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Site Q & A
 
 
 
Why was the website created? 

There were a few reasons for creating the Henderson Road website.  Like some of our neighbors, my husband and I had questions about local community issues and where to find the information; Strengthening the communications network for safety and security awareness in our neighborhood has been a common interest.  Personally, learning about web design/administration has always been an interest of mine, and I wanted to make this my first official website project.  (J. Wasmer, Website Coordinator)

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How was the website name chosen? 

For a website address easy to remember and representing the area where we live, hendersonroad.com seemed like the right choice.

hendersonroad.com logo designed by P. Wasmer

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What is the difference between the website and Neighborhood Watch Program? 

The website’s purpose is to give homeowners and neighbors in our community a central location for communicating urgent news, raising awareness of important issues and events, and helping neighbors with similar interests contact each other.

 

To receive recognition by the DeKalb Police Department as having an active Neighborhood Watch Program, at least 75% of the number of homes in the community (homeowners/streets interested) must sign up to participate in the program. 

 

One of the purposes of the website is to alert the community of suspicious activity.  Whether the Neighborhood Watch Program is officially active or inactive for all streets, we should still watch out for each other.

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How is urgent news, such as a Neighborhood Watch alert, communicated to homeowners without  computer and Internet access? 

Whether the Neighborhood Watch Program is officially active or inactive for all streets, we should still watch out for each other.  Neighbors without computer or Internet access may want to ask a neighbor to give them a courtesy phone call when new notifications are posted.

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Can anyone view the website and submit information?  How are email addresses used? 
The website is available for viewing on the world wide web / Internet.

Where appropriate, guidelines are provided to ensure timely updates of information to the website.

There are a couple of instances where homeowners may volunteer their email address.  Examples:  If the Neighborhood Watch isn’t officially active, homeowners may want to receive alert notifications submitted through the website mailbox.  Homeowners give their email address on the Discussion Forum, Contractor Referral, or in a news article.

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Is there a cost associated with the website?

In researching web hosting companies, we considered using the free service offers that are paid for through website visitors seeing pop up type ads.  Not wanting to deter people from visiting the site, we chose a service with a reasonable monthly fee and that fit our requirements.  Initially funding the website ourselves, we hope in time that if the website serves its purpose and usefulness that donations or sponsors will help defray the web hosting costs to break even.  Some homeowners without computer or Internet access may be interested in a monthly or quarterly printed newsletter.  For example, professionals and companies generating business as a result of the Contractor Referral List may be interested in helping with the web hosting costs and any future newsletter printing costs.  (J. Wasmer, Website Coordinator)

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What is the best resolution for viewing the website? 

This site design is optimized for display at 800 x 600 pixels using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or higher.

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How do I send questions regarding the website? 
Click here to send any questions regarding the website.
 
 

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