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Provide outreach on recycling, solid waste handling and the proper means of <br />waste disposal. <br />V. TYPES OF HAZARDS <br />The following sections address major community fire hazards within Marian Meadows Estates <br />and the facilities under control of the MMHSOA and the procedures for controlling the hazards. <br />A. Electrical Fire Hazards- Electrical distribution system within and serving the <br />community and the maintenance and operations of systems, buildings and <br />property under community and private ownership are kept in proper working <br />order and protocols are in place addressing operations and maintenance. <br />B. The use of open flames, fire pits or any other ignition source will be monitored <br />and maintained both as it pertains to community lands as well as impact of private <br />ownership in an around the community. Guidelines and proper care will be <br />addressed on a community wide basis toward the control of open burning, times <br />that open burning can be used and methods or controls for the use of open <br />burning. <br />D. Flammable and Combustible Material storave and handling within the <br />community. Proper care and oversight will be administered for the operations of <br />the community solid waste and recycling facility. <br />MMHSOA shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials handling within <br />the Community and monitor and assess those areas adjacent to the community for fire <br />related issues. <br />VI. Program Purpose <br />This programs purpose is to provide written guidance for the implementation of a community <br />wide fire awareness, education and prevention plan. The most effective means for a fire aware <br />community is through education and vigilance. This include proper; <br />• maintenance of community and private property, <br />• monitoring and addressing foliage growth throughout the year, <br />• maintaining access to fire hydrants and fire suppression equipment at all times and will <br />include measures to keep hydrants accessible during the winter, <br />• fire communication and noticing, <br />An active and on-going plan will include evacuation planning, ingress -egress routes and all <br />related elements of fire awareness. This plan should be implemented in conjunction with an <br />Emergency Action Plan and a Landscape and Foliage Program to monitor and access the risk to <br />life and property by under managed natural growth and ground cover. <br />This plan will be reviewed and updated every 3 years by the MMHSOA. <br />6 <br />