I hope you enjoyed the epic wins this weekend and enjoyed Parent's Weekend! Also, I hope some of you were able to drop by the Engaged Living Cook-out .. I know the food was scrumptious and there was terrific music!
I just want to make you aware of a few things going on in the next week .. we have FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS COMING UP September 28 - October 5! So, you know, please look at the list below of items that are NOT allowed and the reasons why ..
· Candles, incense, etc.: common cause of campus fires
· Hot plates and other open-flame cooking devices: Can cause fires easily. George Foreman grills are allowed
· Use of extension cords (power strips are allowed): Power strips stop power surges from damaging equipment...extension cords don't :-O
· Overloaded receptacles: Overworking the outlet can cause electrical surges
· Electrical cords under rugs, carpets or over bed: If they have a short, the fabric will catch on fire
· Excessive combustible decorations: More stuff that could burn in a fire
· Non-flame retardant curtains: More stuff that could burn in a fire
· Exit door and window blocked: If you are caught in a fire, you wouldn't be able to escape, or help couldn't get to you
· String lights (i.e. Christmas lights): See extension cords
· Smoke detector not flashing and/or covered with anything: We want to make sure the smoke detector is working properly
· Halogen lamps (not allowed): They get much hotter than regular bulbs
· Combustibles near heating devices: Helps us to decrease the chance of fire
· Open-flame grill: If your grill is by Nelly, Paul Wall (he's the People's Champ), or George Foreman, then you're okay. But if it requires open-flames, then you can't have it.
· Unauthorized loft: We want to make sure that your loft is safe.
· Emergency Procedure notice not on back of door: We want to make sure you know what to do in case of an emergency.
And, one more thing!
Remeber to contact me if you are interested in volunteering with Plant Trees for Greenville! Let me know of a date you are interested and how many people from your houses are available .. we can make it a community outing or individual house bonding! Just let me know and I'll sign us up! The dates are below:
October 11, Tree Planting, Robert E. Cashion Elementary School
October 20, Tree Planting, Greenville High School
October 29, Tree Planting, Genesis Homes, 56 Hollywood Circle, Greenville, SC, 29607 - 9:00 am - Noon Volunteers Needed!
November 5, Tree Planting, Fine Arts Center, 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609 - 9:00 am - Noon Volunteers Needed!
November 10, Tree Planting, Christ Church Episcopal, Greenville, SC
November 12, Tree Planting Reforestation Project, Del Norte
Thanks Greenbelt! And have a TERRIFIC week!
Peace,
J.
