Updates from the Kings Ridge S.A.L.T Meeting
by Darlene Bellucci
On Tuesday, November 17, Teresa Leaberry and I (Darlene Bellucci) went to the S.A.L.T (Seniors & law enforcement together) meeting, which is conducted by the Clermont Police department. This is open to all Kings Ridge residents.
It was mentioned that there were very few police calls in Kings Ridge. The conversation led into the most current types of fraud that seniors should be aware of. The officer explained if you make a large purchase don’t leave it in your car where it’s visible, he suggested that you bring it home first and then go out and continue with your shopping. There are a lot of scams via email and text messaging. One that is very common is from UPS messaging you that there is a package they need to deliver and that they need your address. Should you receive this message be sure to delete it do not open it. This is a scam I have been receiving repeated messages through my email from Spectrum saying if I don’t pay my bill my service is going to be shut off. I have also received emails from PayPal thanking me for my purchase of $321. These are all scams. Be sure not to respond to any messages that are asking for your personal information.
Stay vigilant.
Please consider the following publication:
Racoon Alert
Several residents have reported seeing a large racoon roaming Devonshire during daylight hours over the past two weeks. Please make sure all food sources around your home are not available for the racoon and that you secure trash bin lids while placing them for pickup.
Additionally, please consider the following publicly available information:
Raccoons are usually nocturnal, but they may be active during the day for a number of reasons, including:
Food
Raccoons may be looking for food, especially during colder months or when a mother is nursing babies.
Disrupted den
A raccoon may have been frightened away from its den by a person or dog, or the entrance may have been sealed off.
Competition
- There may be too much competition for food at night from other nocturnal animals.
- It's not normal for an adult raccoon to be weak, disoriented, or lethargic during the day. If you see a raccoon that is behaving strangely, it may be sick or injured, and you should keep a safe distance. Signs of rabies include:
- Confusion or disorientation
- Foaming at the mouth
- Trouble walking
- Repeated high-pitched noises
- Matted body hair
- Heavy breathing
If you see a raccoon that is behaving strangely, you should contact a wildlife rehabilitator or local professionals.
