JULY 22, 2020 / / WEDNESDAY / / ISSUE NUMBER 4

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CITYVIEW AT RIVERWALK NEWSLETTER

Greetings from the Board! Summer is here and the hot, hazy days of July have been just that, but it’s always a little cooler living down by the river. We had a wonderful turnout for the Knoxville’s Neighborhood Trails of Red, White and Blue festivities and many of our balconies were adorned in celebration of the July 4th holiday. We even made it into the South Knoxville Shopper News and the Knoxville News Sentinel. In addition to the July 4th celebration, you’ve probably noticed a lot of work has been completed around the building; the place is looking really good again. Now we ask that you to do your part. Please abide by the rules set forth by the board and distributed at the end of May, which are posted on our website. If you haven’t already registered, please be sure to do so; you’ll miss out on a lot of information if you don’t. Our monthly board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm EDT; currently we are meeting via Zoom. The first 15-30 minutes of the meetings will be open to residents’ agenda items. Please send agenda items to the board’s email account at least by the Friday prior to meetings.

Smokey says, “All tUgeTer Now,” in celebration of the July 4th Holiday.

Photo Credit: Andrew Jeske-Polyak

5th Floor Evacuation Map Card

Safety Response Team ANDREW JESKE-POLYAK MAY 30, 2020 This past month the Safety Response Team (SRT) has continued to make significant progress in creating the safety plan for our homes. The SRT completed the Evacuation map project, obtained security training and continued building the safety manual to be distributed to residents at a later date. You will notice that every floor now has professional made and framed evacuation maps hung in the hallways. Remember, elevators will not be operating in case of emergency evacuation. There is one map in each of the three wings of the building, hung over a fire extinguisher. You may know where the closest evacuation point is to your unit; however, CityView has many visitors each and every day, whether they be our families, friends

or vendors; it is vital that we try to protect all people that are in CityView. And if you don’t know where the closet exit is, the maps can help you too. Additionally, individual unit evacuation maps are being distributed by each floors SRT members. These maps come with a hanger attached already, for easy hanging on your front door handle. There are two sides to them, one side has the map marked with a dot indicating your unit location, so you can easily identify your closest exit. The other side, says ‘All Clear’. In case of an evacuation, this side should be hung on the outside door handle once you exit your unit to indicate that the unit is empty. However, keep your pets in mind, if you cannot take your pet with you when evacuating, you should not hang the ‘All Clear’ sign.

IN THIS ISSUE SAFETY RESPONSE TEAM

SOUTHSIDE WATERFRONT

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

GYM RULES

CLUB ROOM RESERVATIONS

SRT: BEST PRACTICES-ACTIVE SHOOTER

CLEANING TIP

JULY 22, 2020 / / WEDNESDAY / / ISSUE NUMBER 4

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SRT: BEST PRACTICES-ACTIVE SHOOTER

Gym Rules Remain in Effect COVID-19 REOPENING PHASE 2: GYM RULES 1) If you have a fever, cough, shortness of

breath, or feel ill, DO NOT use this facility.

2) Protective face coverings MUST be worn at all times.

3) Only TWO residents allowed in the gym at a time.

4) Six-feet of physical distance MUST be maintained at all times.

5) You are responsible for sanitizing anything that you touch BEFORE AND AFTER USE.

6) SIGN UP for your time on the sign-in sheet posted beside the door.

7) So that others may enjoy this amenity, please limit your workout to 30 MINUTES PER DAY.

Courtyard and Club Room Reservations The courtyard and club room are available for reservations up to 20 people. Physical distancing must be maintained, and protective face mask must be worn if residents and/or guests are within 6 feet of each other. Non-residents must wear protective face masks when in the hallways, restrooms, and elevators. Hard surfaces should be disinfected prior to leaving the areas. Disinfectant is stored under the sink in the Club Room.

Black Eye Susan Flowers in the Butterfly Habitat Photo Credit: Debbie Mallard

ANDRES JESKE-POLYAK JULY 3, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, the CityView SRT hosted Sergeants Donny Husky and Sam Henard, Knoxville Police Department. They graciously provided the SRT with Security Training. Keep in mind SRT members would NOT make themselves available if an active shooter emergency occurred, but members are available to provide education to all residents of CityView on best practices during an active shooter situation. The City of Knoxville Police Department’s adopted method of safety is Run, Hide, Fight. We learned: Be Informed • If you see something, say something to the

authorities right away. • Sign up to receive local emergency alerts

and register your contact information with the CityView Condominium Association alert system.

• Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.

Make a Plan • Make a plan with your family and make sure

everyone knows what to do if confronted with an active shooter.

• Wherever you go look for the two nearest exits, have an escape path in mind and identify places you could hide if necessary.

• Understand the plans for individuals with disabilities or other access and functional needs.

• Understand these options are not in order, these options are chosen, at the time of the incident to best suit the situation you are in. For example, for residents, on floors where the shooting is NOT taking place, it might be best to lock down in your unit and HIDE

• NEVER, activate the fire alarm system during an active shooter situation; a fire alarm sounding will result in residents evacuating, which is bad. Evacuating residents increase the chance of running into the shooter resulting in increased casualties.

During RUN and escape if possible. • Getting away from the shooter or shooters

is the top priority. • Leave your belongings behind and get

away. • Help others escape, if possible, but evacuate

regardless of whether others agree to follow.

• Warn and prevent individuals from entering an area where the active shooter may be.

• Call 9-1-1 when you are safe and describe the shooter, location and weapons.

HIDE if escape is not possible (also known as Shelter In Place) • Get out of the shooter’s view and stay very

quiet. • Silence all electronic devices and make sure

they won’t vibrate. • Lock and block doors, close blinds and turn

off lights. • Don’t hide in groups. Spread out along walls

or hide separately to make it more difficult for the shooter.

• Try to communicate with police silently. Use text message or social media to tag your location or put a sign in a window.

• Stay in place until law enforcement gives you the all clear.

• Your hiding place should be out of the shooter's view and provide protection if shots are fired in your direction.

FIGHT as an absolute last resort. • Commit to your actions and act as

aggressively as possible against the shooter. • Recruit others to ambush the shooter with

makeshift weapons like chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, books, etc.

• Be prepared to cause severe or lethal injury to the shooter.

• Throw items and improvise weapons to distract and disarm the shooter.

After • Keep hands visible and empty. • Know that law enforcement’s first task is to

end the incident and they may have to pass injured along the way.

• Officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns or handguns and may use pepper spray or tear gas to control the situation.

• Officers will shout commands and may push individuals to the ground for their safety.

• Follow law enforcement instructions and evacuate in the direction they come from unless otherwise instructed.

• Take care of yourself first, and then you may be able to help the wounded before first responders arrive.

• If the injured are in immediate danger, help get them to safety.

• While you wait for first responders to arrive, provide first aid. Apply direct pressure to wounded areas and use tourniquets if you have been trained to do so.

• Turn wounded people onto their sides if they are unconscious and keep them warm.

• Consider seeking professional help for you and your family to cope with the long-term effects of the trauma.

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SOUTHSIDE WATERFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION DEBBIE MALLARD July 4, 2020 The 4th of July celebration was a success! Thanks to everyone who helped construct the tent, decorate and purchase food from the 2 vendors. We had 41 attendees and 48 meals were sold at Goodwin's. Artistic Pops didn't keep count but they were happy. The tent was up over the weekend for everyone’s enjoyment.

Photo Credits: Debbie Mallard

BALCONY CLEANING TIPS PRISSY JESKE-POLYAK MAY 30, 2020 Like many of you, Kevin and Drew were embarrassed about the appearance of our balcony season – so dirty and covered with mildew. We were aware it would be problematic to be squirting water all over the place even if we could configure a hose. Then a simple remedy occurred to us that was quite effective. Simple Green Concentrate + water + terry cloth rag + step ladder + initiative = brand new looking ceiling.

Before After Photo Credits: Blaine Spence-Garza and Prissy Jeske-Polyak