Peak Alerts are notifications sent through a software called Everbridge by public safety agencies in El Paso and Teller Counties.  Peak Alerts notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are deemed dangerous by public safety officials.  Examples of emergency situations may include but is not limited to, natural or man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, missing persons, law enforcement activity impacting the public, evacuation notices, and more.

Peak Alerts notify you of emergencies that happen near your registered address(es) or current location (if you are using the Everbridge app).  To sign-up for these alerts, you must create an account with your contact information to include your address and at least one contact method.  The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose.  You choose how you want to receive these messages.  Messages can be sent via text, phone call, email, mobile app, fax, and more. When you confirm receipt of a message, the system will stop attempting to contact you. If you do not confirm the message, the system will continue to attempt to reach your other registered contact methods.

It is important to note that during an emergency, you should use as many forms of communication as possible to stay informed.  Stay tuned to news broadcasts, radio stations, social media, websites, weather radios, etc. It is recommended that you signup as an individual rather than a household as notifications will stop once a user confirms receipt of the message. If at any time you feel you are in danger, you should take whatever action you feel is necessary to get yourself to safety.

Sign up online at https://member.everbridge.net/index/1772417038942752?fbclid=IwAR3dnF2z9_qpMLsbTneHxDW-7DM2jlySQNXR2UOvw4O-13JLlvOJzOus5fo#/signup

​Receive push-alerts to your mobile device anytime you travel into an area of an active incident. You can download the Everbridge app here:  https://www.everbridge.com/app/

Please ensure your yard light is operating correctly every night from dusk to dawn. This helps improve safety while helping deter criminals in our neighborhoods.

Please review the PCVA guidelines below:
2.15.1  YARD LIGHTS
a)      In order to provide a unified theme in Pine Creek, a pre-selected yard light design is required in all residential front yards in Pine Creek.  All yard lights must be painted Sherwin Williams SW6258 Tricorn Black, Exterior, Satin Finish.
​Note: Available at Sherwin-Williams Paint Stores -  there is one at 6345 Source Center Pt, Colorado Springs, CO, 80923-7656, (719) 260-1767
b)      Builders are required to install the required yard light before occupancy of the home. See below for authorized fixtures. 
c)      The yard light is to be placed approximately 4 feet behind the street sidewalk on the front door side of the driveway.  Locations on flag lots or homes with side-entry garages will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
d)      Mounting height shall be 7 feet to the top of the fixture.
e)      A soft white bulb (incandescent, CFL, LED) giving off at least 1600 lumens of light is required for all yard lights in Pine Creek for consistency.  No other color is allowed.
f)      The light operates on a photocell and may not be turned off during operational hours (dusk to dawn).
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Yard Light Fixture Replacement
You can get the HOA approved yard light fixture (http://peak-lighting.com/260106) at Peak Lighting, 4315 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO  80907
The item number for this fixture is 3010LTES. Contact Donna Anderson of Peak Lighting if you need a replacement light at 719-531-5200 or donna@peak-lighting.com

Each year, Americans trust the U.S. Postal Service® with billions of letters and packages, and the vast majority of those arrive safely at their intended destinations. But there are always thieves who will target the mail. Postal Inspectors investigate these crimes and arrest thousands of mail and package thieves each year. Still, there are extra steps you can take to ensure your mail arrives safely at its destination.

PROTECT YOURSELF 
Follow and share these tips to help protect yourself and others against mail and package theft.

Promptly pickup mail - Try not to leave letters and packages in your mailbox or at your door for any length of time.

Deposit mail close to pickup time  - Deposit outgoing mail into USPS® Blue Collection Boxes before the last collection or inside your local Post Office™.

Inquire about overdue mail - If you do not receive a check, credit card, or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the sender as soon as possible and inquire about it.

Don't send cash - Be careful about what you send. Don’t risk sending cash in the mail.

Arrange for prompt pickup - If you cannot be home to receive a package, make another arrangement or use the USPS Hold Mail Service.

Use Hold for Pickup - When shipping packages, use the Hold for PickUp option, and the recipients can collect the package at their local Post Office™.

Request signature confirmation - When mailing something important, consider requesting Signature Confirmation™ for the intended recipient.

File a change of address - If you move, make sure you file a change of address with the Postal Service and let your financial institutions know as well.

From the United States Postal Inspection Service website  https://www.uspis.gov/tips-prevention/mail-theft/

Report mailbox vandalism at https://ehome.uspis.gov/mailtheft/vandalize.aspx

From the Colorado Springs Police Department:

Good afternoon Colorado Springs,

​Just a quick reminder to report, report, report!

​If you are the victim of a crime, such as a burglarized motor vehicle, please make sure to report it to us. Many citizens have stated they don’t want to report their burglarized motor vehicle because nothing was taken. As law enforcement we rely on that information to make sure we are aware of any potential crime patterns. With this information we can get resources in place to deter future criminal activity and possibly catch the bad guy. If we aren’t notified that a crime has taken place we won’t be able to help! 

Call 911 for emergencies, and 444-7000 for non-emergency events.

Remember, criminals are relying on you to not report their activity. DON’T HELP THEM OUT! Let’s work together to keep Colorado Springs safe!

Colorado Springs requires property owners to clear their walkways so that EVERYONE has safe access throughout the City!  Senior citizens, people with disabilities, parents with strollers, and mail carriers -just to name a few- struggle to negotiate hazardous walkways.  We need to do our part to make our community safe and accessible for all.

Timing: Once snow has stopped falling, residents have twenty-four (24) hours to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property.

Report A Problem: We encourage residents to work together to keep sidewalks clear for safe passage and kindly remind neighbors with unshoveled sidewalks of the City's requirement.  To report a problem, please contact 385-5977 to provide the address of an unshoveled sidewalk.

Visit https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works/page/sidewalk-snow-removal and http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=855&chapter_id=62666#s740499 for more information about the City Code.