For more info: https://www.ready.gov/plan

Let's Keep the Holiday Spirit Safe and Healthy!

Follow these guidelines to ensure a joyful and safe holiday season full of fun dining:

• Food Handling
  • Clean Hands: Wash hands with soap and water before cooking or serving food, and before and after handling raw meats.
  • Sanitize Surfaces: Ensure cutting boards, utensils, and countertops are clean.
  • Separate Foods: Keep raw meats away from ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
•  Cooking
  • Cook Thoroughly: Ensure all dishes are cooked to the proper internal temperature (e.g., poultry to 165°F).
  • Use a Thermometer: Verify temperatures to ensure safety.
• Transporting Food
  • Keep It Safe: Use insulated containers to keep hot foods hot (above 140°F) and cold foods cold (below 40°F).
  • Time Matters: Food should not sit out for more than 2 hours.
• Serving
  • Label Dishes: Note common allergens like nuts, dairy, or gluten.
  • Use Utensils: Provide serving spoons and tongs to avoid hand contact with food.
• Storing Leftovers
  • Cool Quickly: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of serving.
  • Safe Timeframe: Eat refrigerated leftovers within 3-4 days.

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Learn about what is happening to Colorado Springs during winter storms and see lots of tips on how to prepare, stay safe, and do your part at https://www.coloradosprings.gov/winterweather

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For PCVA community areas (sidewalks in the common area):  snow is shoveled from the walks once the snow has reached a depth of 2" and the snow has ceased. While the snow removal company does apply some ice-melt in troublesome areas, pedestrians should be aware that walkways may be slippery and caution and care should be used where ice may be present. Snow removal performance does not ensure that there will be 100% no snow or ice. Please notify the Hammersmith Team of any problematic or icy areas so that known issues can be addressed. Contact them via phone 719-389-0700 or submit a work order request easily and efficiently using your homeowner portal accessed at portal.ehammersmith.com. 

​City Streets: A vast majority of streets in Pine Creek are City owned and maintained. This includes not only pothole-patching and repair issues, but snow plowing as well. If your street has not been plowed, you can request that the City come plow it very easily by issuing a request online at https://coloradosprings.gov/page/citizen-request-gocosprings-app or via the City's GoCOS! smart phone app. 

  ​City of Colorado Springs Crime Prevention Program  
      https://cspd.coloradosprings.gov/crime-prevention-program
CSPD Crime Prevention Unit
This unit focuses on providing citizens and businesses with tips on how to prevent becoming a victim of a crime.  The specialized officers who staff this program are dedicated to:

• Reducing crime and the fear of crime
• Increasing the knowledge of citizens in providing "pro-active" crime prevention strategies
• Encouraging and training citizens in neighborhood watch activities
• Training the community in a wide array of crime prevention approaches & techniques
• Providing home and business security checks

Stetson Hills Crime Prevention Officer
  MJ Thomson
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: 719-444-3168

Requesting Service
If you wish to request increased police patrol presence in your area, contact the Crime Prevention Officer or use the city’s GoCOS (https://coloradosprings.gov/gocos) system to submit the request along with other non-emergency needs like potholes & streetlights.