 |
MAY 17th DISASTER AWARENESS COURSE - LAFD
This 3 hour course could make all the difference to you and your family in a disaster - it will
provide an overview of basic Disaster Preparedness. We already have a large contingent signed up -
if you'd like to attend please send an e-mail to our Emergency Preparedness Taskforce Co-Chairs
Jim & Pat Mitchell.
Better to be prepared than scared!
[ Details ]
|
SCAM ALERT: DWP IMPERSONATORS
Los Angeles DWP and the LAPD are warning residents of imposters posing as DWP employees
making unexpected or emergency service calls. Once these imposters gain entrance to the
house, they split up - one talks with the owner, the other ransacks the home. More info in
this DWP Alert Notice.
|
FIRE PREVENTION
Rainfall this winter has been very low, and officials are concerned that the 2008 fire
season could be a bad one. Mountain Recreation and Conservation works with local
fire departments, government agencies, and the public to prevent wildfires, and — if necessary — to
defend against them. Check out their
web site ...
|
BRUSH CLEARANCE INSPECTIONS BEGAN MAY 1st
Winter rains have brought dense vegetation growth in the hills. Please don't wait for the Fire Department
to visit. There is a $250 NON-COMPLIANCE FINE and, more importantly it places the whole hillside community
at risk. Please notify our
Neighborhood Emergency Taskforce
if there are brush hazards on unowned or unoccupied properties. If you didn't get the important Fire Department's
brochure about brush clearance in the mail this week, go to
LAFD Web Site for critical information.
|
GOT GRAFFITI ...? GRAB YOUR CAMERA AND LET US KNOW!
It's working ...!!! We collected 17 locations of graffiti, took photos and
reported them to the LAPD and the City - and they have been already been removed! Please continue to
help with this ... send an e-mail with the address to
graffiti@nicholscanyon.org - attach a photo if possible - we'll coordinate with the City to get it cleaned up ...
we can make a difference!
|
NEW CALIFORNIA CELL PHONE LAW EFFECTIVE JULY 1st
Check out this CHP FAQ on the new law -
and be careful, the fines are heavy!
|
APRIL NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED ...
NICHOLS CANYON NEWS - The April Edition of our Monthly
Newsletter is now available - full of news, notes and information for all our Members.
|
CALLING ALL PET LOVERS!
Send us a photo of your furry, scaley, feathered friend with their name. Your family pets are our
neighbors too and are a part of our planning for a safe community. E-mail to
pets@nicholscanyon.org ...
|
