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Weekly E-Newsletter and Crime Log
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Tuesday 03/30/10
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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.
Facebook.com/HermosaBeachPolice
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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Wednesday 3-24-10
Area 2
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454 PC
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1300 The Strand
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Burglary
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The suspect jumped the balcony wall
and attempted to get in the sliding
glass door. No entry made. No loss.
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Thursday 3-25-10
Area 3
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487 PC
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600 Block PCH
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Grand Theft
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Twelve (12) catalytic converters
were stolen from the business over
the weekend. No forced entry and no
suspect information.
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Area 2
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487 PC
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2300 Block Hermosa
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Stolen Bicycle
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A Mongoose bicycle was taken from an
open garage. The Victim will attempt
to locate the serial number and give
it to detectives.
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Friday 3-26-10
Area 2
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211 PC
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1300 block Hermosa Ave
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Robbery
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A female was getting into her
vehicle. A male held the door for
her and then demanded her purse. A
second suspect was standing at the
rear of the vehicle. The suspect
ordered the vehicle to leave. The
victim drove away and then called
the police.
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Area 2
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484 PC
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715 Pier Ave
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Theft from Unlocked Vehicle
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The suspect removed an IPod and GPS
unit from an unlocked vehicle.
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Saturday 3-27-10
Area 2
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487 PC
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2600 Hermosa Ave
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Theft of Bicycle
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A bicycle had been chained to a
fence and the lock was cut. The
bicycle was taken between 6:30 and
10:30 PM.
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Area 2
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459 PC
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2500 Manhattan Av
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Window Smash Vehicle Burglary
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Two vehicles had the windows smashed
and GPS units taken. Do not leave
valuables in plain site in the
vehicle. These thefts occurred
between 9 PM and 8 AM.
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MBNW CRIME LOG
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Area 1
03/26/10 - 03/27/10
9 p.m. - 7 a.m.
1800 block of 12th Street
(Stolen Bicycles) The victim locked three bicycles in the carport. When she returned she found the
lock on the ground and all three bicycles were gone. Video surveillance showed three white male
juveniles wearing hooded sweatshirts entered the garage at 2:59 a.m. and rode out on the bicycles.
Area 2
03/21/10- 03/23/10
10:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. 200
block of Aviation Place
(Stolen Bicycles) Unknown suspect(s) rolled up a metal cage style garage door on a carport and stole
two bicycles that were hanging in the rear of the carport.
Area 2
03/24/10- 03/25/10
7:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m. 300
block of Aviation Place
(Vehicle Burglary) The victim parked and locked his vehicle in a guest parking spot in the
underground carport and left his wallet near the center console and a briefcase on the seat. He
returned to find the rear driver's side window smashed and his wallet and briefcase were gone. No
suspects were seen or heard
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER
Not available this week.
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IN THE NEWS...
"When the
numbers are small it doesn't take much to move them to make a difference," Hermosa Beach Police
Chief Greg Savelli said. ...
Although not
reflected in these statistics, vehicle break-ins continue to be an areawide problem. Burglars prey
on motorists who leave laptop computers, cellular telephones and other property in plain view on
their seats.
Police urge
people to lock their belongings away.
Police say
concerns are growing over an apparent heroin give-a-way program initiated by gang members hoping to
increase their clientele.
SACRAMENTO --
Federal prosecutors have started a criminal investigation into the investment activities of the
California Public Employees Retirement System, a newspaper reported Friday.
The Wall Street
Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, said Justice Department officials in Los
Angeles are examining potential influence-peddling within CalPERS, the nation's largest public
pension fund.
Los Angeles
Unified School District Superintendent Ramon Cortines and United Teachers Los Angeles president A.J.
Duffy announced a major agreement in labor negotiations Saturday morning.
Terms of the
deal include shortening the current school year by at least five days and pay cuts to teachers.
Villaraigosa's proposed hikes of up to 22% for firms, which in part would further his renewable
energy goals, stun the leaders, who had been delighted with his recent promise to focus on the
economy.
The
environmentally friendly positions envisioned by the mayor are "not more important than the jobs
that need to be preserved and supported now," said Glen Berryhill, vice president of property
management for Thomas Properties Group. ...
Chief Deputy Mayor Jay Carson and Villaraigosa's deputy chief of staff, Matt Szabo, attempted some
damage control on Monday, acknowledging to dozens of business leaders that they should have
consulted with them more about the plan. ...
An additional 1,600 positions would be for DWP "green doctors," who would tell residents whether
their homes could be more energy-efficient, she said. ...
"There are going to be more businesses that will not succeed."
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A law intended to reduce inmate overcrowding by allowing early releases at state prisons and county
jails is sowing confusion throughout California a month after it took effect....
Other counties -- including Los Angeles, the state's most populous -- decided the law should not be
applied retroactively, thus avoiding a mass release.
California attorney general weighs in on early-release law
In contrast, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has not released any inmates early as a
result of the law. L.A. County requires that most male inmates serve 80% of their sentences, and
officials said they wouldn't reduce that in the wake of the new law because they don't believe it
applies to counties.
BE A TREND SETTER
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND SHOP IN TOWN
SUPPORT OUR PIER AVENUE RETAILERS
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Abe's Liquor
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Becker Surfboards
Bikram Yoga
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Blue Rose Boutique
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Bottleworx
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Bow Wow Boutique
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C'Est La Vie
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Crème de la Crepe
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Curious Gift & Furniture
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Fritto Misto
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Gum Tree
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Hair Mechanics
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Hermosa Chiropractic
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Hermosa Lock and Safe
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Java Man
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Los Mychachos
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Mark of Excellence Hair Salon
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Marx
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Maximus Salon
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Mimosa
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New Orleans Cajun & Creole
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Nu Shuz
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Planet Earth Eco-Café
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RE:Style
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Salvatore's
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Sol Baby
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Splashin Gifts
Mani Pedi Cutie!
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Stars Antique Market
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Studio 7
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The Coastal Connection
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The Massage Spot
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Vella - closing in 2 weeks
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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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Debra Hawk will be our next guest at the Speaker's Program on April 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Joslyn
Center Auditorium, 1601 N Valley Drive, MB.
Debra, a MB resident and nurse anesthetist, was on a plane to Haiti with a medical team within
hours after the Haiti earthquake struck. She will relate her experiences, illustrated with some of
the 1500 slides she took during her time there.
Reply to training@mbcerta.org
Business Continuity Forum
"GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS"
Friday, April 30,
2010
Forum: 9:00 -
11:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Learn from the experts
how to protect your business in the event of a disaster!
Please join us with
Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Lieutenant General
Russel L. Honoré
LT. General Russel L. Honoré, US Army (Ret), is widely hailed by the media as the
"Hero of Katrina",
who led the Task Force in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. General Honoré is a dynamic and
captivating speaker who delivers a powerful message about "creating a culture of preparedness."
"Honoré's book 'Survival' reminds us why American must forge a new culture of preparedness.
Honoré dissects our lessons learned and illuminates the measure leaders must take to effectively
protect and defend the American people from the future calamities." - President Bill Clinton
Business Continuity Forum
Presented by Traiden Global Solutions (TGS)
One-fourth of all businesses that close because of a disaster, never reopen. Businesses that have a
disaster-preparedness plan - and implement it - typically have less damage, loss and downtime than
those that do not. This summit will provide you with a usable plan and the training you need
to implement it. TGS is recognized throughout the public and private industry as a leader in
Safety, Security, Emergency Management, and Business Continuity Planning.
Table Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum
$1,000.00 (10 table seats w/ Forum & Lunch)
Gold
$750.00 (5 seats w/ Forum & Lunch)
Silver
$500.00 (3 seats w/Forum & Lunch)
Individual Ticket Prices:
Forum Only
$35 per person
Lunch Only
$40 per person
Forum & Lunch
$70 per person
Register Now!
MBCERT Class in
June
We are pleased to let you know that CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) led by the MB Fire
Department is offering an additional emergency preparedness training session starting on June 8.
This series will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for 3 weeks and
finish on Saturday, June 26. Classes are held in the Public Works Training Room, 3621 Bell Avenue.
For additional information visit
www.mbcerta.org or send an email to
info@mbcerta.org.
The Great California ShakeOut! - March 2010
The 2010 Great California ShakeOut on October 21 is seven months away, and already more than 2.6
million Californians are registered to participate!
If you or your organization has not yet registered for 2010, please
login to quickly update your information and confirm
your participation. With your help, we can reach 3 million participants this week (especially
if school districts and colleges re-register now).
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!
The Haiti and Chile earthquakes show the value of improved building codes and public education, and
demonstrate how important it is to be prepared-as individuals, organizations, communities, and
beyond. Smaller earthquakes here help remind us that California is earthquake country. 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
2: Make a Plan. Planning
for an earthquake or other emergency is somewhat like planning to leave on vacation. Make sure that
your emergency plan includes evacuation and reunion plans; your out-of-state contact person's name
and number; the location of your emergency supplies and other pertinent information.
Additional planning actions can be completed over time. By
planning now, you will be ready for the next emergency.
 NOTE:
Firefighters, preparedness officials, and other experts agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the
best way to protect yourself during earthquakes. Other methods can be very dangerous. Read our
updated
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
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
If you have had the MYN training but have not yet trained your block and would like some assistance
just let me know.
View the MYN PowerPoint Presentation
"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!
Hello all,
The regularly scheduled
HBARA meeting for April 1st has been canceled until
May.
The first coat of paint in
the hallway/stairwell is complete. We will begin
the topcoat/semi-gloss on
Sunday, April 11th from 9am-2pm. Please feel free
to come out and help. The
hallway is looking great! This is the entrance to
the club room/EOC, so it's
important for it to look fresh & clean.
Today I have ordered the
'whips' that connect the office cubicles to
electrical power. (Thank you
Jeff Smith for tracking down the proper type
and where to purchase!)
"THANK YOU!" to all of you
who have been coming out on the weekends to
volunteer!!!! For those who
haven't been able to come out over the past few
weekends - feel free to come
out on April 11th! We'd love to have you.
-Ken
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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