Do The Five

1, HANDS Wash them often

2. ELBOW Cough into it

3. FACE Don't touch it

4. SPACE Keep 6 ft. away

5. HOME Stay if you can

Speaking of home, the Harpeth Trace Services Association has had several communications from those who serve our community.

LSI is continuing to provide our neighborhood with the same level of support that we are accustomed to.

They write:

We are monitoring the latest news and taking precautions related to the coronavirus. Our first priority is to protect those most important to us by ensuring the health and safety of our Clients, Associates, Team members and their Families.

We want to share with you that we have a plan in place to ensure that LSI’s operations and service will continue as scheduled throughout the coronavirus crisis. Our crews that will be visiting your property over the weeks and months ahead have been trained and are implementing proper hygiene and CDC coronavirus safety guidelines. Fortunately, our crews have the ability to work at a safe distance on the job sites and typically average only three people, which helps meet the recent social distancing recommendations.  

Doug Stacey, President Landscape Services, Inc.

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From Angie Henderson, District 34 You can access her website here. From Thom Druffel, District 23 You can access his newsletter here.

Ghertner & Company Board/Committee Meetings: 

Boards may consider whether face-to-face meetings are necessary, and instead have meetings telephonically.  As always, Board action can be taken via email if (1) all Board members participate AND (2) all members agree. 

Address the Spread of the Virus in Common Space

• Enhanced Cleaning.  Association cleaning contractors or employees can undertake more extensive cleaning or wiping down of common area surfaces and equipment, elevator surfaces and other areas. Ask that of your contractors now, and be prepared to address the specifics of what you requested when members ask. 

• Close Facilities.  The Association may even consider temporarily closing certain areas/facilities where germs/viruses are easily spread, such as gyms or pools. 

• Postpone Events.  If there are events scheduled in the midst of the outbreak, where large numbers of people may gather, the Board could consider postponing.  Such events include Easter Egg hunts, community garage sales, plant swaps, cookouts, or festivals. 

• Sanitizer.  Install hand sanitizer dispensers or make sanitizing wipes available in the common areas.

FROM THE CDC

Here's a quick link to valuable information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FROM THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE

Free resources, FAQs and Best Practices here.