Holiday reminder…

Just a few reminders for the holiday weekend…

All resort offices will be closed Monday, July 5th. Trash pickup will be postponed until Tuesday July 6th and the window will be closed for package pickup in the mailroom, as the USPS will not be delivering mail for the holiday.

We hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July holiday and everyone stays safe!

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

We want to wish all of our residents a safe and happy 4th of July weekend! For those who have not seen the large flag at VP, please stop by the Activity Center today see it flying in all its glory.

#WeWearRed (and white and blue) in celebration of our Country’s independence and we encourage you to wear yours as well!

Palm Tree Trimming Reminder

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is the last day to submit your requests for your palm trees to be cut. Our staff has begun trimming the shorter ones and the rest will be assigned to the contractor. Please email victoriapalms@equitylifestyle.com with your request. The original post is available here: https://vpractivities.com/2021/06/28/annual-palm-tree-trimming/

Thank you to those of you who have already sent in your requests!

This work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 5th

Friendly reminder about vendors/contractors/handymen

Just a friendly reminder…

I think we can all agree that vendors who do business in the resort are expected to follow the rules of the resort and act in a professional manner. I think we can all further agree that being allowed to conduct business in the resort is a privilege, not a right. That being said, if any vendor harrasses a resident, guest or staff member, they will be asked to cease and desist doing business in the resort. This includes, but is not limited to physical or verbal abuse, slander or libel. This includes all type of vendors – from professional companies to local handymen. The safety and well-being of residents and staff are paramount to an enjoyable environment for all. Please report any incidents of harassment to management immediately. Thank you.

Annual Palm Tree Trimming

Howdy folks!

In anticipation of this years palm tree trimming, we would like to make the process as simple and efficient as possible. With this in mind, we will try something new this year. If you would like your palm tree trimmed, and it has not been done in previous years, please send in your request via email to victoriapalms@equitylifestyle.com. Please include the following info:

  • Your site number
  • Location of the palm tree on your site (please mark if necessary)
  • A picture of the palm tree you would like trimmed (if possible)

We will then determine if the resort staff can trim it themselves or if we will assign it to the contractor. The idea is to have all of this info prepared and ready ahead of time so that they can be trimmed in a timely manner. With that in mind, we ask that you please submit your request no later than Friday, July 2nd.

Our annual palm tree trimming begins on Monday, July 5th, barring any weather delays.

Original announcement located here: https://vpractivities.com/2021/06/17/annual-palm-tree-trimming-has-begun/

Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Mailroom closed today @ 3:30pm through the weekend

2nd reminder:  Work continues this coming weekend on the flooring in the mailroom. The mailroom will be closed from Friday June 25th @3:30pm through the weekend. Those who have an interior mailbox will not have access to their mail during this time. Please do not enter the mailroom lobby area. Please make arrangements to pick up any important letters or packages prior to close. This should allow the flooring to cure properly and services will resume normally on Monday morning. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

Original notice posted 6/21 – see below

https://vpractivities.com/2021/06/21/a-hot-week-coming-and-mailroom-update/

Weather words of caution today

The weather has been very unpredictable today. Please consider securing loose items outside your homes and staying indoors if you can. While it has been relatively calm most of the morning, it has been reported by local weather stations and on social media that funnel clouds recently formed in nearby Progreso TX.

This may turn out to be nothing, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Stay safe, all.

Pickleball update!

Please be advised…work will begin today on the pickleball conversion project at the tennis courts. Contractors will being prep work today and will return later in the week to start the main work in that area. The other pickleball courts will remain available for use, but please be cautious around the work area. Thank you and have a great day!

A hot week coming and mailroom update…

Good morning all! We are predicted to have some high heat days this week, so please be cautious when outside. The following links have some great information on how to beat the heat and stay safe.

https://www.ready.gov/heat

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html

Here are just a few highlights:

  • Stay inside
  • Wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, (look for broad spectrum UVA/UVB on the label).
  • Avoid strenuous activities.
  • Wear light clothing.
  • Check on family members and neighbors.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  • Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

Mailroom update: Work continues this coming weekend on the flooring in the mailroom. The mailroom will be closed from Friday June 25th @3:30pm through the weekend. Those who have an interior mailbox will not have access to their mail during this time. Please make arrangements to pick up any important letters or packages prior to close. This should allow the flooring to cure properly and services will resume normally on Monday morning. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

Annual palm tree trimming has begun!

Contractors have begin trimming the palm trees at the pool areas today. Please be cautious when walking in that area. They will complete the pool areas by tomorrow (Friday) and we will return on July 5th to continue their work in the rest of the resort. Thank you and have a great day!

Honoring Flag Day

Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14 to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. Although it is not designated as a Federal Holiday, we choose to celebrate the Stars and Stripes. For those who have not seen the large flag at VP, please stop by the Activity Center today see it flying in all its glory.

Mosquito Spraying at VP

It’s that time of year again and the rainy season is upon us. Management has already reached out to the City of Donna to come to the resort to spray for mosquitos. We expect them to complete this within the next week, however we also encourage residents to give them a call. Historically, we have found that the more calls they get from us, the faster they get the job done. The phone number to the City of Donna Public Works Dept is 956-464-6960. Please let them know you live at Victoria Palms and you are requesting mosquitoes spraying in and around the resort.

Also, here as some tips for how to minimize mosquitoes around your home. If you are not currently in the resort, please consider passing this information along to whoever is responsible for maintaining your lawn. Together, we can help minimize mosquitoes in the resort.

Emergency Preparedness – Hurricane season is here!

Happy Friday to everyone! As hurricane season has begun, we would like to take a moment to provide you with the latest resort info regarding Emergency Preparedness. Please take some time to review the following documents for information such as:

  • Emergency supplies to have on hand
  • Preparing your site for a storm
  • Evacuation routes out of the resort
  • Contact numbers for local governmental agencies that can assist in times of disaster…and much more!

Click the links below to view and download. Copies of these documents are available in the Activity Center.

And here is a printable booklet which specifically addresses hurricanes…

Please be on the lookout for upcoming announcements about Emergency Preparedness Meetings which will be held in collaboration with our own dedicated Emergency Preparedness Resident Leaders!

As a reminder, please consider signing up for the Swift911 communication app, (totally free) which is our primary form of communication during times of emergency. This will give you multiple ways to receive emergency communications from the Resort. Hint: Signing up for the text messaging is fine, but the number of characters are limited. For more comprehensive details please also consider registering for the email and voice notifications as well. Please click the link below for detailed instruction on how to sign up for this important app (did we mention it’s free?).

Click here: https://vpractivities.com/communication-at-vp/

Beautiful week, lift stations etc.

Good morning and Happy Monday to everyone!

Weather forecasts predict a sunny and beautiful week with possible strong wind gusts most days. We encourage you to get out and enjoy this weather!

Thank you to all of you who mowed your lawns this weekend… all that extra rain of the past couple weeks has caused some major growth throughout the park. For those who are not currently in the resort and are having someone do your lawns for you, please consider getting this done as soon as possible so that we may all enjoy (to the fullest) the beauty that is Victoria Palms. Also, due to the expected wind gusts, please consider securing any loose items that may be outside your home to prevent damage to your home or others.

Also due to the recent storms, we have had some recent issues with the lift stations on Kingston. We have attempted repair, but it seems that the best course of action is full replacement. We have ordered new pumps for the lift station at the Memory Garden and hope to have them installed when they arrive late this week or early next week. We appreciate your patience while we get this resolved.

Please be on the lookout for a separate post dedicated to Hurricane Preparedness – the hurricane season is already upon us and forecasts predict a very busy season!