Saturday, August 17, 2013

Sign Our Petition!

Don't Just Stand There

DO SOMETHING!

We cannot sit idly by and let the United States Postal Service take away our Post Office.

Everyone living on the Pasco County side of Aripeka has an interest in keeping the Aripeka Post Office in Aripeka. We depend on this Post Office to receive our mail, since the United States Postal Service does not deliver mail to our homes.

A petition will be making the rounds on Sunday August 18th and Monday August 19th, please make sure to sign it. Call the office at 727-868-9324 and we will make sure the petition gets to you!

This is taken directly from USPS.com

Postal Facts

Facts and figures about your Postal Service

http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-facts/

Postal Facts 2013
Both literally and figuratively, the United States Postal Service delivers for America.
Even in an increasingly digital world, the Postal Service remains part of the bedrock infrastructure of this nation’s economy, serving its people and businesses and binding the nation together.
The core function of the Postal Service is the safe, reliable, affordable delivery of mail and packages to every address in the country and its territories.
The Postal Service delivers more mail to more addresses in a larger geographical area than any other post in the world.
The timely service provided daily depends on an astonishing network of facilities, technology and people that collect, transport, process and deliver the nation’s mail.

Apparently EVERY ADDRESS in the country does not include Aripeka!

Talk of Cluster Boxes is everywhere!

http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/23/news/economy/postal-home-delivery/index.html

But not being discussed for those living in Aripeka!

How far should a recipient of US Mail have to travel to pick up a letter or package addressed to Zip Code 34679?

7 Miles one way is TOO far! If the only need for a Post Office in Aripeka was to buy a stamp or mail a package, maybe 7 Miles is reasonable, but to PICK-UP mail from a Post Office Box because the United States Postal Service does not provide mail delivery to our street address, 7 Miles is way out of line!

We all have heard how the Post Office is going broke, but when it was suggested that Saturday Mail delivery be eliminated, those who receive mail delivered to their home or business protested that it was not fair, but here in Aripeka, where there is NO mail delivery to our street addresses on Saturday or any other day of the week, it seems the Postal Service thinks those affected by the closing of the Aripeka Post Office should not be complaining.

While home delivery would be the best solution for Aripeka, it is a known fact that the Postal Service is trying their best to eliminate home delivery

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2013/07/23/postal-service-mail-delivery-to-your-door-could-soon-end/2580645/

We in Aripeka affected by the closing of the Aripeka Post Office would be perfectly happy with a Cluster Box located within our community.

WFLA Channel 8, the NBC affiliate serving our area will be at Aripeka West on Tuesday Morning August 20th at 9:30 AM to do an "8 on Your Side" segment for the news. Please be pro-active and attend this event!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Happy Birthday Nancy LaFlam!

Have a fun day!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Happy Birthday James O'Neal!

Hope you have a great day!

Monday, August 5, 2013

Rabies Alert in Pasco County

There has been a Rabies Alert issued for northwest Pasco County. While this alert does not include Aripeka, it is too close for comfort. If you see any animal acting strangely, please contact Pasco County Animal Services at (727) 834-3216, (813) 929-1212, or (352) 521-5194

There is an additional Rabies Alert for a portion of Hillsborough County.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

It's Hurricane Season, Be Prepared

We are at the “peak” time for Hurricanes and although the tropics are quiet right now we must be on alert. Storms can form overnight from the coast of Africa to the Caribbean to the Gulf of Mexico. We must all be prepared to leave Aripeka West Mobile Home and RV Park if an evacuation order is issued by Pasco County Emergency Management.

It is not safe to remain in a Mobile Home during a hurricane under any circumstances. Aripeka is especially vulnerable to hurricane damage due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. If there is a storm surge, Aripeka will flood very quickly. The winds from a hurricane will be fierce and Mobile Homes are just not designed to withstand them.

Please make your evacuation plans now, don’t wait till there is a storm approaching. You must find a place to stay inland that is not a mobile home. Pasco County will open shelters if they are needed, but they will fill fast once the evacuation order is given.

If you have pets, please make plans for them too; they can only be taken to a few shelters, so you will want to have a nice safe place for them to stay. Do not leave them in your Mobile Home or RV during the storm; it is not any safer for them than it is for you. Domestic animals are not like the wildlife, their instincts are not the same, they rely on YOU to keep them safe, so please do not let them down. You will need their leashes, collars, crates, beds, medication, tags and vaccination records. You will also need their food and water and the dishes for them to eat and drink from.

Please help us to keep damage to the Mobile Homes and RV’s in Aripeka West to a minimum by putting outdoor furniture and any other items you normally keep outside in a place where they do not become “flying missiles” during the storm causing extra damage. The best place to store these is inside your mobile home.

The only good thing about Hurricanes is that you will get an advanced warning so you can prepare in case the evacuation order does come. This will give you the time to gather things that are important to you and things that cannot be replaced. Remember to take medications for your entire family (including your pets) in their original containers, take foods that can be eaten without any cooking or refrigeration, water for the entire family for 3 days, toys and quiet games for children, blankets, sheets, towels and wash cloths and clothing for several days. You will need your insurance policies, your banking information (including checks and bank cards), Birth Certificates, important medical records including vaccination records and other important papers.

Even though the price of gas is very high right now, try to keep your cars gas tank full, gas quickly becomes unavailable in the days right before and after a storm. Get cash, ATM’s may not be working for days after a storm and you will need the cash to purchase necessary supplies. Always best to BE PREPARED!