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Old 01-05-2023, 05:22 PM
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Saw this in District Bulletin.
Community Watch Stresses the Importance of Safety in the Dark
Community Watch would like to remind everyone of the importance of being seen at night and in the early morning hours. Community Watch Patrol Drivers see many residents outdoors at night and early in the morning getting their walking, jogging and bicycling done while it’s cooler. Many residents also use the hours before sunrise or after sunset to walk their dogs. Many of these dog walkers, joggers and bicyclists are often wearing dark clothing with no reflective apparel. Unfortunately, this makes it very difficult to see them — especially with foggy or rainy weather.
We, at Community Watch, along with our friends at The Villages Public Safety Department, encourage healthy outdoor activities but want to stress the importance of doing them safely. To help achieve that, Community Watch is continuing its complimentary reflective slap band campaign and Patrol Drivers will be handing out the reflective bands pictured below. The slap bands can be worn on your wrists or ankles and will help drivers see you in the darkness.

Reflective slap bands can also be picked up at the following locations Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM:
• The District Customer Service Center at 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL.
• The District Customer Service Satellite Office at 4856 South Morse Blvd.,
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