If you come across trees down across Canadian Lakes roadways please make note of the location giving the closest cross street or address and contact Safety. You may leave a voice mail if we are unable to answer. We will work as quickly and as safely as possible to clear the roads, this often means piling the debris on the side and coming back for it later. If you come across a tree down with yellow caution tape on it, we have it on our list! Please do not cross or touch any downed power lines as you will not be able to tell if they are live.

As always, we on the Safety Team want to thank the wonderful volunteers of Mobile Watch! Without your dedication our job would be much more difficult. Your safety in the community is our top priority!

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