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A new section of Russell Road is being added between Durango Drive and Cimarron Road and a new traffic signal will be installed there as well. All the work is expected to be completed by year end.
Durango Drive between Hacienda Avenue and the Bruce Woodbury Beltway will be widened to three lanes in each direction with new curbs, gutters, and streetlights. There will also be a traffic signal installed at the intersection of Durango and Sunset Road as part of this project, which should be completed in late 2009.
A new section of Silverado Ranch Boulevard will be added between Decatur and Valley View boulevards. A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Silverado Ranch and Decatur boulevards. This project is targeted for completion in spring.
During the next few weeks, Sandy Valley Road will be repaved from State Route 161 to Reimann Road.
About 12 miles of dirt roads in the county, mostly in District F, will be paved during the next few months. Replacing dirt with pavement means less dust and better air quality in our valley.
For more information about roads projects, contact the Clark County Construction Management staff at 455-4107.
Senior citizens in the southwest will have a new place to get together and socialize before the summer ends.
The Sandy Valley Senior Center at 650 Quartz Ave. is expected to open Aug. 16.
The center will provide a clean, safe facility tailored to meet the needs of the senior residents in the area. The center will offer health and wellness activities, enrichment programs, and social events.
The 3,100-square-foot-building is near the west end of Peace Park.
A new 28-acre park is coming to District F.
The park, which is still unnamed, will be on the northwest corner of Tropicana Avenue and Decatur Boulevard. Construction is expected to begin early next year and the park is scheduled to open in 2010.
When finished, the park will include playgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, soccer fields, paths and a dog park.
In addition to the park, some of the surrounding land will be used as a detention basin.
Mountain's Edge
Mountains Edge residents and county staff came together Thursday, July 24, at Wright Elementary School to discuss various issues and concerns related primarily to infrastructure improvements there.
Clark County Fire Department Station #66 at Mountain's Edge Parkway and Buffalo Drive is expected to open this summer. Also, county staff continue to work with the Mountain's Edge Home Owners' Association and the Focus Group in an effort to move forward with road improvements and other projects.
Summer Safety Tips for Around the Pool and in the Heat
With summer in full swing, it is a good time to remember a few tips that will keep us all safe this season.
Never leave children or pets inside a car where the temperature can quickly rise to 120 degrees when outdoor temperatures are in the 90s.
And, never leave a child near a pool without adult supervision.
During the few seconds it can take to grab a towel, answer the phone or answer the door a child can get into the pool.
It is also important to make sure there are barriers between children and pools when they are not being used. According to the Southern Nevada Pool Code, pools, spas and hot tubs must be completely enclosed with access barriers at least 5-feet-tall. Gates in the fence must be self-closing and self-latching.
The Nevada Organization of Building Officials (NOBO) hosted a roundtable on Friday, July 25, to discuss how Southern Nevadans can prevent childhood drowning with more effective pool-barrier enforcement and legislation.
The roundtable was hosted by Clark County Development Services and was attended by homeowners, industry representatives and government officials.
Attendees discussed what can be done to ensure that all backyard pools in Southern Nevada have primary barriers (perimeter fencing) and secondary barriers (isolation fencing around the pool, pool covers, alarms, etc.) to help prevent accidental drownings.
Several of the attendees agreed to be part of a steering committee to further discuss this issue. The first meeting of the steering committee will be on Friday, Aug. 1.
Also, the Clark County Fire and Development Services departments are co-sponsors with the Southern Nevada Health District of the “ABC&D's of Drowning Prevention” campaign, which emphasizes the need for adult supervision and barriers around pools to prevent drownings. For more information visit the Fire Department Web page by clicking here.
It is also important to be mindful of the heat.
Exposure to excessive heat can cause heat exhaustion and more serious health problems for anyone, especially children, the elderly and people with heart disease, poor circulation and obesity.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps and dizziness. Prevention is the key to dealing with this danger, and the best prevention is to drink plenty of fluids.
Some other reminders to keep you safe during the hot summer months include:
·Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty.
·Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages, which contribute to dehydration.
·Always carry plenty of water with you and a mobile phone. You never know what might happen during the day that could keep you outdoors longer than anticipated.
·Dress for summer with clothes that are loose, lightweight and light-colors.
·Use sunscreen with a high SPF to protect against sunburn and skin cancer.
·Look in on friends and family, especially the elderly who may need help adjusting to the heat.
·Limit errands and outdoor activities to before noon or in the evening to avoid being out during the hottest part of the day.
·Always have a designated child watcher when children are near any pool or body of water.
·Close and lock all doors, windows and gates leading to pools when not in use.
·Keep a phone near the pool to ensure children are not left unattended if the phone rings.
·Never swim when thunder or lightening are present.
·Never dive into unfamiliar or shallow bodies of water.
Flash Flood Season is Here
Flash flood season is July through September, but floods can happen any time of the year so it is important to be prepared and to know what to do if you get caught in a flash flood.
The National Weather Service will declare flood watches or warnings if necessary. A Flash Flood Watch means that a flood is possible in your area. A Flash Flood Warning means that a flood is already occurring or will occur very soon.
If you are caught in a sudden, major storm, which may cause flooding, it is usually safer for you to stay where you are and wait out the storm rather than trying to drive through it.
So if you are driving when a major storm hits, think about finding some ground higher than the street to pull onto until the storm passes.
Remember never drive through a flooded road or around barricades. It can be difficult to determine how deep floodwaters are and floodwaters can rise dramatically in minutes.
If you do get stuck in a stalled car, remember that it might be safer to stay with your vehicle. Fast moving water, even only a few inches deep can quickly sweep you off your feet.
Never let children or pets play in or near floodwaters, which are fast moving and can contain dangerous debris and chemicals.
For more information, please check the Regional Flood Control District’s Web site at www.regionalflood.org.
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