Hello LMJ Neighborhood Watch Residents,

Two things:

Smoke

I got a call from a friend at Moss Park that let me know that the smoke you are smelling is from a controlled burn in Split Oak Preserve (the southwest portion of Moss Park.)  So far there is no problem with the burn – but you can smell the smoke.

Theft

On the weekend of July 16^th, someone stole a set of nice tires and rims from a garage on Capri.  The garage door was closed, but the side door may have been unlocked.  Nothing else was stolen – so its suspected that it was someone that they know that had seen the tires. 

There are still quite a few incidents of suspicious cars and strange activity out here – so PLEASE continue to take precautions so that you are not the next victim!  LOCK your car doors and don’t leave money, keys, electronics or other valuables in your car, shut your garage doors, don’t leave out valuable items in your yard! 

Keep your eyes open – and if you see something suspicious – call the police! 

Either 911 or non-emergency 407-836-HELP(4357)

Get a photo or a tag #  if you can do this safely!  Don’t take risks!

Suzanne Arnold

LMJ Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

“National Night Out” coming up!

Hello LMJ Neighborhood Watch Residents,

You are INVITED to our “National Night Out” Safety Program 

on Tuesday Aug 2, at 6:30pm at the Isle of Pines Community Park.

Across the country since 1984, the first Tuesday in August is the Annual “National Night Out” for Neighborhood Watch communities across the country.   Our Neighborhood Watch group started out over 3 years ago as simply email alerts for wildfires and a few small crimes, so we thought it would be appropriate for Orange County Fire Rescue to launch their new “READY, SET, GO!” wildfire preparation program in our community as part of our “Night Out” program!

The meeting will start at 6:30pm and we will discuss results of our camera committee meeting and any other updates related to crime in our community.  Then at 7pm we will begin the 30 minute wildfire presentation and handouts.  At 7:30 we will have some extra time for questions and the meeting will end no later than 8pm.   Our park has a covered pavilion with picnic tables, and we have a playground – so you can bring the kids, but please ask them not to swim since our beach area will not be supervised.  

Please bring your own drinks and I will bring some snacks and freezie pops (you are always welcome to bring other desserts or goodies to share!)  We know this time of year there is often rain in the evening.  Since our pavilion is covered – we will still hold our meeting if there is light rain, but if there is a strong storm or lighting – then we will reschedule.  (I will send out a message if the meeting is canceled due to weather.)

What is a wildfire program?

This program gives tips to prepare your home and your family in the event of a wildfire.

The three areas of focus are:

Ready: Making your home more fire resistive by employing easy maintenance and landscaping concepts

Set: Having a plan in place in the event your neighborhood is threatened by fire. 

Go: Understanding the importance of timely and save evacuations.

Hard to think about wildfires with all the rain we’ve had lately – but as you know – the dry weather and fire threat is just ahead – so let’s plan now!  Hope you can join us – and feel free to invite friends from nearby communities that may be surrounded by wooded areas like ours!

Suzanne Arnold

LMJ Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

Directions to the IOP Community Park

13694 S. Lake Mary Jane Rd.   Orlando, FL  32832

From Moss Park Rd going past the fire station, take a left on to Lake Mary Jane Rd and drive about 4 more miles (at about 3 miles you will see "Isle of Pines" sign on the right side - keep going.) 

The park will be on your right just past Flo Rd on your left. I will have a Neighborhood Watch meeting sign out by the park entrance.  If you get to Nell Rd on your right - you just passed it.