The first meeting of the Cabernet Neighborhood Watch Committee was held on November 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Raleys meeting room. Altogether, there were 15 people in attendance from our community in Cabernet Highlands.
Officer Andelin from Reno Police Department was on hand to offer assistance and advice on how best to proceed with forming and maintaining a neighborhood watch committee. He spoke with the attendees, querying their concerns. Many of the issues centered around car burglary and speeders.
Also present was Reno City Councilperson Bonnie Weber. Ms. Weber Hosted a meeting at Alice Smith School several weeks ago to promote Neighborhood Watch groups throughout Ward 4. She is committed to community outreach programs and has been instrumental in several improvements in the North Valleys.
Overall, the crime rate in our neighborhood has been typically very low. However, as the North Valleys continue to grow, the goal of the Neighborhood Watch group is to ensure the security of all our neighbors. Neighborhood Watch programs through, “Neighbors helping Neighbors” ensures the peaceful enjoyment of our homes and families.
The outcome of the first meeting was to establish a series of ongoing meetings to assist with teaching our neighbors better ways to ensure safety for their families and property; to encourage greater participation from more people; to provide communication resources through web page, email, and phone trees that inform people in our community; and to request from local agencies solutions to reduce traffic problems and crime going far into the future.
Officer Andelin spoke on the importance of reporting issues to our community leaders through local agencies.
For Emergencies call 911
For Non Emergencies call 775 334-2121
All others call Reno Direct 775 334-4636
Other sources of neighborhood information were discussed. Some suggestions were to attend the Neighborhood Advisory Board meetings held on the third Thursday of each month. Information is available via Reno City Neighborhood Advisory Board page at: https://www.reno.gov/community/your-neighborhood/ward-4
The next meeting of the Cabernet Neighborhood Watch group is tentatively scheduled for December 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Raleys community room.
For information or to get involved, please contact Pat Shea or sign up on the website providing contact information.
Pat Shea 775 721 6742 pat100shea@gmail.com
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National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month.
2024 Theme: “Start a Conversation”
Talking about bad things that could happen like a disaster or emergency isn’t always easy. We may think we’re protecting the people we love by avoiding these conversations, but they are important to start taking steps to get ready and stay safe.
Starting a conversation today can help you and your family to take more actions to prepare. By taking simple steps, you can build your preparedness at your own pace:
Set aside a time when everyone is calm and relaxed.
It may help to hold the discussions over a set time period, so decisions aren’t rushed, and people feel more comfortable talking about the topic.
Talk about steps you’ve taken to prepare and encourage others to ask questions about preparedness actions that might work for them.
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Mid-year progress report
Since the March meeting of Cabernet Neighborhood Watch. I worked to get several issues moved forward on the To Do List.
Since the March meeting of Cabernet Neighborhood Watch. I worked to get several issues moved forward on the To Do List.
First on my list was to meet with Traffic Engineer. I met with the Reno Traffic Engineer, Steve Wheeler, to discuss the placement of the signs. Per his recommendation, we reduced the number of signs from 3 to 2.
One sign will be placed West of Buck Drive entrance facing traffic coming from Lemmon Valley Dr.
The second sign will be placed South of Quill Dr along Rutherford Dr. facing South towards traffic coming from Beckwourth entrance.
Second on my list was a meeting with Reno Police. On April 23, Reno Police held a community comment session in the Reno City Council Chambers. Billie and I attended, and we met Chief Kathryn Nance and Asst Chief Chris Jacobson. The meeting was designed for the community to provide information on RPD’s current and future deployment plan.
I used the opportunity to discuss the use of Radar Speed Signs to improve the efficiency of Traffic officer deployment. This was well received by Chief Nance, the consultant helping to build the new deployment plan, and the audience.
I had a follow-up conversation with Asst Chief Jacobson. This conversation covered both traffic enforcement and RPD support for Neighborhood Watch (Covering the 3rd item on the to-do-list.) These topics have led down two different paths.
You can hear more information about these topics at our upcoming meeting ;
6:00PM
June 12, 2024
Raley’s Community Room
I hope to see you there!
Pat
Speeding, Distracted Driving and Radar Speed Signs:
Distracted driving is one of the top reasons why drivers speed. Yet, we often overlook the relationship between driver speed and driver distraction as an opportunity to solve the distracted driving epidemic. This is probably because the majority of distractions come from …
(This is an excerpt from an article found on Radar Signs Website. It expresses the reason Feedback signs work . If you wish to read the entire article, follow the link at the bottom of the page.)
Distracted driving is one of the top reasons why drivers speed. Yet, we often overlook the relationship between driver speed and driver distraction as an opportunity to solve the distracted driving epidemic. This is probably because the majority of distractions come from within the vehicle. Mobile phones, radios, passengers, a hot cup of coffee and more can divert a driver’s attention.
It’s during these periods of distracted driving that brain activation shifts dramatically, impairing a driver’s cognitive abilities making them unable to multitask safely. Everyone knows that driver behaviors must change. The question is, “How do we change them?” We can regulate driver behavior with legislation, like hands-free laws. But that approach still relies on driver compliance. To be more effective, regulations should be paired with external forces that automatically remind drivers to focus on the job of driving. Radar speed signs, one of the most reliable traffic calming solutions, are already scientifically proven to do this: they work because they prompt drivers to change how they operate their car.
Radar Speed Signs Trigger Changes in Distracted Driver Behaviors by triggering feedback loops.
Wired Magazine describes feedback loops as a centuries-old strategy that is “profoundly effective” in affecting behavioral changes. The concept is simple:
“Provide people with information about their actions in real time (or something close to it), then give them an opportunity to change those actions, pushing them toward better behaviors. Action, information, reaction.”
Distracted drivers typically fail to maintain speed, driving faster or slower than the posted speed or other drivers. Whether these drivers are going too slow or too fast, they need a trigger, a neurobehavioral activator, to convert from a distracted state to engaged state. Radar speed signs provide that trigger.
Full Article
https://www.radarsign.com/speeding-distracted-driving-radar-speed-signs-science/
Since the March meeting of Cabernet Neighborhood Watch. I worked to get several issues moved forward on the To Do List.