Do 1 Thing is a web-based twelve month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month, and provides a range of preparedness options for each topic. Every month has a low or no-cost option to become better prepared. Do 1 Thing is a non-profit organization that aims to build more disaster resilient communities. They give you a choice of three things you can do, then you choose one. You can jump in at anytime. Learn more http://do1thing.com/individuals

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil.

• It's a gas that moves up through the soil to the atmosphere.

• ​High radon levels have been found in all 50 states and in all parts of Colorado.
• In Colorado, about half the homes have radon levels higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommended action level of 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L).
• Radon has no color, odor or taste and doesn't cause short-term symptoms of illness.
• Radon causes cancer.
  • It's estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States.
  • It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U. S, according to the surgeon general.
  • Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.

Learn more:  https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/understanding-radon
Order discounted testing kits:  http://sosradon.org/test-kits
Radon moves from uranium-bearing granite deposits in the soil to the atmosphere.

• Your home sits on radon's pathway from the soil to the atmosphere.
• Your home is usually warmer and has lower air pressure than the surrounding soil, so gases in the soil, including radon, move into your home.
• The most common routes are:
  • Spaces between basement walls and the slab.
  • Cracks in foundations and/or walls.
  • Openings around sump pumps and drains.
  • Construction joints and plumbing penetrations.
  • Crawl spaces.
  • Well water with high radon concentrations.

• ​​The age and/or type of home doesn't matter when it comes to whether high levels of radon are present.

Learn more about radon, testing for radon, and mitigating radon from Colorado's Department of Public Health and & Environment at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services-and-information/environment/radon

Wondering if you are the only home without power, gas, or water? Or do you need to report an outage?
Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) makes it easy to do both via a handy online map that allows you to see and check the status.

See it and learn more about it at http://stormcenter3.csu.org.s3.amazonaws.com/default.html

Not sure about the parking rules in Pine Creek and the City of Colorado Springs?  Want to know about parking on the street, resident and non-resident (visitors) parking, vehicle storage, cul-de-sacs, near fire hydrants, around sidewalks and driveways?  Visit our Parking Info page and Learn more at https://www.pcva.org/parking-in-pine-creek.html

The Board of Directors is aware of past  situations where homeowners and neighborhood representatives have taken actions directly with vendor contractors or have procured materials.   Under Colorado law and consistent with PCVA By-Laws, only the Board of Directors and our Community Association Manager may legally plan, coordinate, task and direct contractors and obligate PCVA funds for services and materials.   Under NO circumstance is any homeowner or neighborhood representatives allowed to represent PCVA to solicit proposals, coordinate or direct work.   Homeowners and neighborhood representatives should identify requirements and must only work with the sole PCVA Managing Agent (Hammersmith) provided by the Board.  Homeowners that direct contractor work may be held liable for any PCVA costs incurred--an unfortunate situation the Board wishes to avoid at all times.