MHA Tribune November 2018

November 2018

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Dates to Remember

Dates to Remember
November 1st 5th
Rent Due
(No Partial Payments Accepted)

November 6th
Late Charges Applied

November 6th
Election Day

November 12th
Veterans Day (Offices Closed)

November 19th
Last Day to Pay Rent

November 20th
Court Papers Filed

November 21st - 23rd
Thanksgiving
(Offices Closed)

MHA Phone Directory

MHA Main Number
704-289-2514

Work Orders Ext. 21
Public Housing Ext. 31
HCV Program Ext. 30
Emergency Maintenance
704.989.5085

Monroe Night Out at Serenity and Grace Gardens

Attention Residents!

Emergencies arise when residents and/or HA staff are faced with a health or life-threatening situation, or there is a condition that might result in serious structural or system damage if not corrected immediately. Emergencies will fall into one of two categories; 1) those happening during the regular workday or 2) those that occur after hours or on weekends. If you would like to see a list of what is considered an emergency, please visit: MonroeHousing NC.com/Maintenance

MHA Parking Enforcement

MHA enforces a strict parking policy. All residents with vehicles parked on MHA property must have a parking permit displayed at all times. All cars should pull into a parking space, and all vehicles in violation of the Monroe Housing Authority parking policy are subject to being towed.

MHA Board of Commissioners and Staff

Fannie Young
Chairperson

Hilda Jones
Vice-Chairperson

James Mungo

James A. Vinson

Justin Woazeah

Staff

Anna McRae
Executive Director

Donyelle Coalson
Accounting Technician

Catherine Hart
Administrative Assistant

Carolyn Canady
HCV Program Manager

Angel Williams
Property Manager

Sharon Perkins
HCV Inspector

Charles Williams
Maint. Supervisor

Tyrone Drawdy
Maint. Technician

Bruce Saims
HVAC Maint. Technician

Change is in the Air!

Effective March 1, 2018, MHA is smoke and tobacco-free.
To get HELP to QUIT, CALL: 1-800-QUITNOW (784-8669)
VISIT: QuitlineNC.com or EMAIL Community Wellness

Safety Corner: Thanksgiving Safety Tips!

With the cold weather settling in, of course, you'll be wanting to keep your home cozy and warm. But be alert for fire hazards...
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 4,000 fires happen each Thanksgiving Day, usually in the kitchen!

Never leave your food unattended while frying or grilling.

Use a timer and routinely check whatever you're cooking.

If frying or deep-frying, keep the fryer outside, away from walls, and free from moisture.

Never use a glass casserole or lid on the stove or burner, as it may explode from the heat.

Ensure that pot holders and food wrappers are a safe distance- at least 3 feet!- from warmed surfaces (i.e., the stove). Position those handles so that they face inward.

Avoid dangling accessories or loose clothes around kitchen fires.

If using candles, keep these sources of fire shuttered or isolated, and never leave them unattended.

Never douse a grease fire with water, as the fire can thus spread. Turn off the burner, smother the flames with a lid (wearing an oven mitt!), or douse with baking soda or a fire extinguisher if it's getting out of hand.

Keep a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen, and know how to use it.

Ensure your smoke alarms are connected and working.

Unplug appliances that are small and unnecessary; it's a smart way to save energy and eliminate potential dangers if something is accidentally turned on.

Better safe than sorry. You can call the pros at 1-888-674-6854 (USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline) with any cooking questions!

Community Meetings

Grace Gardens Location: 750 Maurice St. Community Room
Time: Thursday, November 8th, 2018, at 2:00 pm

Willow Oaks Location: Willow Oaks Community Room
Time: Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, at 5:00 pm | On-site Office Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

West Ridge Location: 1201 A Boyte Street Community Room
Time: Thursday, November 15th, 2018, at 2:00 pm | On-site Office Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Serenity Place Location: 624 N. Bragg Street Community Room
Time: Monday, November 12th, 2018 at 2:00pm | On-site Office Hours: 1:00 - 4:00pm