Bill Barnard
This time of the year, we see a lot of activity here in PebbleCreek. We are seeing some fantastic weather, most of our residents are in town, and we have several holidays including Spring Break and Easter that bring a lot of guests to our community. With so much going on and the hustle and bustle of our daily routines, safety is often in the back of our minds. Ensuring the safety of our community is a shared responsibility. Whether you’re driving a car or golf cart, biking or walking, it’s essential to stay alert and follow safety guidelines to prevent accidents.
Some people may not know that PebbleCreek is equipped with AED devices throughout the community. The units are located within our buildings, sports facilities, golf shops, and with our patrol staff. AED locations are listed on the HOA website. Many of our staff members are trained in CPR and on the use of the AED, but even if you aren’t trained, AEDs come with instructions for use. Our buildings have the address number visible in case you are calling 911, but please don’t forget the importance of your cell phone as it has location capability. We do ask that people carry their cell phones with them while they are out in the community walking, biking, golfing, or participating in any other outdoor activities. It’s just good practice to have it with you. We also suggest that you input the phone number for our Community Services Patrol, 623-935-0387.
Most of the safety issues that we hear about involve speeding, running stop signs, and overall traffic safety. During this busy time of the year, the community is very active with residents, visitors, guests, vendors, and many events. We see a lot of traffic going in and out of our various amenities and parking lots. A reminder that the speed limit is 25 mph on our roads, and 15 mph in our parking lots, for all moving vehicles (cars, golf carts, bicycles, scooters, etc.) Adhering to the limits reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. Running stop signs is also a frequently reported problem. The top violators are golf carts and bicycles, but cars are guilty as well. The patrol team does traffic enforcement within the community and will issue an HOA violation for speeding or running stop signs. We have five radar locations within the community and two hand-held radar units to measure speed. We don’t have the ability to pull people over, but we do have vehicle information in our database to send violators a notice. Any traffic violations are an automatic fine.
PebbleCreek is arguably one of the safest communities in the West Valley. However, while we are a gated community with a full-time, 24-hour Community Services Patrol staff in place, our gates don’t mean that we are a closed or fully-secured community. We still have new construction occurring, and visitors, guests, service people, landscapers, and contractors who visit here each day. PebbleCreek, like any other community, is not completely free of crime, although our reported incidents are very low compared to neighboring communities. It is important to not leave valuable items in plain view, to secure your vehicles and bicycles in the garage, and keep your garage doors closed. Do not leave valuables in your golf cart when parked in a parking lot, always lock your vehicles and homes, and leave a porch light on at your home. While PebbleCreek is safe, it is not impenetrable.
Please remember that safety is a commitment by all of us. Please do what you can to help safeguard our community. By working together, staying proactive, and being vigilant, we can create an even safer community. Please remind your guests, visitors, and vendors of our rules while they are in PebbleCreek. Let’s watch out for one another to have a supportive and safe community that allows you to live your best life in PebbleCreek.