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Weekly E-Newsletter and Crime Log
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Tuesday 04/27/10
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HBNW CRIME LOG
 With
the assistance of Motorcycle Ofc. JR Smith, Dect. Mick Gaglia or Lt. Garth Gaines, 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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Monday, April 19, 2010
Area 1
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487PC
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200 Block Manhattan Ave
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Grand Theft
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Victim locks residence leaving
jewelry on nightstand. Victim
returns and jewelry is missing.
Maids had cleaned home during
absence.
Know who you hire for work around
your house, are they licensed and
bonded?
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Area 1
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459PC
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South
Park
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Burglary
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Suspect enters vehicle by forcing
the door handle and takes credit
card from purse on front seat.
Suspect then charges over $4000.00
on victim's card.
Do not leave any valuables in view
when parking your car!
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Tuesday April 20, 2010
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Area 1
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484(a)PC
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Pier
Plaza
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Petty theft
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Victim locked their bicycle up in
front of Hennessy's. Upon
returning victim found the lock had
been cut and bike taken. The
victim did not report the crime.
Later in the day the victim saw a
male subject riding the bike and
yelled at him trying to get him to
stop. The suspect fled.
The victim's bike was returned to
Hennessey's a short time later by a
local transient.
Do not attempt to apprehend suspects
yourself, call 911!
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Tuesday April 20, 2010
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Area 1
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459PC
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600 Block
2nd
St.
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Burglary
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Victim locked residence upon leaving
and returned to find the door still
locked and the flat screen T.V.
missing. No signs of forced
entry.
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Wednesday April, 21 2010
Area 2
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530.5 PC
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300 Block 24th
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Identity Theft
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Suspect used victim's information to
obtain credit.
Check your credit report regularly.
If your personal information is ever
compromised in any way place a fraud
alert on your credit history.
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Saturday April 24th
2010
Area 2
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484PC
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400 Block 29th
St.
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Petty Theft
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Suspect took victim's bike from an
open garage. No one was seen
or heard.
Lock your garage; most crimes are
crimes of opportunity.
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Area 1
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484PC 10851VC
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Pier
Plaza
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Petty Theft
Vehicle Theft
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Victim leaves a purse unattended in
a bar while dancing. Purse is
taken which contains car keys to the
victim's vehicle and the vehicle is
also taken.
Always keep your purse in sight.
Do not drape it over a chair or
leave it unattended.
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Hermosa Beach Police Department
Press Release
April 27, 2010
For Immediate Release
"South Bay and Los Angeles robbery suspects arrested"
PIO: Detective Mick
Gaglia
mgaglia@hermosapolice.org
Office: (310)318-0348
Fax: (310)318-0350
Suspects: #1 Daniel
Guarisco (DOB 7-8-90) Wilmington, Ca.
#2 Anthony Michael Lewis (DOB 5-9-90) Wilmington, Ca.
Vehicle:
1997 Dodge Dakota (Lic. 8D60544) Blue, P/U
Synopsis:
Suspects rob citizens and stores at gunpoint during crime spree.
On April 27, 2010 HBPD Detectives along with RBPD SIU responded in
the early morning hours to the residence of suspect Daniel Guarisco
in Wilmington, Ca. Detectives learned of Guariscos involvement in
several robberies that occurred in the South Bay and Los Angeles on
March 21, 2010 due to an anonymous tip. Hours prior to the arrest,
HBPD Detective Jon Sibbald contacted a victim from the Hermosa Beach
armed robbery. The victim positively identified Guarisco as the
person who robbed her.
Upon arresting suspect Guarisco, he admitted that he knew why the
Police had arrived at his parent's home. Suspect Guarisco stated
that he had seen his picture on the news. Detectives also responded
to his accomplice Anthony Lewis' residence and placed him under
arrest. Detectives recovered stolen property and a replica
semi-automatic "Glock" style weapon that Suspect Lewis admitted was
used during the robberies.
Anyone with further information regarding these robberies or other
related crimes is urged to contact Detective Jon Sibbald at
(310)318-0341
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Daniel Guarisco
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Anthony Lewis
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Hermosa Beach Police If you are
a Hermosa Beach Business or Resident
tell us what you want/expect out of
your Police Department. Give us the
"Top Five" of your concerns in our
community and your neighborhood.
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MBNW CRIME LOG
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Area 2
04/13/10 - 04/14/10
8:30 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.
1600 block of 8th Street
(Vehicle Grand Theft) Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle which was parked on the street
and took an iPod, camera, clothing and a wallet containing credit cards, cash and ID from the
vehicle.
Area 3
04/06/10
1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
1800 block of Pine Avenue
(Petty Theft) Unknown suspect(s) took a box containing a portable dishwasher from the doorstep of
the residence.
Area 3
04/12/10 - 04/13/10
8:50 p.m. - 6:50 a.m.
800 block of 17th Street
(Vehicle Burglary) The victim was contacted by MBPD because a backpack belonging to her son that had
been in her vehicle was found at 17th Street and Laurel Avenue. When the victim inspected
her vehicle she discovered the driver's side door handle had been pried off and her GPS unit had
been stolen out of the center console. No suspects were seen or heard.
Area 7
04/17/10
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
200 block of 30th Street
(Vehicle Grand Theft) The victim parked her vehicle in front of her home, but one window does not
roll up. When she returned she discovered unknown suspect(s) had taken a prescription pill bottle
from the center console.
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FIRE CHIEF LANTZER'S CORNER
The Imperial
County EOC has been activated since the Easter Sunday earthquake on April 4th. The
area is gradually moving toward the recovery phase, but there are still many residents who are
homeless. The Governor submitted a request for a Presidential Declaration for Imperial Valley
last week and that is still pending. A Presidential Declaration would bring financial
assistance to the public entities that sustained damages due to the earthquake.
That list is
topped by the City of Calexico and the $17 million in damages to their water and waste water
treatment plants. El Centro, Holtville and Imperial also suffered damage to their water
distribution systems, but not to their treatment plants.
The incident
has been overwhelming in many respects, but a County official has expressed relief that the 7.2
magnitude earthquake occurred on a Sunday when most families were together celebrating Easter and
not at work and/or at school.
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IN THE NEWS...
Mexico security official's convoy ambushed, 4 dead
MORELIA, Mexico - Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenades attacked a convoy carrying the top
security official of the western state of Michoacan on Saturday, killing four and wounding 10 in
Mexico's second brazen ambush in as many days....
More than 22,700 people have been killed in Mexico's drug war since December 2006, when President
Felipe Calderon launched an offensive against the cartels.
Cleanup begins after twisters kill 12 in South
Massive cleanup efforts got under way Monday after several tornadoes ripped through the South,
killing at least 12 people - 10 in Mississippi - and leaving a swath of devastation in the region,
from Louisiana to Alabama.
James
'Jackrabbit' Jackson keeps an eye on Detroit's streets at a time when police are scarce.
[I am grateful for our PD so much more after reading this one.]
Cities feeling the pinch
Colorado Springs is planning to turn off a third of its streetlights, though residents can adopt one
for $75. An Ohio judge told residents they might want to arm themselves after the county cut half
its sheriff's deputies. Ocean City, Md., is ending its curbside recycling program.
Even though the economy is showing signs of recovery, these remain tough times for cities and
counties, and it's likely to get tougher.
Prescription Drugs Drop Off Locations
Click above for a list of locations for persons who wish to drop off unused prescription drugs or
other narcotics (legal or illegal).
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36th Annual Medal of Valor Luncheon
Click above for link.
Reservation Deadline is April 28, 2009
The South Bay Medal of Valor is awarded to individual police officers and firefighters who have
distinguished themselves through bravery, heroism or other meritorious actions beyond the normal
demands of service. The giving of the award is based on the imminent threat of great bodily harm or
loss of life to the officer, a colleague, or a citizen.
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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 |
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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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Mani Pedi Cutie! |
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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 |
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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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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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Business Continuity Forum
Friday, April 30, 2010
"GETTING BACK TO BUSINESS"
NEW Speaker for
COPE
Preparedness Event
Keynote Speaker
Ellis Stanley, CEM
Learn from the experts how to protect your business in the event of a disaster!
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 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! - April 2010
The 2010 Great California ShakeOut on October 21 is six months away, and already more than
3.2 million Californians are registered to participate!
If you or your organization has not yet registered for 2010, please
log into quickly update your information and confirm
your participation. With your help, we can reach more 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 disaster
supplies kits.
Personal
disaster supplies kits
Everyone should have personal disaster supplies kits. Keep them where you spend most of your time,
so they can be reached even if your building is badly damaged. The kits will be useful for many
emergencies.
Keep one kit in your home, another in your car, and a third kit at work.
Backpacks or other small bags are best for your disaster supplies kits so you can take them with you
if you evacuate.
Include at least the following items: (click here to see more)
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
May 1, 2010
Emergency Preparedness Packet Deliveries - Volunteer Opportunity
We have slated Saturday, May 1, 2010, as the day to complete delivery of the emergency preparedness
information to those households that did not receive it on March 20th. We will meet at City Hall at
10AM, hand out the packets and ask that they be delivered to the houses. we will not be asking
questions of the neighbors for this walk. We will only be delivering the packets to their homes.
To do this, we are asking for volunteers and need your help. If you are interested in 'walking our
neighborhoods' please contact George Schmeltzer @
g.j.schmletzer@att.net or
Patty Ellis @
ellishbch@roadrunner.com.
Thank you for what you do.
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
Judy Anderson
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1600
Ardmore/
Commodore HOA
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MAP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
READY THE RESIDENT CLASS
You may want to consider doing the MYN 9 step Drill with your block on Saturday Oct. 23 in addition
to the ShakeOut! Drop, Cover and Hold On Drill on Oct 21 at 10:21 a.m.
Let me know if you plan on participating in either of these drills and we will post your name and
block in the e-newsletter.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A MAJOR DISASTER AT HOME...
1. TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES.
2. PROTECT YOUR HEAD, FEET AND HANDS.
3. CHECK THE GAS AT YOUR HOME.
4. SHUT OFF WATER AT THE HOUSE...
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!
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) Courses
CPR is one of the
most selfless things you can learn because you can never use it on yourself. It is purely to be able
to help someone else. For those interested in attending a future CPR/AED training session in
Hermosa Beach, please email:
kenhartley@verizon.net
Emergency Operations Center
A picture of the club
room/EOC with drop ceiling tiles & lighting installed.
DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED TO HELP COMPLETE THE EOC. ANY AMOUNT SMALL OR LARGE WOULD BE
APPRECIATED TO HELP REACH THE $16K GOAL NEEDED!
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
Welcome to Hermosa Beach's new,
Senior Activity Center!
Located at the Community Center 710 Pier Ave. 310-318-0280
BINGO, LECTURES, FITNESS, EXCURSIONS, SOCIAL HOUR
Let your Senior (50+) family and neighbors know about the new Senior Center today!
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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