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Safety Tips for Renters: Ensuring Your Smoke Detectors Are Ready
As renters, it’s important to stay proactive about fire safety. Smoke detectors are essential for protecting you and your home. Here are some key safety tips to keep in mind:
1. Test Monthly
Press the test button on each smoke detector once a month to ensure it’s working properly. Regular testing is a simple way to stay safe.
2. Replace Batteries Regulations
Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors at least once a year—or sooner if you hear the low-battery alert. Fresh batteries help ensure reliable operation.
3. Check Expiration Dates
Smoke detectors typically last around 10 years. Be sure to replace yours if it’s nearing the end of its lifespan, or if it shows signs of malfunction.
4. Report Issues Promptly
If you notice that a smoke detector is malfunctioning, missing, or making strange noises, inform your landlord right away. Quick action can prevent serious issues.
5. Familiarize Yourself with the Escape Plan
Know your building’s fire escape routes, exits, and designated meeting areas. This knowledge is crucial in an emergency situation.
6. Know Local Regulations
Different areas may have specific rules regarding smoke detector maintenance. Contact your local fire department or building office to stay informed about your area’s requirements.
By following these simple guidelines, you can help protect yourself and your home from fire hazards. Stay safe and take action today!
by Elsa Soto | Aug 23, 2018 | Local Events, News, Theme Parks and Attractions
Multi-purpose 250-acre sports complex planned for Clermont area
Complex will be ‘unlike anything the state has ever seen,’ Clermont city leaders say.
CLERMONT, Fla. – Developers of the proposed Olympus sports complex told Clermont city leaders Tuesday that the 
project could lead to more than $1 billion in economic impact.
“The city is already known as an Olympic sports training destination,” Schmidt said. “This will further complement it with an array of opportunities for amateurs, collegiate athletes, Olympic athletes and professionals.”
Clermont City leaders got their first chance to look at plans to develop 250 acres in south Lake County, along Route 27 near Lake Louisa State Park. The land is currently an undeveloped orange grove.
The city’s economic development director, Shannon Schmidt, has been working with developers on the proposed Olympus sports complex for nearly two years.
“This city has not seen a development of this size or significance,” Schmidt said. “Olympus will become almost a city of its own with the amount of activity slated to be happening there.”
The recently unveiled private development would feature a tennis complex, aquatic center, several hotels, restaurants, health care facilities and other sports training facilities.
Developers said the complex will create nearly 6,000 jobs and pump m
ore than $1.4 billion worth of economic impact into the community over 10 years.
City leaders expect the developers to submit a proposal for annexation, as well as rezoning of the property and a large scale comprehension plan amendment, in September. Public hearings would then take place in October through the planning and zoning commission and city council.
The five-phase project is expected to get underway in 2019 and be finished by 2025.
Source: Clickorlando.com
