A public service announcement (PSA) or community service announcement (CSA) is a non-commercial
advertisement broadcast on radio or television, ostensibly for the
public good. PSAs are intended to modify public attitudes by raising awareness about specific issues.
The most common topics of PSAs are health and safety. A typical PSA is part of a public awareness
campaign to inform or educate the public about an issue such as smoking or
compulsive gambling.
Often, a
charitable organization releasing a PSA enlists the support of a celebrity; examples include
Michael J. Fox's PSAs in the U.S. supporting research into
Parkinson's Disease and
Crips street gang leader
Stanley "Tookie" Williams speaking from prison to urge youth not to join gangs.
Some religious groups produce PSAs on non-religious themes such as
family values. Examples include the long-running "Homefront" campaign from
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Seventh-day Adventist Church, and more recently the
United Methodist Church.
The military produces PSAs to recruit enlistees, in addition to paid advertising and sponsorship efforts.
In the U.S, the role of PSAs was affected by
deregulation of the broadcasting industry in the 1980s. Previously, a broadcast license was assigned to a television or radio station that was expected to serve as a "public trustee" by airing PSAs (in addition to meeting other requirements).
Untited States producers distribute traditional PSAs distributed to station directors.
Owners/residents of Gottschalk need to know fire procedures and how fire if fought on boats at the marina, where alarms are positioned, etc.
Water lines at Marina need to be repaired and insulated fully.
1. Water pipes have been broken for weeks at a time with water pouring out. The pipes don't appear to be insulated. I don't know how to contact base maintenance or how to report these type problems. Sometimes in cold weather all dock faucets are opened to prevent freezing, I think. This causes numerous slick icy spots on the docks—a hazzard.
2. I don't see a fire fighting unit on the dock area-just a pull alarm unit. I was told by a fire department alarm guy that we have alarms and a fire boat can respond. If a boat is on fire it could spread fast to other boats. Are there written procedures concerning fire or other emergencies at the marina??
3. Ordering parts through Paxton only arrive on Thursdays. Is it possible to request next day delivery from Paxton?
4. Electricity seems problematic at times of high use. My breaker pops under heavy use. To whom or where can I report it?
5। There is a non-working pump out unit but apparently belongs to the Yacht Club?? Could it be transferred to someone or to the Marina so it can be maintained for use? I was told pump out could be dumped in the sewage outlet behind the washer/dryer building—is that correct?
6. The artificial turf material on the main dock area is torned and a tripping hazzard. Can it be removed or repaired?
7. Is there a procedures book for the marina? I could include who is responsible for what and what are the contacts numbers/emails? Or,maybe an information bulletin board for residents of the marina would work better??