Countryhouse’s annual meeting has been scheduled for Friday, November 1 at 11 AM in the Gathering Place meeting room. Be on the lookout for more information and details. coming soon!

New volunteers are needed to serve on the board – it’s an important and worthwhile opportunity to participate in facilitating ongoing improvements that benefit us all!

If you have an interest, please contact nominating Chair Tom O’Connell at thomas_o@bellsouth.net or 561-901-5994 to learn more and be nominated to serve for 2026-2027!

It’s the season…Your Insurance and Safety Committee shares this hurricane preparedness list from WRAL…

What to do as a storm approaches

• Stay inside
• Protect windows and doors with permanent storm shutters or plywood
• Keep local radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for new information
• Download the Red Cross emergency app (for iPhone, Android)
• Keep a hurricane lamp
• Make sure all pets have identification tags
• Store all lawn furniture, trash cans, toys and gardening tools inside to prevent them from getting blown away
• Find local emergency shelters
• Fill plastic bottles with drinking water
• Fill bathtubs with water
• Fill your car’s gas tank
• Unplug all small devices and turn off propane tanks
• Buy a fire extinguisher
• Have a to-go pack ready and learn evacuation routes in your area

What to have on hand as a storm approaches

• First aid kit and instructions
• Fire extinguisher
• Flashlights
• Extra batteries
• Sleeping bags, blankets
• Cooking and eating utensils
• Week-long supply of prescription medicines
• Paper plates, cups and towels
• Non-perishable/canned foods
• Jumper cables
• Maps
• Roadside emergency kit
• GPS
• Cell phones and chargers
• Cash
• Toilet paper
• Disinfectant
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
• Plastic garbage bags
• Household bleach
• Feminine supplies
• Soap
• Wet wipes
• Rain gear
• Sturdy shoes

What to do after a storm arrives

• Let friends and loved ones know you’re safe. You can mark yourself safe on Facebook or use the Safe and Well website.
• Document any property damage with photographs. Contact your insurance company for assistance.

In addition

• If you evacuated, return only once authorities let you know it’s safe to do so.
• Be alert for tornadoes. They are often spawned by hurricanes.
• Avoid contact with floodwaters. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain dangerous insects or animals.
• Never walk or drive on flooded roads or through floodwaters.
• Look out for downed or unstable trees, poles and power lines.
• Do not drink tap water unless authorities say it is safe.

Alvin Kilby
Countryhouse Insurance and Safety Committee

This week Ruppert will be in Countryhouse Wednesday 8/13-Friday 8/15. They will be performing their regular maintenance work. Also this week, the Ruppert subcontractor, CPS, will be here applying mulch and pine straw where needed.

Are you passionate about helping your community thrive? Do you enjoy working with your neighbors and sharing your talent? Countryhouse could use your help. We are seeking several volunteer positions to work with the board to enhance quality of life in our community.

Click on any position below to learn more and contact us to volunteer your time and talent!

Board Member
Finance Committee Member
Training Manager
Party Planner