City and IID need your help Today !!!

Tustin Larson, City of La Quinta AGENCY

Hello Residents - IID has asked the City to pass on the following news release: The Imperial Irrigation District is requesting a reduction in energy usage today during the critical hours of 1-7 p.m. as hotter temperatures drive energy demand. “If energy usage is not reduced, IID may be forced to institute rolling brownouts this afternoon,” said Marion Champion, IID spokeswoman. “Our system was at peak capacity yesterday and with hotter temperatures in the forecast today we are asking all of our electrical customers to conserve.” IID’s electrical grid sustained significant damage during a severe summer storm last week, and while the district has restored power to the area, it is important that the energy system is not overtaxed. IID asks customers to shift energy-intensive tasks – like laundry and dishwashing – to off-peak hours and conserve energy throughout the day. This will alleviate pressure on the system and help maintain reliability. On Aug. 6, a severe summer storm damaged IID’s electrical system in the eastern Coachella Valley making more than 100 transmission and distribution poles inoperable and leaving hundreds of customers in the Mecca/Thermal area without power for as long as three days. Crews worked around the clock to construct temporary infrastructure and bring the power back on. Final repairs may take as much as one or two months. The following suggestions can help reduce summer energy use: Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher. Develop a routine that allows you to avoid the use of major energy-consuming appliances like washers, dryers and dishwashers between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Remember to have your air conditioner serviced annually and change filters monthly. Seal any leaks in your cooling ducts, install weather stripping around doors, and make sure your fireplace damper is closed so cool air doesn’t escape Use floor and ceiling fans or an evaporative cooler to help keep your home cool. Use awnings, solar screens, or trees to keep ultraviolet rays from hitting windows. Close windows and doors when the cooling system is running. For more conservation tips, please visit http://www.iid.com

Aug 14 in General to City of La Quinta

Happy 4th of July 2015

HOPING YOU and YOUR FAMILY ARE

ENJOYING AN AMAZING HOLIDAY!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL, SAFE and

HEALTHY 4TH OF JULY!!!

GOD BLESS the USA!!

I look forward to exceeding your expectations in fulfilling your Real Estate needs.

Warm regards,

Roger A. Sullivan, Realtor

CalBRE# 01236680

website:  http://RogerASullivan.com

direct: 1(760) 610-3245

office: 1(760) 564-9685

efax:   1(760) 459-2038

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47250 Washington St. Suite B

La Quinta, CA 92253

Easter Egg Hunt 2015

Everybody seemed to have a wonderful time including the volunteers ... Happy Easter 2015

For for kids - Happy Easter !!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Speed Limits signs, Speed Bumps or Street Legends - And the winner is ...

Based upon the submission of preferences for the three options of discussion to help keep our streets in Desert Pride a little safer for us all, the winner is .................STREET LEGENDS !!!

As a result of interfacing with the City of La Quinta and patience while some research was completed, etc ... It has been determined that the Speed Legends will meet the needs and/or wishes of the majority of those responding. As street re-surfacing is not scheduled in our development until next year, the street legend painting project will be commenced after the resurfacing project has been completed ...

In the interim, we can all continue to work together to monitor drivers in the neighborhood whether residents, visitors or vendors. A friendly reminder that this is a residential district with lots of kids and pets should be well received ...

IID rate increase takes effect this month ...

In November 2014, IID’s Board of Directors held public rate hearings to consider a proposed retail rate increase to its electric rate schedules. The overall average rate increase of 7.4 percent in retail electric rates to be effective January 2015 was approved by the board. It will cost the average family a little of $10.00 per month ... Read the full story here ...