[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: July Safety Information

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 9:54 AM
Subject: July Safety Information
To:


Neighborhoods have shared information for our July safety information.  As
always you can contact Judy at jwilson at parstopeka.org or call 266.4606 for
any concerns.



*Safety Information*

Neighborhoods have been experiencing mail theft.  It has been suggested to
take any outgoing mail to the post office rather than putting out the mail
with the red flag up.  People taking mail and altering the checks you might
have in that outgoing mail.  Another suggestion was to go on USPS.com
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fUSPS.com&c=E,1,PEQkYKU5tSiVHvy7cflQAbk_nU5TxxAhodRJ-aGYg1P_1L58Xpv4-bBMkNRJgJQ1qSbnTAur9MawKKm0Lw40YLdLz3vnPq1XMp5dZVvf7YqXf7YjrS8bhA,,&typo=1&ancr_add=1>
and click on Informed Delivery.  The post office will send you an email
each day with a picture of the mail you will receive that day.  If you do
not get your mail, you can call the post office.



Another issue that has been reported is that people may be leaving dollar
bills near a vehicle or under the windshield wipers.  The bills have been
known to have fentanyl on them which can be deadly because it is a high
dose. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than
heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to
fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S.  If you find a bill on the ground
or on your car, don’t touch it and call law enforcement at 911.



If you would like to know more about Fentanyl, there is a meeting on
Wednesday, July 27 at 9 a.m. at the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and
Venue, 63 SW Gage Blvd
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/63+SW+Gage+Blvd?entry=gmail&source=g>.
at the Topeka Zoo. If you would like to attend, please email me at
jwilson at parstopeka.org.



*National Night Out*

National Night Out is still planned for August 6. Neighborhoods are
planning their events with 53 neighborhoods registered. It is not too late
to register for the event.  A registration form is attached if you know of
anyone who would like to register their neighborhood.



Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, Shawnee County
District Attorney’s Office, Topeka Fire Department and Kansas Highway
Patrol support National Night Out every year.



*Resources*

Bottled water is provided by Dillons as well as a $10 gift card.  Hy-Vee is
providing ice and a $10 gift card.  Stipends will be available for
neighborhoods - $50 for under 100 participants and $100 for more than 100
participants.



Frito Lay is providing chips again this year.  Spangles is providing
coupons and Sk8away is providing passes.  Crime Stoppers is providing
resources as well. Coloring books, crayons and sidewalk chalk will be
provided.



Reser’s Fine Foods will again provide side dishes for NNO neighborhoods.



*Pickup Day, Monday, August 1*

The pick-up day will be Monday, August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2209
SW 29 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2209+SW+29?entry=gmail&source=g>th
Street.



*Kick-off Party*

National Night Out Kick-off Party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Hy-Vee parking lot at 29th and Wanamaker.  This is a free and fun party so
plan to attend.



*National Night Out Events*

National Night Out events throughout Topeka/Shawnee County on Saturday,
August 6.



*Rain Date for Events*

In case it rains on Saturday, August 6, the events will be held on Sunday,
August 7.



*Sponsors*

Thank you to Evergy, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and Capitol Federal
Foundation for their contribution to help with the stipend. A $10 Hy-Vee
gift card and $10 Dillon’s gift card will also be provided to each
neighborhood.



*Donations*

If businesses wish to receive a tax deduction, they may give/send the
donation to Safe Streets. For all donations, make sure your name,
neighborhood group’s name and phone number are given to the business. The
amount of that donation will be added to your stipend that you pick up on
August 1.



*Registrations*

Registrations are ongoing.  You still have time to register your
neighborhood.  Call Judy at 266.4606 or email jwilson at safestreets.org.
Information packets are available by email.



*Flyers*

Flyers for your neighborhood will be printed on one page 8 1/2 x 11 on
colored paper.  Logos are available by email jwilson at safestreets.org.
Every flyer should show “National Night Out is an alcohol and drug free
event”.  Please contact Judy to prepare your National Night Out flyer.



*Facebook*

Like our NNOTopeka Facebook page!  Information is posted frequently, and
we’d love help sharing this into the community as we try to grow NNO even
bigger this year.
The link is: https://www.facebook.com/NNOTopeka/



Thank you, everyone, for your incredible support of this event!





*J**UDY** W**ILSON, CAP, OM*


*Office Manager National Night Out Program Coordinator*

*jwilson at parstopeka.org <jwilson at parstopeka.org>*

*OFFICE* 785.266.4606 | *FAX* 785.266.3833

*ADDRESS* 2209 SW 29
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2209+SW+29?entry=gmail&source=g>th St.,
Topeka, KS 66611

*WEBSITE *PARSTopeka.org
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Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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