Problem: Article: The top line should be the greeting you've chosen, followed by the person's name. Use a title for the person when possible, such as Mr., Mrs., or Dr., followed by their first and last name. Generally, you'll use a comma after the greeting. In formal letters, you can use a colon, but that is usually too formal for an email, even a formal one. A comma will suffice in most instances, though you might use a colon if you are writing a cover letter in an email. The greeting goes on its own line at the top, so once you've written it, hit the return key to move to the next line. If you're using line breaks instead of indentions to make paragraphs, you'll need to leave a blank line between the greeting and the first paragraph. If you are writing someone for the first time, you should provide an introduction, even if you know the person in real life. Giving the person a clue to who you are encourages them to keep reading. For example, you could write, "My name is Jessica Hills, and I am the marketing director for XYZ Company." You could also include how you know the person: "My name is Robert Smith, and I'm in your marketing class (Marketing 101 that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon)." If you already know the person and have written them before, you can use the first sentence as a greeting. For instance, you could say, "Thank you for getting back to me so quickly," or "I hope you are doing well." Most formal emails need to get to the point quickly. That means that your first or second sentence should introduce the reason why you're writing to the recipient. Remember to be as concise as possible when describing your purpose. For example, you could write, "I'm writing to ask for your assistance with a marketing problem," or "I'm writing you because I'm having trouble in class, and I was hoping you'd have suggestions for extra material I could read to help."
Summary: Place the greeting on the first line. Use a comma. Move to the next line. Introduce yourself in the opening sentence, if necessary. Get to the point.

Problem: Article: Compost the flowers or use them for baking something violet-ish immediately. Add the lemon juice and the sugar. Then turn down the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Use it in cooking for flavoring cakes, pancakes, scones, frosting (icing), drinks and other food.
Summary: Place the petals of violet flowers into the canning jar. Cover the violets with the cup of boiling water. Cover the jar and leave the mixture to steep for 24 hours. Strain the liquid and remove the violet flowers. Pour the strained liquid into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour the syrup into a suitable storage jar and refrigerate.

Problem: Article: Ask local authorities about evacuation routes and if your community has disaster/emergency plans. Ask for a hard copy of the plan and also inquire how often the plan is updated, what hazards it covers, and any other details you may think of. Discuss with your employer and school and/or daycare center the policies regarding disasters and emergencies, such as how warning information will be provided and disaster procedures followed. Know the following about your children's school emergency plans: how the school will communicate during a crisis; if the school has adequate food, water, and other basic supplies; if the school is prepared to shelter-in-place if need be and where they plan to go if they must get away. Draw a floor plan of your home. Use a blank sheet of paper for each floor. Mark two escape routes from each room. Make sure children understand the drawings. Post a copy of the drawings at eye level in each child's room. Establish a place to meet in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. Complete a contact card for each family member and have family members keep these cards handy in a wallet, purse, backpack, etc. You may want to send one to school with each child to keep on file. Pick a friend or relative who lives out-of-state for household members to notify they are safe. Review existing policies for the amount and extent of coverage to ensure that what you have in place is what is required for you and your family for all possible hazards. Consider purchasing insurance specifically for certain disasters such as flooding, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Make a record of your personal property, for insurance purposes. Take photos or a video of the interior and exterior of your home. Include personal belongings in your inventory. The hearing impaired will need special arrangements to receive warnings; the mobility impaired may require special assistance to reach shelter; and people with certain dietary needs must have appropriate food supplies. Create a network of neighbors, relatives, friends, and coworkers to aid you in an emergency. Discuss your needs and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment. If you live in an apartment building, ask the management to mark accessible exits clearly and to make arrangements to help you leave the building. Keep specialized items ready, including extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, medication, food for service animals, and any other items you might need. Be sure to make provisions for medications that require refrigeration and keep a list of the type and model numbers of the medical devices anyone requires. With the exception of service animals, pets are not typically permitted in emergency shelters as they may affect the health and safety of other occupants. Find out which local hotels and motels allow pets and where pet boarding facilities are located. Be sure to research some outside your local area in case local facilities close. For more advice and information, call your local emergency management office, animal shelter, or animal control office. . To begin this process, gather all family members and review the information you gained about local emergency plans and warning systems. Your family plan should address how the previous steps will be addressed in case of a disaster.
Summary:
Know how your community is prepared to respond to emergencies. Find out what plans are in place for your workplace and your children's school or daycare center. Establish escape routes. Plan how each family member will contact one another if they are not together when disaster strikes. Obtain property, health, and life insurance if you do not have them and feel they are necessary. Be aware of the types of special assistance family members may need. Plan for pet disaster needs by identifying shelter; gathering pet supplies; ensuring your pet has proper ID and up-to-date veterinarian records; and providing a pet carrier and leash. Create a family disaster plan