COVID-19 and PMLE 5,6,7

Good afternoon PMLE 5,6,7. This post comes to you hoping that you are doing well, have the necessary supplies you may need to get through these troubling times and can still maintain a sense of humor through it all.

I wanted to make this post to recognize what is going on around us, as well as to provide a few reminders and, well, quite possibly, add some levity to your lives.

As you probably already know, Governor Wolf has enacted a shut down of all Non-Essential/Life Saving business', including schools. The orders consist of people not leaving their homes unless for specific tasks. To read the full extent, please click HERE. This link will take you to the press announcement Governor Wolf has made.

PMLE 5,6,7 recommends following Governor Wolf's instructions as much as possible, where applicable. Do not take unnecessary risks, if not required. We understand that we do have many older community members, and have many neighbors that would lend a hand, where possible. If you need assistance, not medical related, we ask that you please make friends with community members or even go on the PMLE 5,6,7 Facebook page and ask. Many people are willing and able to help out neighbors in need.

With quarantine, comes boredom, cabin fever and general non-sense, from adults and kids alike. The Board of PMLE 5,6,7 works hard to take care of the necessary day to day running of things, fielding complaints, questions, handling realtor requests, balancing accounts, paying bills, etc, but policing the community is all of our jobs. We're typically good about "see something, say something", so let's try to follow that premise. At the end of this post, I'll provide some phone numbers that you should probably have handy in case of any issues.

General Reminders:

1. PMLE 5,6,7 Board Meeting is cancelled for April. Depending on the state of affairs in Pennsylvania and America, in general, we'll re-visit rescheduling the meeting. Just know that at this time, it's not being addressed, as we all have bigger issues to worry about.
   
2. Adults and Kids, need avenues to blow off steam, rather than blow up on, or at each other. We all make mistakes, we all are pent up in our homes and dealing with the stress, agitation associated with this pandemic just the same. Therefore, during these trying times, let's try to live and let live a little.
   
3. Food and Water should be stocked for at least a 2 week period. This isn't just during this pandemic, but that's a general rule of thumb, per FEMA. Disaster can strike anywhere, at any time. So be prepared as much as possible.
   
4. Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, Home Heating Oil, etc. should be stocked up to keep your house warm and your machinery operational for your normal uses. Please keep Gas/Diesel on hand for your machinery that you may want to use, so that you are limiting your exposure. Ensure you have enough Propane, Kerosene, Home Heating Oil, Wood, Coal and/or pellets for home heating.
   
5. There are currently more people at home during the days/evenings, with most being home and off of work due to the current circumstances. Please keep that in mind.
   
6. Keep your belongings locked up accordingly. Sheds, homes, equipment, etc. More people home, can equate to more shenanigans.
   
7. See something, say something. Post on the Facebook page, call a neighbor, call the police, etc. We are a community and don't have to love, nor like each other, but that doesn't mean we wish other people's belongings stolen or vandalized.
   
8. Stay safe and limit your exposure as much as possible.
   

Important Numbers:
Wild Acres Security: 570-828-9052
National Park Service (NPS) Emergency: 570-426-2457
State Trooper Barracks: 570-226-5718

Important Information Food/Pantry:
For a pretty comprehensive list of Food Pantry's that are helping community's, please go to this Facebook page link: Click Here

On a final note, please stay safe, please ask for help/assistance if you need any and remember to laugh a little. This is a time we could use a ton of laughter.