LATEST WEEKLY WILDFIRE SITUATION REPORT FROM CAL FIRE
LAFD, CALFIRE WARN: IT WILL BE A BAD SUMMER FOR WILDFIRES ...
The lack of rain from January to March across the state is likely to go down as the driest winter ever in Northern Sierra
Nevada with only five and half inches of rain since January 1. Starting 2 weeks ago, CALFire began transitioning into fire
season in several SoCal counties.
Are you prepared for a wildfire in Nichols Canyon ...? Go to
CalFire for the latest reports - and to FEMA's
Wildfire Page for the material and information to get prepared ... stay safe this summer ...
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.
Watch the Video then read this important booklet
READY! SET! GO! ...
LA COUNTY RUNS 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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ISSUES EMERGENCY SURVIVAL GUIDE
Los Angeles County has issued a new Emergency Survival Guide prepared, in part, with FEMA grant
money. This Guide is an invaluable source of information - especially for families living in the hills.
Please download a
copy and read it - there's a lot of material that will help you and your family be better prepared for
any kind of emergency. Please contact Bob
Bowker for additional information, or assistance setting up your Family Plan ...
LOS ANGELES ISSUES CITATIONS FOR WATERING ON THE WRONG DAYS
A Los Angeles City Ordinance requires automatic sprinklers to be used only 3 days a week -
and which 3 days is determined by your street address number:
ODD NUMBERS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
EVEN NUMBERS: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
No automatic watering may be done on Sunday, regardless of your address. All watering must be
completed by 9:00am and cannot start before 4:00pm. Hand watering is allowed at any time.
DWP Teams do drive around the City to monitor compliance - and while First Offenses MAY
result in just a warning, ALL violators are subject to being fined.
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.
DWP WARNS OF IMPOSTORS SEEKING BILL PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE
The Los Angeles DWP cautions customers to beware of impostors posing as utility personnel making
service-related telephone calls. These impostors seek to obtain money from customers over the phone
by claiming the customer has an overdue bill. The impostors tell the customer to go to a nearby
pharmacy and call a specific telephone number back with the customer's financial information.
To report suspicious activity: call LADWP Security Services at
(213) 367-3373 or (213) 367-9111.
Additional Information
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 ...
Jun 25LAPD TERRORISM AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM - JUNE 25th 6:00pm Distinguished speakers include Nada Bakos former CIA analyst and current advisor on national security; Brian Michael Jenkins Senior adviser to Rand Corp on US future strategy; and Deputy Chief Michael Downing Counter Terrorism and Special Operations. RSVP to Sgt. Robert McDonald, 26145@lapd.lacity.org or at 213-972-2900. Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Avenue
Details
Just in the last 90 days, your neighbors have asked for referrals in these 2
categories:
Roof Repair
Septic Tank
Do you have a referral, or do you need a referral ...? Go to
Canyon 411 and check it out!
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.
GOT GRAFFITI ...? 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!
CANYON PETS GALLERY
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 your favorite photograph
of your family pet to us for the web site
pets@nicholscanyon.org ... and see how many Canyon Pet Residents you recognize in our
Photo Album!
INJURED/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 ...
PARKED DUMPSTERS TO BE TOWED
The LAPD has told us that dumpsters parked on our streets will be towed if -
there's no flag man, and
it obstructs the flow of traffic, or
it's parked on a corner obstructing vision
Please send a photo of any dumpsters that fit this description, along with the street address where it's located,
to our
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD PAINT
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.
