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Weekly E-Newsletter and
Crime Log
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Tuesday 03/02/10
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HBNW CRIME LOG
 With
the assistance of Motorcycle Ofc. JR Smith, Dect. Mick Gaglia or Lt. Tom Thompson, we select crimes that our residents can learn
from in order to
TARGET HARDEN
their home, car or neighborhood. This is a tool that is used to inform you about how the crime occurred, time of day and if
there are any suggestions for the resident to learn from the crimes selected to further secure their home or car.
For those of you that are interested in seeing the
monthly crime statistics for all crimes in HB, please click the link below.
Hermosa Beach Police department
Monthly Report
This is a SAMPLE
COPY of what a SOLICITOR PERMIT looks like for your reference.
AREA CRIME LOG
AREA
1 - BLUE (SOUTHWEST area bordered by Pier Ave, PCH & Herondo St.)
AREA 2 - GREEN (NORTHWEST area bordered Pier Ave, PCH
and Manhattan border)
AREA 3 - RED (Every
HB address on PCH and EAST to Harper/Reynolds)
Abbreviations Used by Officers:
RP
Reporting Party
UTL Unable to Locate
GOA Gone on Arrival
FI Field Identification
Card is information taken "in the field" on a person; such as name, address, distinguishing marks, clothing if needed for future
contact.
NRD
No Report Desired
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Monday 2-22-10
Area 3
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459 PC
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904 Aviation (ET Surf)
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Burglary
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Suspect steals a pair of shoes and runs to backyard of residence at
1000 Block of Owosso. Employee follows suspect then calls PD.
Check for suspect in backyard was negative. Open door to
residence found open and no answer. Interior was negative for
anyone. Suspect still outstanding.
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Tuesday 2-23-10
Area 1
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484 PC
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Pier and Strand
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Theft
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There was a Pink Urban cruiser with a wht basket taken from the
area. This occurred between 3am to 9am. The bike lock was cut.
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Area 2
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484 PC
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2200 block of Hermosa Ave
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Theft
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There was a UPS package taken on 2-18-10, occurred between 0930 and
1015. Overstock is replacing the item and RP is NRD, just wanted us
to be aware.
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Area 3
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487 PC
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800 block of 20th
St
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Theft
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There were tools stolen from the bed of a truck. No one was seen or
heard, no suspect information.
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Area 2
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594 PC
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1200 block of Hermosa Ave
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Vandalism
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The RP called to report dents and scratches to the hood of her
vehicle. No one was seen or heard, no suspect information.
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Area 1
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459 PC
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1100 block of Monterey
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Residential Burglary
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The rear slider screen was found cut. There were various electronics
and cameras taken. The victim was gone since 0200 hrs the day prior.
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Area 2
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211 PC
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703 Pier Ave
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Commercial Burglary
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The initial call was of a suspicious subject chasing a vehicle in
the parking lot. After contacting CVS pharmacy we were advised that
a theft had occurred. The crime was escalated to a Robbery when the
suspect hit (no injuries) the employee with vehicle as he was
attempting to get away. The license plate was observed and the
registered owner was ultimately located. Stolen items were still in
vehicle and the suspect was arrested for robbery.
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Friday 2-26-10
Area 2
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Solicitor
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1600 block of Ardmore
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Solicitor
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There was a subject observed soliciting in the condo building.
The subject was ultimately cited for a municipal code violation.
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Saturday 2-27-10
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Area 1
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459 PC
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446 Monterey
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Vehicle Burglary
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There was a vehicle parked in the secured parking at the location.
The victim believes that the vehicle was locked. There were no signs
of forced entry located on the vehicle. There was a laptop taken
from inside of the vehicle.
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Area 1
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459 PC
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446 Monterey
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Vehicle Burglary
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There was another call at the same location regarding another
vehicle burglary. A window was smashed to gain entry to vehicle. A
purse, camera and IPOD were taken. The credit cards were used
locally right after the report of the crime.
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Sunday 2-28-10
Area 2
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Solicitor
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500 block of 24th
St
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Solicitor
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There was a report of a solicitor in the area. The subject was
located and contacted regarding the City requirements. The subject
had a permit for charity and checked out okay.
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MBNW CRIME LOG
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An important step in preventing
home burglary and other crimes is to make sure that your residence is as secure as possible.
Area 3
02/17/10 - 02/18/10
3:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 700 block of 15th
Street
(Grand Theft) Unknown
suspect(s) entered an open or unlocked office at American Martyrs School and forced open a locked drawer that contained money.
Area 4
02/21/10 - 02/22/10
8 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.
900 block of Duncan Avenue
(Theft from Vehicle) The victim
parked his vehicle in the driveway and locked it with the remote; however it's possible the rear doors didn't lock. The next morning
the rear passenger side door was ajar and the back doors completely open. A few items of clothing were found on the driveway and
other items were missing including a bag containing shoes and an iPod, and a VCR player. No suspects were seen or heard and there
were no signs of forced entry.
Area 5
02/22/10
1:00 p.m. 200 block of 24th Place
(Theft from Porch) The victim
was walking to her front door when she saw a male suspect take a UPS package off her front porch. The suspect ran toward a vehicle
which was parked near the residence and threw the package in the vehicle. He got in the driver's side and drove south on Highland,
out of sight. The suspect is described as a male black adult in late twenties to early thirties with a shaved head, approximately
6'1", 180 pounds with a medium build. He was wearing blue jeans and a striped shirt. The vehicle is described as an older model
blue/green Chevrolet SUV.
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER
Over the weekend we have been reminded once
again about the importance of individual preparation in the event of a major earthquake. The earthquake in Chile should be
followed closely by Californians. Unlike Haiti, Chile's infrastructure is similar to our own in terms of construction
regulations and techniques. If we ever experience a similar magnitude earthquake, the results to our community will be
similar.
Part of individual preparation is to maintain
an inventory of emergency supplies. A short list of such supplies includes:
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Fire extinguisher.
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Adequate supplies of medications that you or family members are taking.
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Crescent and pipe wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies.
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First-aid kit and handbook.
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Flashlights with extra bulbs and batteries.
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Portable radio with extra batteries.
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Water for each family member for at least two weeks (allow at least one gallon per person per
day) and purification tablets or chlorine bleach to purify drinking water from other sources.
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Canned and package foods, enough for several days and MECHANICAL can opener.
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Extra food for pets, if applicable.
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Camp stove or barbecue to cook on outdoors (store fuel out of the reach of children).
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Waterproof, heavy-duty plastic bags for waste disposal.
Preparation also includes ensuring that each
member of your family knows what to do no matter where they are when an earthquake occurs. This includes:
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Establish a meeting place where you can all reunite afterward.
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Find out about earthquake plans developed by your children's school or day care
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Remember that transportation may be disrupted, so keep some emergency supplies (food, liquids,
and comfortable shoes, for example) at work.
You can also prepare ahead of time by educating
yourself:
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Know where your gas, electric and water main shutoffs are and how to turn them off if there is a
leak or electrical short. Make sure older members of the family can shut off utilities.
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Locate your nearest fire and police stations and emergency medical facilities.
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Talk to your neighbors to determine how they could help you and vice versa.
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Take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training Course.
Follow the events in Chile closely and look for
"lessons learned". We are constantly applying new lessons to disaster preparedness and response. Apply any helpful
information from the Chilean experience that may improve your preparedness.
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IN THE NEWS...
Lots of news this week
TALCA, Chile - A deafening
roar rose from the convulsing earth as buildings groaned and clattered. The sound of screams was confused with the crash of plates
and windows.
Then the earth stilled,
silence returned and a smell of damp dust filled the air as stunned survivors ran from their homes.
CONCEPCION, Chile - Rescuers
found signs of life in a quake-toppled building on Monday as the world offered aid to victims of a catastrophe that killed more than
700 people. Troops and police cracking down on looters arrested dozens of people for violating a curfew.
TALCA, Chile - One of the
largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing
halfway around the world. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said at least 214
people were dead.
HONOLULU - With a rapt world
watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced across a quarter of the globe on Saturday and set off fears of a
repeat of the carnage that caught the world off guard in Asia in 2004.
Although the threat of
tsunami waves hitting South Bay beaches never materialized Saturday, local authorities worked to make sure that beach-side residents
were safe from harm.
RESPONSE: The global
community is trying to learn from what went right and what went wrong.
Tons of rice and beans tell how the world is helping Haiti. Missing tents, tarps and toilets show how it is falling short.
PARIS - French air traffic
controllers began a five-day strike on Tuesday, causing thousands of travelers to be stranded across the country the day after a
walkout by Lufthansa pilots had forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights in neighboring Germany.
Moved by teary testimony from
workers fearing job losses, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday asked staff to look into cutting the value of all city
contracts by 10 percent and consider whether municipal employees could do some of that work.
One of the nation's top
financial credit services Wednesday issued a negative outlook for Los Angeles, which is struggling with a $212-million budget gap.
The move could lead to a lower credit rating for the city and ultimately increase Los Angeles' cost of borrowing money.
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In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti,
Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors that giving through text can
be a safe and easy way to give-but you should still use caution.
Everyone plays a role in
creating and maintaining a safe environment.
Report Crime - Don't
assume that your neighbors have already reported the crime or that the police already know. Report criminal or suspicious activity
each and every time it occurs.
DIRECT HB
Dispatch Number
310-524-2750
Reasons for calling the non-emergency
number include, but are not limited to the following:
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You want to report a nuisance,
such as a noise or parking complaint.
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To report a non-emergency crime,
one that did not just occur, and the
suspect(s) are not in the immediate area.
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You have questions about something
suspicious occurring in your
neighborhood, and you are not sure it is criminal activity.
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Solicitor just came to your door
or are in the neighborhood.
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Trash diggers.
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Unusual foot traffic.
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People you don't recognize walking
your block with no seemingly specific direction or purpose.
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Parked, occupied vehicles at
unusual hours.
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Abandoned vehicles.
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Business transactions conducted
from vehicles.
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Unfamiliar people peering into
parked vehicles.
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Person removing vehicle
accessories.
Be alert and observant wherever you are and learn to
recognize signs of criminal behavior. Report all crime to the HBPD even if it is only an attempt. Crime cannot be controlled or
prevented if it is not reported. By reporting crimes and suspicious activities you can protect yourself and others.
If you are in another city in the
South Bay, these are their direct dial phone numbers to their PD/FD dispatch.
El Segundo Dispatch 310-524-2760
Manhattan Beach Dispatch 310-545-4566
Palos Verdes Dispatch 310-378-5211
Redondo Beach Dispatch 310- 379-5411
Torrance Dispatch 310-320-2611
If you are in a city that you do not know or are on the freeways, call 9-1-1 and your call will be routed to the appropriate call
center.
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Make a donation to help
victims of humanitarian crises and disasters like the earthquake in Chile:
http://american.redcross.org/helpnow
El Segundo
CERT TRAINING
(Welcomes Hermosa
Beach Residents)
The El Segundo Fire Department
is holding class 2 of its CERT program starting on Saturday March 6, 2010.
There are still openings in this
class. If you know of anyone interested in attending a CERT course, please have
them contact me.
Thank you.
Jeffrey
R. Robinson
Emergency Management Coordinator
City of El Segundo Fire
Department
314 Main
Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Office: (310) 524-2252
Cell: (310)
505-0888
Fax: (310)
414-0929
http://www.twitter.com/ESFD_ESC
Amateur Call Sign:KB3KKX
The Great California ShakeOut!
Dear Concerned Citizen ,
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The
2010 Great California ShakeOut on October 21 is eight months away, and already more than 1.8 million Californians are
registered to participate. Last year there were not this many until June!
If you have not yet registered, please
login to quickly update your
- information and confirm your participation for 2010.
The ShakeOut website is
now completely updated for 2010, including
resources such as drill manuals, posters, flyers, web banners, and more. These materials are
provided to help you plan your drill, to inform your organization's employees or your community, and to encourage others to
register.
Prepare, Protect, and
Recover!
News from Haiti
continues to remind us of how important it is to be prepared-as individuals, organizations, communities, and beyond. The ShakeOut is
an opportunity for us to prepare together, hopefully before a major earthquake happens again here in California. To help we will be
sending you preparedness tips each month, following the
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety.
Step
1: Secure Your Stuff.
Reducing and/or eliminating hazards throughout your home, workplace or school can greatly reduce your risk of injury or death in the
next  earthquake.
Conduct a "hazard hunt" to identify what needs to be secured in place, such as televisions, computers, bookcases,
furniture, unstrapped water heaters, etc. Get started by following our
how-to instructions.
NOTE:
Firefighters, preparedness officials, and other experts agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the best way to protect yourself
during earthquakes. Another method being promoted via e-mail and online is very dangerous. Read our
special report to learn why.
Thank you for your
participation and commitment to earthquake safety!
When Disaster Strikes,
it's too late to prepare.
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RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Help distribute information
packets that will help residents of Hermosa Beach to
Be Prepared.
We are asking Block Captains and others that are interested
to help in this first of its kind event which is being organized by the HB Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission.
There are two opportunities to help.
1. Block Captains can be involved by handing out packets
March 15 - March 25.
2. Other volunteers can participate on March 20 10 am - 3
pm.
Let me know what you would like to do and I will forward
your request to the appropriate organizer.
To read the letter from City Manager, Stephen Burrell, with
information on the Awareness Campaign, please go to the following link:
http://saferhermosabeach.com/archive/volunteers_in_action/letterfromhermosabeach.htm
THANK YOU!
We have
received over 30 requests to participate in this event thus far. Thank You so much for your participation! More
participants are appreciated.
One of
our Block Captains, Dorothy Forba, of 30th St. will be assisting the NW Block Captains with this event and will be contacting those
who let me know they are interested with further information and directions.
THERE IS POWER IN
NEIGHBORS
HB Neighborhood Watch ~ a crime awareness and disaster preparedness neighborhood program.
To view all ACTIVE blocks in HBNW
Please request an INTRODUCTION Block
Meeting, so your block will be considered as an active block in HBNW. You may have volunteered to be your block's captain and
receive the HBNW E-Mails. However, we do not know if you are connected to your residents until you have had this meeting.
Please e-mail us if you have not had it.
Upcoming
Introduction Block Meetings
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MAP
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
READY THE RESIDENT CLASS
There is one
spot open for a training on Tues. March 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Email me if you are interested.
Tracy@saferhermosabeach.com
"Map
Your Neighborhood" (MYN) is a program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters. It is a program that HBNW has
adopted and highly encourages Block Captains to attend a class and implement the program on their street.
MYN will help you to:
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Learn the "9 Steps to Take
Immediately Following a Disaster" to secure your home and to protect your neighborhood. It is hard to think clearly
following disaster and these steps will help you to quickly and safely take actions that can minimize damage and
protect lives.
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Identify the Skills and Equipment
each neighbor has that would be useful in an effective disaster response. Knowing which neighbors have supplies and
skills helps your disaster response be timely, and allows everyone to contribute to the response in a meaningful
way.
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Create a Neighborhood Map
identifying the locations of natural gas for quick response if needed.
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Create a Contact List that helps
identify those with specific needs such as elderly, disabled, or children who may be home alone during certain hours
of the day.
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Work together as a team to
evaluate your neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
Work together as a team to evaluate your
neighborhood during the first hour following a disaster and take the necessary actions.
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JOIN THE
AMATEUR(HAM) RADIO TEAM!
We know how we will
communicate when phones, cell phones and Internet go down. Do you?
email
Ken Hartley @ HBARA
T-038 / K6KAH
Hermosa Beach Amateur Radio Association
Voice : 310-376-4776
Visit the
HBARA website!
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ACCURATE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit
Description:
The Home-Savor Emergency Utility Shut Off Kit is
a means by which a homeowner, tenant, or neighbor can easily locate their gas, water, and electrical mains and shut them off in case
of a natural disaster or accidental emergency.
Visit
AES online
today!
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FOCUS ON SENIORS
FANNY PACK EMERGENCY KIT
Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch and the newly
established Hermosa Beach Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission applied for and received a Micro Enrichment Grant from the
Beach Cities Health District. The grant will be used to purchase and distribute 138 Disaster Supply Fanny Packs to disabled and/or
homebound seniors residing in Hermosa Beach.
To receive a kit, please contact tracy@saferhermosabeach.com or
call 310-374-1828.
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DON'T MISS A MEETING
SEE ONLINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ONLY TIME FOR A QUICK MINUTE?
SEE MAYOR DIVIRGILIO'S
'MEETINGS IN A MINUTE' ON
YouTube.
City Council & All Commission meeting
media clips are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list. Click Video to view the meeting with documents, or
Agenda / Minutes to see just the documents. You can also search the archives by typing keywords into the Search box.
Hermosa Beach City Council and All
Commission AGENDA'S, MINUTES AND VIDEO
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