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NEW DWP WATERING RULES TAKE EFFECT IN LOS ANGELES
The Los Angeles City Council has passed a revised Water Conservation Ordinance which changes the rules
for watering. Odd Street Numbers may run sprinklers Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while Even
Street Numbers may water Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The sprinklers must be timed to run before
9:00am or after 4:00pm ...
Details
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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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GOOD TIME FOR POOL OWNERS TO REVIEW "ABCs of Pool Safety"
Many of our residents have swimming pools, and with school over for the year, now would be a
great time to review your safety knowledge and readiness ... check out the
ABCs of Pool Safety. Swimming lessons
and CPR classes are available all around the area - contact
Bob for help in finding
sessions that are convenient for you. Let's make it a Safe Summer in the Canyon ...!
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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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Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety
and well-being. The best way to ensure the safety of your family is to be prepared with a disaster plan.
If you are a pet owner, that plan includes your pets. Being prepared can help save lives ...
Check out the American Red Cross flier ...
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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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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 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., seven days a week; or the Emergency Hotline: (310) 458-WILD.
Details ...
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NINE MEMBERS GRADUATE HAM RADIO COURSE
Nine of our Association Members (including 4 from the Emergency Preparedness Team) received
their FCC certification as Ham Radio Operators ... Amateur Radio may be the only communication
we have with "the outside world" following a major disaster here in Nichols Canyon. Our neighborhood
is now a bit more prepared ... thanks ...!
Are you interested in getting your Ham license ...? Contact
Bob to sign up for the next 1-day class
here in our neighborhood ...
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LAPD LAUNCHES ANTI-TERRORIST iWATCH PROGRAM
iWATCH is a community awareness program created to help our neighborhood stay safe from terrorist activities --
it's a partnership between the LAPD and the residents of Los Angeles. We can and must work together to prevent terrorist attacks.
To learn about the iWATCH program and about the behaviors and activities that you should report, visit the
iWatch web site -
they also have a brochure
available with more information. Remember that iWATCH is about behaviors and activities, not individuals ...
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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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RECIPES FROM 'FEED OUR COPS' NOW AVAILABLE
Several of our Members have been very active in the 4th Annual Summer Sunset Cruiser
Taskforce Feed Our Cops program, bringing food to the men
and women at Hollywood Station before they go out on patrol.
In response to many requests, Lee Lindenlaub has gathered together many of
the recipes - Volume I of the UNCNA Feed Our Cops Cookbook is now
online!
Plus - photos of the evenings are in our
Canyon Photo Album ...
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