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9-1-1 vs The Non-Emergency Number

Thursday, August 26th, 2010
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On our neighborhood email list, we’ve had lots of discussion about quality of life issues such as noise complaints, parties, fireworks, parking violations etc. Needless to say, people are confused on when to dial 9-1-1 versus the non-emergency number (919) 831-6311. The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch program has helped educate neighbors about 9-1-1 and sponsored tours of the 9-1-1 center in the past.

Raleigh ECC

I decided to ask Walt Fuller, Deputy Director of Operations for Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center to help clarify some of the confusion. Our Q&A is below:

1) What happens when a call comes in to the Raleigh-Wake County Emergency Communications Center for a Raleigh Police officer? (more…)

Do It Again at National Night Out 2010

Saturday, August 21st, 2010
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Raleigh, NC – The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch, building a safe and informed family community, participated in this year’s National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event, on August 3, 2010.. NNO is designed to:

  • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
  • Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs;
  • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
  • Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Below is a recap of the evening from the perspective of the event organizer and Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch Secretary, Shelia Campbell. (more…)

Community Watch: 22 Residential Burglary Prevention Tips

Thursday, August 12th, 2010
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Raleigh, NC – The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch, building a safe and informed family community, is partnering with Raleigh Police Department (RPD) to bring you the following residential burglary prevention tips.

It’s unfortunate that we have to highlight crime in our neighborhood, but there have been several break-ins in the Lineberry area over the past few weeks. Trailwood Hills and Trailwood Springs have been hit pretty hard. Hot items include flat screen TV’s, jewelry, cash, laptops, and other items of convenience.

Be sure to review the following crime prevention tips to make your home safer. There are no guarantee’s, but you can make things more difficult for burglars.  (more…)

Can we get Kaboom! to help fund our park?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
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At next weeks budget hearing (June 1st, 7:00 PM, City Council chambers), I’ll be asking the City of Raleigh set aside parks and recreation money to help fund the master plan for the future park at Sierra Drive and Lineberry Drive. This is part of a larger list of budget items that we’ve gathered as part of the South West Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC).

The budget will be tight, but it’s important that we keep asking. As I was reviewing the weekly E-newsletter from the city, I saw an article about the Kaboom! organization helping to fund playground equipment replacement at Southgate Park (see press release below). I then thought to myself, could the Lineberry Alliance apply for a grant for our future park? (more…)

Community Yard Sales – May 22

Friday, May 21st, 2010
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Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community watch - prr-watch.orgRaleigh, NC – The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch, building a safe and informed family community, is hosting a community-wide yard sale on May 22, 2010 for all the streets in our neighborhood. Yard sale goers can find multiple yard sales off of Lineberry Drive and Lake Wheeler Road (south of the Farmer’s Market). (more…)

“Pack”ing Up and Moving Out

Friday, May 7th, 2010
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Spring is in the Air.Pack N Go Logo Tag The azaleas are in full bloom, flowers are popping up all over the place, gardens are being planted, and NC State students are packing!   Yep, it’s that time of year again.  The college kids are packing up and donating their leftovers. Waste Management and University Housing are going to help you take advantage of it.

The Wolf Pack N Go Sale will be held on Friday, May 21 at E.S King Village on NC State Campus.  (more…)

PRR-Watch Hosting Community-Wide Yard Sale May 22

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
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Raleigh, NC – The Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch, building a safe and informed family community, is hosting a community-wide yard sale on May 22, 2010 for all the streets in our neighborhood. Yard sale goers can find multiple yard sales off of Lake Wheeler Road and Lineberry Drive on Lawrence Drive, Sierra Drive, Henslowe Drive, Ramsgate Street, and other streets in-between.

Maps will be available at 2004 Sierra Drive for yard sale goers, highlighting the locations having yard sales. (more…)

Best Practices and Tips on Building Community Outreach

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
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Tonight, I got a chance to present on community outreach to a motivated group of future community leaders at a session of the Citizens Leadership Academy (CLA), a free series of classes offered by the City of Raleigh Community Services Department.  I presented with Arlene Sanders from the Historic Oakwood neighborhood and provided insight from the past 8 years that I’ve been involved with my community.

The Community Outreach session of the CLA is part of a the Effective Communication module, which “explores the techniques for effectively communicating with individuals and groups.” (more…)

Sierra Drive Traffic Calming

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
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Guest Blog: Help improve the safety on Sierra Dirve

I have been working with my Civics and Economics class to get a three-way stop at the intersection of Sierra and Lawrence. This is a dangerous intersection, as some of you may know. There is a hill with blind spots in both directions and parked cars add to the poor visibility at the intersection. We are working on getting a petition signed to install a 3-way stop sign. If you are interested in signing the petition, please e-mail me directly.

Homeless Camp off Lake Wheeler Voluntarily Vacated

Friday, April 9th, 2010
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Residents from the Pleasant Ridge & Ramsgate Community Watch reported a homeless camp in the woods off Lake Wheeler Road to Raleigh Police Department (RPD) in early March 2010.  As you were coming from the Farmer’s Market, right after you cross the bridge over I-40 (West), the camp was on the right in the woods.   (more…)