Being Prepared is Just Being Smart!

 

By now, we hope every neighbor knows Arbor Grove is a great place to live!! We are lucky enough to be surrounded by neighbors who honestly care about each other. 

 

That being said, things can go sideways.  When they do, we want to be as prepared as possible.  One step to be prepared is to be sure you have an emergency contact on file with Arbor Grove. No one is prying; it is just to be sure you and your home are safe if something goes sideways.  As the song goes, “There is a season for everything.” Now is the season for our Board to gather much-needed Emergency Contact Information for all residents if you are willing to share it. All emergency contact information is kept completely and exclusively private and is only accessible by a Board member.  They are only there in case of emergency and are never to be accessed for any other reason. 

 

Everyone in Arbor Grove, especially those who live alone, is the obvious answer. It is also crucial for residents who leave for any period (yes, you snowbirds). The Board also encourages everyone, especially snowbirds and those who live alone, to have a Knox Box. A Knox Box, coupled with emergency contact information on file, can save valuable time in an unfortunate case of emergency.

Where will my Emergency Contact Information (ECI) be kept, and who can see it?

 

Your ECI will be kept in your profile on the Arbor Grove website.  That way, you can update it anytime your life situation changes. No other residents can see your information. ONLY a Board member will be able to view your ECI in an emergency. 

 

 

Family, friends, neighbors, roommates, and coworkers are great choices for emergency contacts, but it's important to consider who might be the most useful if faced with a real emergency. Ideally, your emergency contact should know your essential health information and where to find your legal documents. This information includes your medical history, current medical conditions, medications, and previous surgeries or hospitalizations.

 

Just click on this link to access your Profile. You will need to log on using your username and password. Your current profile has blank fields for Emergency Contact name and phone number. Remember the format for phone numbers is ten digits and must include the dashes (000-000-0000).   You will see a box in which you can provide additional information, including a second emergency contact if you’d like. Please remember to include their phone number. You can also enter your information by logging on to the website, selecting “Your Profile” in the upper right-hand corner, and then selecting “Update Profile.”

REMEMBER TO HIT SAVE at the bottom of the page.

How can I change the information once I’ve entered it?

You can change your EC information anytime by going to your Profile at the top right of the website and selecting Update Profile from the list of options.

 

Are you having any difficulties? Please don’t hesitate to contact Rosemary Wieliczko at rwieliczko@aol.com for help or to ask questions.

 

Please take time to complete this vital information. A couple of minutes can make a huge difference in surviving an emergency.