Sunday, September 27, 2009

DOOR HANGERS WILL HELP SAVE LIVES - Inverrary Association Distributes 10,000 HELP/OK Hangers to Residents

Lauderhill, Florida – “We want to be ready this time when a storm hits our area”, said Joel Leshinsky, president of the Inverrary Association. Leshinsky is referring to the last storm that “skirted” the South Florida area. “There were thousands of Inverrary residents in over thirty-one condominium and homeowner associations (18,000 people) that couldn’t communicate and ask for help. We weren’t sure if they were home, needed medical aid or even water. So we teamed up with Chief Ed Curran of the Lauderhill Fire Department and developed these laminated waterproof eleven inch door hangers that anyone can spot from the ground.

One side is a bright red with the word HELP with basic instructions including the 911 number. The reverse side is a royal green with the letters OK, with instructions that residents should follow before a storm. “I applaud the Inverrary Association for being pro-active when it comes to helping save lives.” said Chief Ed Curran.”

The Inverrary Association along with the Lauderhill Fire Department urges all residents to get to know their neighbors and put together an emergency plan. “The number one thing residents can do is talk to their next door neighbor and figure out who gets a hold of whom after the all clear is sounded.” said Curran.

By placing this “Emergency Hanger” on the door knob, in the window, on a catwalk railing or back patio doors, emergency crews and most importantly neighbors will be able to spot it and get the help that their neighbors need.

Call Joel Leshinsky, President of the Inverrary Association, at 954-295-4464, for more information.

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