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NICHOLS CANYON RESIDENTS PROVIDE FIRST AID AT 2012 ROSE PARADE
Bianca Pino and Bob Bowker were on the Red Cross teams
that provided first aid at the 2012 Rose Parade. This is the
third year both have volunteered ... the Red Cross sets up 13 Stations along the 5.5 mile route to provide first aid
to Parade participants and the general public. Bob was Station Leader this year ...
Working under the medical direction of the Padasena Fire Department,
the volunteers perform triage as trained First Responders for the Paramedics ... they "treat and release" three-quarters
of the 911 calls and "walk-ins" during the Parade, which maximizes the availability of Ambulances along the route.
Anyone who would like more information on the training or other volunteer opportrunities, please
contact Bianca and Bob ...
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NICHOLS CANYON GAY, LESBIAN, BI, AND TRANSGENDER OUTREACH
The Upper Nichols Canyon Neighborhood Association helped organize the first ever outreach party for the LGBT neighbors
in the canyon. It was a very successful event with over 50 people attending. The goal of the party was to help facilitate
communications and plan future events and activities that might bring our LGBT neighbors together. Already there
is talk about a canyon progressive party in the Spring. There are also plans to create an e-mail distribution list for
members to communicate with everyone. Stay tuned - more to follow.
If you have any questions or would like to be on the Nichols Canyon LGBT mailing list, please e-mail
LGBT@nicholscanyon.org. Those who responded to the party
E-vite are already on the list, so there is no need sign up again.
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LAFD ENDORSES "READY! SET! GO!" WHEN WILDFIRES THREATEN HOMES
The LAFD has published a booklet outlining the recommended "READY! SET! GO!" in response to the threat of
wildfires. The old advice to "Stay and Protect" has proven to be fatally wrong - its implementation in the
Australian fires last year cost many lives. Take a look at this booklet and use it to prepare your family and
your home for fire ... the lives you save may be your own. Read
READY! SET! GO! ...
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THIRTEEN NEIGHBORS GRADUATE FROM CPR/AED CLASSES
Our Emergency Preparedness Committee scheduled two full CPR and AED classes right here in the Canyon - and we now have
13 more neighbors who have this life-saving skill. The American Heart Association and the Red Cross have recently adopted
the "compressions first" method that reduces the emphasis on rescue breathing ... and our Canyon is now a little bit safer
thanks to the efforts of the new Graduates ...!
Photos ...
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CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE HANDLES INJURED OR ORPHANED ANIMALS
If you find an injured or orphaned animal, please call California Wildlife Center's hospital
at (818) 591-9453 from 8am - 6pm, seven days a week; or the Emergency Hotline: (310) 458-WILD.
Details ...
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RESCUE EXPERTS AGREE - "DROP COVER AND HOLD ON" SAVES LIVES
Official rescue teams from the U.S. and other countries who have searched for trapped
people in collapsed structures around the world, as well as emergency managers, researchers,
and school safety advocates, all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate
action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes.
Methods like standing in a doorway,
running outside, and "triangle of life" method are considered dangerous and are not recommended.
Details ...
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LA TIMES ONLINE MAP OF RECENT CRIMES IN ALL OF LOS ANGELES
The Los Angeles Times web site has an interactive map of crimes committed by day and date.
Here's the link to
Hollywood Hills West. Drag the Timeline under the map to see past reports ...
Our Association maintains close contact with the LAPD, and we list all reports
of crime on our Crime Alerts page.
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DISPOSE OF PAINT, SOLVENTS, BATTERIESS, OLD COMPUTERS PROPERLY
Many residents have asked where they should dispose of paint, solvents, batteries, old computers,
crying children, anything that's toxic to the environment. Don't throw these items
in your blue, black or green garbage cans - it's ilegal, and the City will track down offenders.
The solution - City Collection Centers. It would be nice if there was a more convenient drop off,
but here is the closest one to us, over near UCLA.
And just a reminder - the storm overflows on our streets drain directly into the Pacific which allows
you to swim in anything you throw down there ...
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CAUTIONARY MESSAGE FROM LAPD OFFICER RALPH SANCHEZ
"We have a Burglary problem in Laurel Canyon around Lookout, Appian Way and Stanley Hills.
They are hitting in the afternoon hours and taking cameras, computers, laptops and anything
they can carry out. Description on location is a male black, no further description, and a
male unknown driving a newer model white SUV plates unknown. Please let me know
about any suspicious vehicles parked on the wrong side, people in car, etc. They are due
to hit soon....."
Officer Sanchez' email is 30735@lapd.lacity.org and
his cell is 213 793-0704 ... if you see a crime is in progress call 911.
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COUNTY STARTS REVERSE 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Los Angeles County has implemented an emergency mass notification system
that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded
phone messages, text messages or e-mail messages in case of emergency.
Because the "Alert LA County" system uses the 911 database, only land-line
numbers are automatically included in the system. If you have a cellular
or Voice over IP number and would like to be notified on that device, or
if you would like an e-mail notification, you must register those telephone
numbers and/or your e-mail address.
Register online
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