home safety anD emergencies Make sure your home is safe and you are prepared for emergencies. “Plan - Practice - Prepare” is a helpful motto for you and your families to execute. Below are steps to take to ensure you are ready for an emergency: • Make sure the alarms are in working order. • Examine your home from the street. Are the address numbers clearly visible both day and night? • Have a family emergency plan. Practice safe exits in the event of an emergency to ensure a quick and calm exit. • Have a radio and flashlight with batteries handy. Questions? Contact Lt. Thomas Wetzel at 216.464.2343 to arrange a residential security and safety survey. For more information on planning for emergencies, please visit www.ready.gov. Beachwood City of beachwooD family aquatic center how to purchase memberships • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Recreation Office, 25325 Fairmount Blvd. * Proof of residency required, 2 forms (ex. id & utility bill) pre-season dates June 6 & 7 first full day June 12 50-year resiDent salute tuesday, august 11 • 6:15 pm beachwood family aQuatic center We invite all residents who have lived in Beachwood for 50 years or more to join us for special recognition. Newly minted 50-year residents will receive a special gift. FREE but a reservation is needed. rSVP by calling 216.595.3733. non-resident individuals employed within the city are eligible to purchase a season membership. Proof of employment is necessary. Guest restrictions apply. operating hours monday – friday Lap Swim Only, 6:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Open Swim, 12:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. saturday & sunday Lap Swim Only, 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Open Swim, 11:30 a.m.– 7:30 p.m. Infant/toddler area 10:00 a.m. daily Questions? please visit www.beachwoodohio.com or call recreation at (216) 292-1970 mulch available to resiDents The City of Beachwood produces mulch from the brush it collects from our community. The brush has been double shredded and is also used on city properties. The City is offering mulch to residents for $2.00 per bag (2 cubic ft). Mulch can be purchased at the Service Dept., 23355 Mercantile Road, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. June 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 33