Sunrise Mountain View Estates

“Let there be light!” That expression has biblical origins but is pertinent in our times as well and that extends to our HOA’s safety and security. We know that well-lighted areas discourage criminal activity. That means that when our post lamps are turned on, we protect our own residence as well as those of our neighbors.

Remember to always keep your post lamp’s light switch in the “on” position. The lamp has a sensor, so it will automatically turn off during daylight hours. 

Thanks to the efforts of a former board member and his wife, we have an idea of the percentage of post lamps that are currently lighted after dusk. They did a drive-around in the HOA and found that about 90% of our homes had post lamps that were lighted. Let’s strive for a 100% goal!

I recently assisted a neighbor in replacing bulbs in her outdoor light fixtures and I and/or others in the HOA are prepared to lend a hand in doing the same for you. Please call on us if you need help.

By the way, if you are energy conscious, be aware that LED bulbs are available. LEDs consume much less electricity than traditional bulbs and they last much longer. Our HOA treasurer, Larry Spencer, did research and helped identify the type of LED replacement bulbs that would be appropriate for our outdoor lamps. Look for these specifications for LED replacement bulbs:

• 120 volt
• Base type E12 for candelabra bulbs or E26 for fixtures with a single bulb
• For lampposts and door lights, it does not matter whether the bulbs are dimmable

The bulbs are sold in many nearby places, including Ace Hardware, Lowe’s, and Costco.

Here’s to good lighting!

✉ by Joe Steiner, SMVE HOA Safety and Security Chair

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