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A message from SW Fire/EMS Chief Nick Walsh: GENERATORS
During severe weather events, many people in our community rely on portable generators to keep their homes powered. While generators can be extremely helpful, they also present serious safety risks if not used correctly. Every year, we respond to house fires and carbon monoxide poisoning emergencies caused by improper generator use.
To stay safe, always place generators at least 20 feet away from your home. Be sure the exhaust is directed away from the structure and cannot enter through open windows, doors, crawl spaces, or vents. Never operate a generator inside a home, garage, or near openings— even if doors or windows are open.
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and deadly. Taking a few simple precautions can prevent a tragedy and keep your family safe during power outages. When in doubt, stop and reassess your setup—safety should always come first.
Say Yes!
Please Volunteer!
Come on board as an intern or join a committee to get acquainted.
Our Board members are all volunteer and support our HOA with their skills and talents. They serve for 5 year terms with one position coming open for re-election yearly. Board members meet monthly to review contractor work, respond to member concerns, and discuss future needs. Skills appreciated: organizers, management, engineering, interest in boating, beach walking and safety. Any of the above.
We need you!
Contact sarbeach@whidbey.com
We need you!
Contact sarbeach@whidbey.com
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF SARATOGA BEACH OWNERS ASSOCIATION
e Current set of BYLAWS with Mark up and Proposed Changes
as proposed by our Attorney Seth Woolson. To view changes, go to the review section of your word doc.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusiveness
SBOA has strong beliefs in equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Just as many communities and cities are making their policies and commitment to these values better known, SBOA will join them.
As a community it is important that everyone knows that SBOA has always been committed to be inclusive and accepting of everyone. We expect all of our community members to feel welcome and respected.
Water System Information
The Board Water Team has been working with Davido Engineering has developed a final plan for upgrading our aging tanks, wells and pumps. A new 3rd well is also needed. The Board plans to move ahead with the funding of the projects needed by implementing the assessment passed to insure our water needs into the future. Click here to find out more about the assessment.
Anyone interested in checking out the fine details of our water system, as registered with the State of Washington can do so by following this procedure:
1. Navigate to WA-DOH using the following hyperlink for water system ID 76240
2. Accept the Privacy Statement
3. Review Tabs for General Information, and Compliance
4. Regular water reports are available to members in the Board Meeting Minutes.
5. Other water system information is also available under FAQs.
Share Your Great Whidbey Photos
Calling all local photographers! We're looking for great photos of our area to feature on our website. If you've captured some images you think we'd all enjoy, please email them to sarbeach@whidbey.com. Be sure to include your name and general location so we can give you proper credit.
Need a Beach Key?
QUICK SAND ALERT
PLEASE be advised that quick sand spots are a concern with the low tides that invite you explore the tide pools further out from the beach. We already have reports of sinking up to your knees. These areas are especially dangerous for the kids and dogs who like to chase the waves. A dog whose rump sinks past your knee depth will have to be rescued! Those large older dogs with bad hips are extremely vulnerable to injury.
BEACH CLIFFS HAZARDOUS
Reiterated from previous notes: With all the wind and water, slide hazards continue!
Rem, A slide at Saratoga Beach occured recently. Everyone needs to keep well away from the cliffs at our beach.
This was the area where people carved names into the sand - adding to the danger.
Some young children (unattended by a responsible adult) were seen playing at the beach recently on one of the cliff slides. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. The children were warned off but soon went back to playing there. The community members who saw them do all of this engaged them in a game with their own kids and kept them safe. This time. All young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Enjoy our beautiful beach but, please, keep safe.
