SHRRP Weed Abatement

SHRRP and SRFD remind you to prevent fires with weed abatement ship between the Senior Housing Repair and Replacement Program and Salt River Fire Department.

Spring rains and warming temperatures are ideal for weeds—they pop up rapidly. As summer approaches, warmer temperatures and less rain means those weeds dry out and become fire hazards that can threaten homes and lives.

“The Fire Department recommends clearing weeds and grasses 25 to 50 feet around a residence, as this greatly reduces the ability of fires to spread,” said Zamboni.

Community members are responsible for maintaining their property and preventing fires by removing weeds, trash and other flammable materials.

However, some community seniors and adults with adaptive needs are unable to perform the task. That’s when SHRRP steps in. They can help contain weeds within 25-feet surrounding a home.

While SHRRP will help control the weeds, Zamboni reminds residents that they are responsible for arranging the removal of trash, old appliances and other obstacles so that SHRRP can access the weeds.

Iris is grateful for the weed abatement and the other services SHRRP provides.

When asked what advice Iris would give to other community seniors who are hesitant to accept assistance, she encourages them let SHRRP help, “They [SHRRP] are here for us. Let them help.”

“I take full advantage of all SHRRP has to offer,” said Iris. “I’ve used many of their services over the past 10 years, but the AC and heat is what I appreciate most and Alex and his staff always go above and beyond for us.”

When asked what advice she would give to other community seniors or those with a qualified medical need who are hesitant to accept assistance, Iris encourages them to let SHRRP help.

“We‘ve worked all of our lives. We are older now and things are not as easy for us,” said Iris. “They [SHRRP] are here for us. Let them help.”

In addition to weed abatement, SHRRP provides a variety of other services to qualified community residents. These can include complex renovations and retrofit - ting of interiors to meet health or safety needs such as, but not limited to:

• Handicap Bathrooms

• Roofing

• Kitchen Cabinets

• Flooring

• Ramps

• Exterior Door Covers

SHRRP also provides day-to-day services that seniors and those with adaptive and medical needs may find challenging such as changing air filters, repairing exterior doors that do not close correctly or improperly sealed windows. Qualified individuals must be members of the community, age 55+ or qualify with medical disability, and have a home condition that detrimentally affects the individual’s health, welfare or safety.

If you think you or someone you know may qualify, call SHRRP helpline Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm at 480.362.7800.