A Message from Our President
Merry Christmas to all and have a Happy New Year!
I wanted to thank each of you for all your dedication towards Columbus Neighborhood. All the sacrifice’s many of you have made for Valley Glen Pool (lots of blood sweat and tears); from delivering our newsletters; attending many meetings and so much more. It’s the people that make the difference and we have been so blessed to have each and every one of you.
Remember to check on our neighbors and those who are going through sickness during these hard times. They may just need some one to lend an ear! So many issues going on at this time and many we are not aware of. Please, let’s all pray for each of our neighbors and for healing.
May God bless each and every one!
Dan Bales and Family, president of C.N.A.
 Operation Power Up
An Operation Power Up hotline has been established that Tulsans who still need repairs can call to get on the list for free weatherhead repairs. It’s 1-866-789-8898. The City will send electricians to those sites.
For Oklahoma residents seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human service information, please contact the local 2-1-1 hotline (836-4357). Services are available 24 hours a day by dialing 2-1-1 from your home or cellular telephone. Due to high call volumes, you may receive a busy signal. We are here 24/7, so please continue to call 2-1-1 for disaster related information.
- 1-866-789-8898 Operation Power Up! Hotline
- 911 - Emergencies Only
- 211 - Non-Emergency Assistance
- PSO - 888-218-3919
- 596-2100 - Mayor's Action Center
- 1-866-560-7584 Oklahoma Damage Assessment Hotline
Ice Storm Cleanup
Storm debris cannot be left in yards and must be disposed of properly. Curbside pick-up service is available for fallen tree debris. Stack debris neatly at the curb. Tree branches do not need to be bundled. Remember, it is illegal to burn debris within Tulsa city limits. Tulsa residents also may continue to take tree branches and yard debris to the City’s greenwaste sites at 71st & Elwood, west of the Arkansas River, and 56th Street North between Mingo and Hwy 169. The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Construction or demolition debris may not be included with the yard debris. Go to CITYOFTULSA.ORG for more information.
CNA Honor Roll
Thumbs up to the following folks:
Thank you Columbus Neighborhood Association officers, committee members and volunteers for your hard work during our ice storm event. You are greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the many folks, including local officials, The Mayor's Action Line, City public works, Tulsa police & fire departments, EMCA, utility & communication services, contractors, churches, organizations, the media, businesses and neighbors, for an outstanding job during the Oklahoma Ice Storm Disaster. You have, once again, proven the Great Spirit of Tulsa is alive and well!
We welcome all new families in Columbus Neighborhood. Thank you for choosing our neighborhood as your home.
Reminders & Announcements
CNA Membership. . . just $20.00 per household.
Valley Glen Pool Membership
Family = $175 ($155 bef. May 5)
Couples = $110
Singles = $75
Public School Calendar
Spring Break
Spring break for Columbus, Foster & East Central is March 17-21, 2008.
Last Day of School
The last day of school for Columbus, Foster & East Central is May 28, 2008.
Discount Coupons!!!. . . from our neighborhood businesses are available in our newsletter. Support the folks who support us!
Valley Glen Pool Information
Valley Glen Pool is located at 2614 South 106 East Avenue. The pool will open at the end of May, 2008. Watch this space for information. You may volunteer to help at the pool at any time.
Our Loyal Neighbors
The following businesses help support our association by placing ads and discounts in our newsletter.
At the Beach @ 31st & Garnett
Cartridge World @ 31st St. & Garnett Rd.
Charlie's Chicken @ 32nd and Garnett Rd.
CDS Services, Inc. Lawn Care & Landscaping Needs
Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon @ Garnett Crossing Shopping Center
Costa Azul Mexican Restaurante
Donna @ Garnett Plaza Barber & Style Shop
Floyd & Sons Bodyshop, Inc.
Jimmy's Egg @ 109 East Ave. and 31st St.
Kathy Nguyen @ Perfect Cut Salon
Steve & Sherrie Adams @ Coldwell Bankers
TLC, Anderson Total Lawn Care, Landscaping, Fencing, Decking and Portable Out Buildings
Matlock Security Services
Tulsa Pure Water
Rib Crib
ABC Bouncers
Support the businesses who support our association. See the ads and coupons in the latest issue of our newsletter. Remember to cut them out and take them with you when you shop!
Siren Warnings
Knowing the different tones prepares citizens for proper response
Being prepared when disaster strikes can help save lives and property, prevent injury and decrease recovery costs.
One part of being prepared is knowing what the City’s warning siren system is telling you when the sirens sound. More than 80 sirens are strategically located throughout Tulsa. Each can be heard for up to a 1-mile radius. The sirens use tones that warn listeners about specific hazards like tornadoes, military attacks, chemical releases into the atmosphere and floods. Few cities have a flood warning siren.
A steady tone warns of both tornadoes and chemical hazards. It is a single note sounded continuously for three minutes.
A wavering tone warns of military attacks. It sounds similar to sirens on police, fire and ambulance vehicles.
A siren that is alternating high- and low-frequency tones warns of impending flooding.
Reprinted from City of Tulsa Web Page
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