EMERGENCY EXPO: STOP- THINK - PREPARE

(April 19, 2008) This Expo is the BEST DAY OUT YOU CAN DO FOR YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS & YOUR FAMILY. This is my annual reminder of making sure the smoke detector batteries are fresh. Last year I replenished our Earthquake kits. I actually upgraded to the 5-year pack for the family. This year Wade Reynolds taught my family and I how to actually use the fire extinguisher! I have had those home fire extinguishers (pack of two) in my home for years. Did you know they have a gauge on them that tell you when you need to replace them? Important Stuff!

They have all sorts of safety organizations represented. Each year I learn something new... Here was one that really turned my head...Mosquitoes. Did you catch the article? ... Due to the housing market correction, there is an increase in Vacant Homes and/or Abandoned Property with Pools. Well it turns out, when there is no filter running on the pool, that is another word for 'Standing Water'. Standing Water tends to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Also if the trash is not collected this too can breed mosquitoes. If you happen to notice that a house-at-risk is on the market, and it might need some attention... call the Real Estate Agent. Perhaps the pool can be drained, or treated while it is on the market? Perhaps the trash could be assembled and removed. Help raise awareness of this important issue in our area.

For more information about the West Nile Virus, please contact the LA County Department of Health Services West Nile Hot Line at (800) 975-4448 or the L.A. County Vector Control at (562) 944-9656 or visit: http://www.glacvcd.org/

A quick snap of Safety First and of course a big shout out to all of the supporters of this needed event to connect and prepare for your home and office!

Thank you for your continued support in making Santa Clarita a wonderful community!

Enjoy!

-Leah Pollack
Your Real Estate Investing Resource
http://www.leahpollack.com/