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Yard Waste Limits Temporarily Lifted for Norfolk Residents

 

Residents may exceed the yard waste limit to allow for post-storm debris cleanup        

NORFOLK – Due to the downed trees, tree limbs and small branches from Tuesday night’s storm, the City’s Department of Public Works has temporarily lifted yard waste limits for residents. Through Tuesday, June 7, residents will be permitted to exceed the three-cubic-yard limit per collection, and may place yard debris in the right-of-way on a non-collection day.  Residents are asked to place yard debris in clear plastic bags and tie tree limbs less than 4 feet, 6 inches in diameter into bundles.  For tree limbs larger than 4 feet, 6 inches, homeowners should call the City’s Division of Waste Management at 441-5813 to make arrangements. .

The waiver applies to yard waste only. All bulk, miscellaneous and appliance items still need to be scheduled and will be collected on the regularly-scheduled collection day. Effective Wednesday, June 8, the three-cubic-yard limit will go back into effect, and code restrictions and/or limits will be enforced for yard waste.

For more information on yard waste, please visit www.norfolk.gov/PublicWorks/waste.asp

http://www.norfolk.gov/News/Press/prdetails.asp?PressID=2130

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Great American Clean-up

Saturday May 21st provides an opportunity for neighbors to be environmentally minded. Come out and help keep our beloved Suburban Acres tidy. Earth will love you back!

Neighbors will meet from 9am – 11am on Suburban Parkway @ Kenmore. Details are in the May newsletter, which is posted here on the site.

Remember…this also supports our EARNN points accumulation!

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SACL Meeting ~ Tonight (May 9)

Suburban Acres Civic League  Meeting – 6:30 pm –  May 9, 2011  @ Suburban Park elementary

Doors open @ 6:00 PM for socializing with neighbors, refreshments, and entertainment from the fabulous voices of the Suburban Park Elementary Choir!! 

Tonight’s Guest Speaker:  Mary Midyette from The Up Center

We hope to see your face in the crowd!

…don’t forget to come prepared for the 50/50 raffle!

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Distracted Driving!

April is Distracted Driving Month!

What is the number one distraction behind the wheel – using a cell phone!

Unfortunately, you are four times more likely to crash if talking on a cell phone.  Hands-free is often considered a safe alternative, but studies show hands-free devices provide no safety benefit because it’s the conversation , not the device that creates the danger.  Cell phone use while driving isn’t just a visual and manual distraction, but a cognitive distraction.  In addition to taking their eyes and hands off the wheel, cell phone talkers take their mind off the primary task of driving.  They display slower reaction times and tend to have difficulty staying in their lane.  They are also less likely to notice exits, red lights and stop signs, as well as other relevant objects and visual cues.  Cell phone conversation is just one type of distracted driving.  Texting while driving is extremely dangerous and illegal in Virginia and Maryland- it increases your chances of a crash by up to 23 times.  Other common distracting behaviors behind the wheel include tending to pets and children, reaching for a moving object, smoking, personal grooming, reading, eating and drinking, looking at an external object and drowsy driving.

 

Top 10 Tips to Minimize Your Distracted Driving

  •  CHANGE YOUR WAYS and recognize the activities that distract you such as eating, conversing on the phone, or changing a CD.  
  • MAKE A PLAN.  Get directions, study your route, and check weather and road conditions.
  • MANAGE YOUR TIME so that you do not have to multitask or drive aggressively on the road.
  • DON’T LET YOUR DRIVE TIME BECOME YOUR DOWN TIME.
  • SCAN the roadway to make sure that you are aware of others on the road at all times. Be prepared for the unpredictability of others.
  • CONCENTRATE on your driving.  Make sure that you are not upset or tired when getting on the road.
  • PULL OVER to a safe place if you need to do something that will take your eyes and/or mind off of the road.
  • REDUCE THE USE! Use GPS and other technology sensibly. Program devices before you hit the gas.
  • TAKE A REFRESHER CLASS! A driver improvement class can raise your awareness and help you assess your driving behaviors and might save you money on your car insurance.
  • BUCKLE UP, EVERY TRIP, EVERY TIME.  Making sure that everyone is properly buckled up is the best defense against distracted drivers.
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Canoe and Boat Trips!

 The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is sponsoring both a boat trip and a canoe trip on Saturday, April 30 and we would love to see the members of your organization there. 

The events are a part of Riverfest, and the flyers for each are attached. 

Paddle at Riverfest  *  Boat Trip at Riverfest

The boat trip would be at 2:00 pm and there are two times for the canoe trips, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm.

All three trips are absolutely free to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP via rsvp@cbf.org or you can call the office at (757) 622-1964 if you have any questions.