We’re excited to announce a new tool designed to make guest entry into The Villages easier, faster, and more secure: the Fast Access Pass, now available through GateAccess.net and...
The Department of Public Safety is proud to highlight a meaningful partnership with the Villages Medical Auxiliary (VMA), a group of dedicated residents committed to enhancing health and safety...
On Monday, March 24, the General Manager, Theresa Ostrander, Public Safety Director, Matt Hidalgo, and our new Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Kayla Holmes, worked in tandem with the Emergency Preparedness...
We love seeing pets enjoying the beautiful open spaces here at The Villages! However, we’d like to remind all pet owners of the rules and best practices to help...
Good news, Villagers! We are pleased to announce that several important forms are now available online, making it more convenient than ever to manage your requests from home. No...
The Public Safety Department would like to remind all residents of the simple process for guests and vendors entering The Villages. Our goal is to maintain a secure and...
On Monday, February 24, General Manager Theresa Ostrander, Public Safety Director Matt Hidalgo, and EPC representative Diane Finley worked in tandem with the Emergency Preparedness Transition Committee (EPTC) to...
For Your Safety: Villa Key Submissions
Emergencies can happen when we least expect—whether it’s a medical emergency, maintenance issue, or urgent safety concern. Quick access to your home can make...
Beware! Watch out for scams
It would be nearly impossible to list all of the telephone and computer scams perpetrated against seniors. Many of the techniques employ very similar methods....
Ever been startled by that annoying chirping sound in the middle of the night, only to realize it’s coming from your home’s smoke or carbon monoxide (CO) detector? While...
In a continued effort to enhance safety and convenience for residents and visitors, the Public Safety Department is pleased to announce the installation of new Public Safety Courtesy Lines...
As a friendly reminder, residents can continue to enjoy the convenience of GateAccess.net to manage guest access with ease. Whether you prefer the quick online option or a simple...
The Public Safety Department reminds Villagers of its Out-of-Town Record app—an informational tool the Public Safety team uses to assist in case of emergencies while you are traveling. This...
The Public Safety Department’s mission is to promote safety by ensuring that everyone who lives in and visits The Villages enjoys a safe and harmonious community experience. With that...
When the lights go out unexpectedly, it can feel unsettling. The Public Safety Department wants to provide you with helpful advice to stay safe and informed during a power outage.
What...
’Tis the Season for Scams
We must be constantly vigilant of scams—especially at this time of year. The holiday season’s notorious for wrongdoers in our mail, both postal and online....
The Villages, being the private gated community it is, allows the shared use of roads by vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and golf carts that adds a unique charm. However, recent...
In a recent update to its notification services, ABDi has transitioned from text message notifications to push notifications for Gate Access alerts. The change comes in response to ongoing...
If you’re still among the ranks of Bay Area road warriors navigating the web of freeways and crossing our seven state-owned bridges and the Golden Gate as well, you...
