Emergency Preparedness Meeting this Sunday, August 16th at LDRCC from 7 – 8PM

Please join us to discuss the latest community efforts involving Emergency Preparedness. Learn about our new communication system and find out ways to get involved!

WHERE: LDRCC, 10409 Scenario Lane, Los Angeles, Ca 90077
WHEN: Sunday, August 16th from 7 – 8PM

See you there!

Emergency Preparedness Meeting Tonight at LDRCC from 7 – 8PM

Please join us to discuss the latest community efforts involving Emergency Preparedness. Learn about our new communication system and find out ways to get involved!

WHERE: LDRCC, 10409 Scenario Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90077
WHEN: Sunday, April 19th from 7 – 8PM

See you there!

Beverly Glen flooding in 1952 (Photo: USC Archives)

If you live on a canyon road, chances are you will experience some mild to severe flooding during heavy rains. This is especially true if you live in Southern California where we either have drought or heavy rains. We have never had an average rainfall ever. It’s all or nothing.

If you live on a canyon road such as Laurel, Benedict, Coldwater, Beverly Glen….you know they drain all the rain, water, mud, debris from the entire mountain down these few main roads. All the top roads such as Mulholland and sides roads lead and drain to these roads. The goal is for the water to drain down the road. You do not want to block the flow of the water down the road. Below are some tips on how to minimize flooding for you and your neighbors.

1. If your trash cans are on the street, bring them onto your property. They block the flow of water going down the hill. They also cause debris to accumulate and block the flow of water. This causes the street to flood. Your cans can also get swept down the road. Legally they should only be on the road from 6 pm the night before trash pickup to 6 pm the next day.

2. If you see debris in your gutter, pick it up and put it in the trash. Otherwise it will block the flow of water causing flooding.

3. If you live near one of the storm drains, keep it clear. Yes, it’s not your trash stuck in there blocking the flow of water but it will cause YOUR house to flood. The key again is to keep the water flowing down the hill and into the storm drains if need be.

4. If your car is parked on the main canyon road, put it in your garage, carport, driveway, anywhere but on the main canyon road. It blocks debris and water flow. Your car can also be hit by a hydroplaning driver. It can even be swept down the road in heavy rains.

5. If after all of this the road is flooding and water is about to go into your driveway then your home, have sandbags ready. They are free at the fire stations or get some at Home Depot. Always have them on hand. You can also have sand on hand. In emergency fill with dirt, rocks, place bricks on top to keep the bags in place.

6. Always have an emergency plan and kit in place. Have an emergency kit with flash lights, water… Have one for your pets as well.

7. You may lose power in a flood. This is where head lamps, flash lights come in handy. Remember you can charge your cell phone in your car. Hopefully the cell tower has not lost power. If it has, you may have to drive down to Sunset to get reception from a tower with power.

Most importantly, keep an eye out for your neighbor. Know your neighbors’ names, numbers… Please do your part to prepare by clearing the street.

The City of Los Angeles has declared that Red Flag No Parking Restrictions to be in effect starting 8:00 AM on 1/13/2014 and will remain in effect until further notice.
For additional information please visit our website at: http://www.lafd.org/redflag OR call 3-1-1.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Note: The Call Centers operating hours are from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily including weekends and holidays.
Ref:notify.lafd.org-47913

LAFD issued a Red Flag warning, please read signage and avoid parking in designated red flag areas, let’s leave those areas clear for our firefighters:

• RED FLAG WARNING in effect from 9 pm Thu to 6 pm Sun for Santa Ana winds and very low RH
• Fri morning: NE winds 30-45 mph with gusts to 70
• Fri afternoon: NE winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 45
• Sat morning: NE winds 25-40 mph with gusts to 60
• Sat afternoon: NE winds 20-30 mph with gusts to 45
• Sunday afternoon: onshore winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25
• HIGH WIND WATCH in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon
• strongest winds are expected through favored passes and canyon

For more info, visit http://lafd.org/redflag/.

SUBJECT: RED FLAG PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT 

It’s going to be hot and dry tomorrow!

The City of Los Angeles has declared that Red Flag No Parking Restrictions to be in effect starting 8:00 AM on 5/02/2013 and will remain in effect until further notice.

For additional information please visit the Fire Department’s website at: http://www.lafd.org/redflag OR call 3-1-1.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Note: The Call Centers operating hours are from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily including weekends and holidays.

1. Report nearby smoke and flames immediately to 9-1-1.
2. Be watchful of toppling trees and wind-blown debris.
3. Treat all non-functioning traffic signals as a four way stop.
4. Minimize the use of candles, lighters, fire pits, barbecues, and spark producing equipment.
5. Secure household items, such as outdoor furniture.
6. If you encounter downed wires, assume they are energized & contact 9-1-1

DWP will be repairing the damage to Beverly Glen done by the water main break at Corfu Lane on February 17th.

DWP will have a crew on Beverly Glen Blvd to repair 380 feet of damaged roadway starting Monday, June 11 from 9am to 3:30pm and then again on Tuesday, June 12 from 9am -3:30pm to complete the work. Work will be conducted on weekdays because DWP has insufficient funds to employ crews to work overtime hours on the weekend. There will be Traffic Officers at the bottom of Beverly Glen on Sunset Blvd and at the top of Beverly Glen at Mulholland Dive.

There will be a complete closure between Crater Lane and Corfu. Residents who live in the immediate vicinity will be flagged through.

Most of you will recall the scene during and immediately following the water main break in February, and have noticed the significant and continued deterioration of the street in the 3 1/2 months since then.

Neighbors:

Most of the information below is accurate.  Trimming should begin on Thursday, 4/19.  Please abide by the No Parking signs or your car may be towed.

The Los Angeles Fire Department has hired a contractor to trim trees along Beverly Glen.  The scheduled times and a description follows.

Your Traffic Committee Chair has discussed the impact on traffic and LAFD will be asking the contractor to do work on weekends on our side whenever possible, and not to set up in the morning until after 10 am, to avoid disrupting the morning commute.  We believe they will make best efforts to keep traffic flowing when at all possible.

As an update to the earlier post, according to the Council’s office, DWP estimates repair of the water main to be completed at 10:00pm.

As with all estimates, it is an estimate only, there is a chance of not water overnight, if so, please make alternative plans if you must have water overnight.  DWP is working diligently and our Councilman’s office is applying pressure and monitoring the situation.

There may be a chance of road closures after repair due to road safety so be aware.

We will post updates as they become available, as our Emergency Preparedness chair will tell you, we only have one way in and one way out so be prepared.