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Transcript of Even M.O.R.E. News Issue 4
The LLP is a new program that en-
compasses instructional and suppor-
tive activities that teach skills for
residence living: how to do laundry,
cleaning, cooking , recycling , com-
posting, etc. related to our facilities
and operations. We organize semi-
nars, post videos, administer our
facebook, youtube channel and twit-
ter accounts and administer the
quality control program.
Spring break is almost upon us, this
issue will focus on tips on how
best to travel safely and not
risk getting bed bugs.
.
M A R C H 2 0 1 3
Even M.O.R.E. News
I S S U E 4
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Life Lessons…...making your building a better home and community
Bed bugs, all you wanted to know !
2
SUBLET Tips and How To’s.
2
Tips for travelling safely without bed
bugs !
3
Moving Out: What to do.
4
Keys Return 4
Subletting in Resi-
dences
4
Inside this issue:
Life Lessons Program (LLP): making an Impact
Prior to travelling during the Spring Break, make sure to close all
windows, lock all doors, and close all lights, appliances, etc. It’s for
your safety, and taking better care of your home !
M.O.R.E. “Wing” Tip of the day:
P A G E 2
Don’t let the bed bugs bite! Bed bugs are visible brownish insects. Measuring 4mm long, they are nocturnal and can be seen usu-ally, along the seams of mattresses. Their only food is blood, so if you see them or have some bites, don’t panic, they are not life threatening. They are a nui-sance but they don’t spread disease. However, like mosquito bites, the bites of bed bugs can cause red-ness, swelling and itchy bumps. Sometimes these bites occur in groups of 3 in a line. Another important fact to consider: cleanliness is not associated
with bedbugs; no one will judge you. 5 Stars hotels as well as hostels have re-ported cases of infestation.
How They Spread Bedbugs are usually brought into your home in suitcases and handbags. They also spread on clothing, however they don’t fly and they don’t jump. Soon, many of you will be traveling over the holidays and the read-ing week periods. You need to keep in mind the risk of picking up bed bugs in your travels.
What to do? Avoid moving into a friend’s room!
Try to catch one in a sealed container or plastic bag as see-ing a specimen will help us identify them.
Leave your bed as is, do not remove the sheets.
Report your suspicion to our staff: floor fellows, front desks info clerk, building directors or porters, etc. They will contact the building supervisor/manager and an inspection of your room will be performed. Make yourself available, we will explain our protocol and the procedures to follow.
McGill
Residences
LIFE
LESSONS
PROGRAM
If you suspect bed
bugs, or have bites
you’re not sure
about, call us 514-
398-6050 and we’ll
come check your
room, bed, etc.
E V E N M . O . R . E . N E W S
Prevention is
the best tool to
make sure
those bed bugs
don’t come
visit your bed
or spread to
other
locations !
I S S U E 4
basis. Weekly removal is done
as a courtesy by our contractor
PEACE cleaning crew.
Let’s all work together and
help each other do this in tim
es of exams.
E V E N M . O . R . E . N E W S
P A G E 3
Even if you don’t have bed bugs … let’s talk prevention:
Don’t pick up used mattresses, second-hand upholstered furniture, backpacks or suitcases on the side of the road. They might have been thrown there because they are infested with bugs. Avoid bringing home items found outside or in the garbage as well.
Be careful with used clothing and furniture.
Clean and inspect them carefully before bringing them into your room/apartment.
Vacuum your place regularly.
Avoid clutter and clothes on the floor: much less places for them to crawl into and hide!
Know that a washing machine cycle, using the hottest water setting as well as a full cycle in the dryer will effectively get rid of them on your clothes and linen.
Tips and what to do when you travel: 1. When returning from travelling, during the winter months in
Montreal, leave luggage outside overnight @ -32oC for a mini-mum of 15 minutes .
2. If not an option, wash all your clothing upon returning in hot water (as 7 minutes in 46oC can kill the bugs/larvae ), hot dry-and store your bag / luggage in a plastic bag before storing.
3. Often bags can be placed in the dryer for a cycle on high heat prior to storing all wrapped in plastic.
Do NOT
bring inside
used mat-
tresses, or
discarded
furniture.
People threw
it out for a
reason and it
could be bed
bugs!
P A G E 4
F.A.Q.
ABOUT
MOVING
OUT
KEYS !
Return them to 3473 Univer-
sity by July 31, 2012. If not,
then you will be charged a daily
rate after July 31.
E V E N M . O . R . E . N E W S
McGill
Residences
LIFE
LESSONS
PROGRAM
MOVING OUT: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO ?
What about mail after moving out?
Do NOT depend on someone else to return them for you !
You are still responsible and will be charged if late.
Visit www.canadapost.ca to forward your mail to you new home address. This prevents your mail being acciden-tally deposited in your old mailbox after you have moved
out. We do not lend out mailbox keys after you move out.
Subletting is allowed in our Residences We let you sublet your room if you
move out early from M.O.R.E.
Housing. For more info, email us
and we’ll be glad to pass on the in-
formation to you on how to sublet
GOOD LUCK !
Tips for moving out/going away
for spring break : Remove all
garbage (on furniture, closets,
garbage bins, etc.) Lock all doors,
windows, etc. Turn down heating.
You may be charged if Residences has
to clean your room after you leave
Caption describing picture or
graphic.
LIFE LESSONS PROGRAM
CONTACT INFORMATION
Helen Dicso , Program Coord.
Tel. 514-398-3318
OFFICE HOURS 8:15 a.m.- 4:15 p.m.
3641 University, room 1
http://twitter.com/#!/McGillRezLLProg
http://www.youtube.com/McGRezLifeLessons
McGill Rez Operations' Life Lessons Program” facebook page
P A G E 5
E V E N M . O . R . E . N E W S
Life Lessons…
making your building a better home and community
Even M.O.R.E. News