WeтАЩre thrilled to announce that construction to bring TingтАЩs ultra-fast fiber internet to Laguna Woods Village officially kicks off on Monday, June 9.
The first phase of work will begin in the southeast area of the community, specifically around Gates 1 through 4. YouтАЩll notice TingтАЩs friendly construction crews in the area, working carefully and respectfully near homes.
As part of the process, crews will be digging to place handhole boxesтАФsmall underground access points that help manage fiber connections. TheyтАЩll also be identifying existing utility lines to ensure everything is installed safely. You may see temporary paint markings on the ground; these are just visual guides to mark existing utilities and will naturally fade over time.
WeтАЩre committed to keeping all work areas clean, organized and minimally disruptive. Any soil disturbances will be contained, the land restored to its original condition and all construction materials promptly removed once work is complete.
To keep you informed, Ting will place highly visible signage in active construction zones. These signs will move as work progresses, so youтАЩll always know whatтАЩs happening nearby.
Ting is proud to bring next-generation fiber internet to Laguna Woods Village, and weтАЩre equally committed to making the construction process smooth, respectful and transparent. Thank you for your support and patienceтАФweтАЩre excited to connect you to the incredible power of Ting Internet.
The recent earthquake near Julian, California, serves as an important reminder that being prepared can bring peace of mind and prevent injury. While earthquakes can be unsettling, knowing what to doтАФand where to get reliable informationтАФcan make all the difference. HereтАЩs what Laguna Woods Village residents need to know.
What to Do During an Earthquake
The most important thing is to act quickly and protect yourself. Follow these three simple steps:
Drop to your hands and knees. This position keeps you from falling and allows you to move safely if needed.
Cover your head and neck with one arm and hand. If possible, crawl under a sturdy table or desk. If no shelter is nearby, stay low next to an interior wall, away from windows.
Hold on to your shelter with one hand until the shaking stops. Be ready to move with it.
If You Use a Cane, Walker or Wheelchair
You can still stay safe during an earthquake by adjusting your approach:
Cane users: Sit on a sturdy chair or bed and cover your head and neck with both hands. Keep your cane within reach.
Wheelchair or walker users: Lock your wheels, bend over as safely as possible and cover your head and neck with your arms, a pillow or a book. Stay in place until the shaking ends.
In bed or recliner: Stay put and use a pillow or your arms to protect your head and neck.
These simple actions reduce your risk of serious injury. Practicing them ahead of time can help you feel more confident.
Stay Informed With Trusted Alerts
Timely information saves lives. Consider using the following tools to receive alerts before and during emergencies:
рдорд╛рдИрд╢реЗрдХ: This free app, developed by UC Berkeley and sponsored by the California GovernorтАЩs Office of Emergency Services, provides early warnings before shaking begins.
Orange County SheriffтАЩs Department: After a large earthquake, OCSD would immediately activate its emergency response protocols, focusing on public safety and resource coordination. OCSD uses sirens and public address systems to alert residents to evacuation orders or other important information.┬а
CodeRED Emergency Alerts From VMS
Laguna Woods Village uses the CodeRED system to deliver emergency messages to residents via phone, text or email. Signing up is easy. If you havenтАЩt already enrolled:
Click тАЬSign up todayтАЭ under the red and black CodeRED icon at the bottom right of any page
Fill out the short form or log into the resident portal to register
рдХреГрдкрдпрд╛ рдзреНрдпрд╛рди рджреЗрдВ: CodeRED is used in the event of emergencies рдХреЗрд╡рд▓. Residents should not expect notifications following an earthquake if there are no observable damages to structures and facilities.
Understanding Evacuation Procedures
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) decides when evacuations are necessary during disasters or fires. OCSD carries out those orders, including making announcements and ensuring safety. If needed, the VMS Security Services team helps OCSD with access, announcements and managing gate traffic. OCFA has authority unless the issue involves a criminal matter, in which case OCSD takes the lead.
Evacuation sites will be selected depending on the type of disaster, how many people need shelter, and which areas are safe. These sites may include schools, churches or large parking areasтАФchosen in real time to ensure your safety.
Want to Help?
Residents who are interested in emergency planning or assisting others during disasters are encouraged to join the VillageтАЩs Disaster Preparedness Task Force. To learn more, email chief@vmsinc.org or click рдпрд╣рд╛рдБ.
The Landscaping Services Department has been busyтАФnot just tending to thousands of acres of beautiful community green space, but also improving the way it serves residents.
In partnership with Resident Services, the Landscaping Services team has introduced a new 30-day ticket policy designed to simplify service requests, reduce duplicated efforts and keep residents better informed.
How It Works
If a resident requests landscaping service for an area that the team is already scheduled to visit within the next 30 days, a new ticket will no longer be opened. The work will be completed as the team arrives, as it is part of routine shrub bed maintenance.
Even more streamlined: If a request is already in the system and the team is scheduled to arrive within two weeks, that ticket will be closed proactively. Residents will receive a notification email letting them know that landscaping work is imminentтАФalong with contact information for a landscaping coordinator, just in case there are questions or special considerations.
This new approach allows crews to better manage their workload while reducing wait times and confusion for residents.
Why It Matters
Before this update, multiple tickets could be created for the same areaтАФeven if a visit was already planned. Now, that extra step is eliminated. The result? Fewer delays, fewer duplicated efforts and a more focused team delivering service when and where itтАЩs needed most.
This is just one of many behind-the-scenes improvements the Landscaping Services Department is making to better serve the community.
Tree maintenance for 2025 is well underway, supporting the health and longevity of the communityтАЩs 37,400 trees through a comprehensive, species-based six-year trimming cycle. All work is scheduled and tracked using Arbor Pro GPS software to ensure efficient, data-driven management.
To date, Bartlett Tree Experts has trimmed 1,134 trees, with an additional 6,800 scheduled over the next six to eight weeks. Laguna Woods Village continues to work closely with Bartlett to follow best practices outlined in the Urban Forest Management Plan and recommendations from certified arborists.
This yearтАЩs proactive, front-loaded approach exceeds previous trimming totals to help reduce storm-related damage, minimize individual service requests and reduce liability. To stay on schedule and minimize weekday disruptions, tree trimming will also take place on Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. for the next few months.
This expanded schedule underscores our commitment to timely, professional tree care and community safety.
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