Safety

Kathy Carey June 13th, 2007

Our concern for safety in Alta Sierra focuses on two issues: Neighborhood Watch and Fire Safety.

Neighborhood Watch Program

We assist residents interested in forming Neighborhood Watch groups and provide training. We serve as liaison to the Sheriff’s Department and arrange for Neighborhood Watch signs to be installed at strategic locations throughout Alta Sierra.

Fire Safety Program

Results of Ban on Open Burning Survey Feb 8, 2007
An informal survey was taken of Alta Sierra residents on the question of Open Burning. The question was asked:

Question: Do you support a ban on open burning in Alta Sierra?

There were 190 responders to the question. The results are:

  • Support a Ban on Open Burning: 102
  • Oppose a Ban on Open Burning: 71
  • No Opinion given: 18

Also, the following question was asked:

Question: If you currently need to dispose of yard waste by open burning, would any of the following reduce your need to open burn?

  • More frequent yard waste pick up by Waste Management, i.e. weekly vs. the current pick up every other week. Yes – 55
  • More frequent Alta Sierra Property Owners Association sponsored yard waste collections (you drive waste to collection area in Alta Sierra) vs. the current effort of once a year. Yes – 47
  • Assistance in moving your yard waste to an area more easily accessible to transportation or mechanized disposal such as chipping. Yes – 27
  • Less restrictions on the Defensible Space Chipping Program administered by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. Yes – 14

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