Important Safety Tips
Attention West Valley and surrounding communities: Please review the recent bulletin on residential burglary prevention tips.
A Successful Public Safety Committee Meeting
We would like to thank Rico A Gross Captain II, Los Angeles CITY Fire Department for his presentation to our Public Safety Committee.
Are you mentally prepared for a disaster?
Trevor Richmond, Deputy Chief, LAFD Operations Valley Bureau, will present on “Mentally Preparing Yourself for a Disaster” at our Public Safety Meeting on February 22 and we would love to have you join us.
Order Free Covid Tests
Effective Wednesday, January 19, 2022, you can order FREE RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS through the U.S. government. A total of four (4) kits can be ordered per household. The website is: www.covidtests.gov
West Nile Virus Found in Winnetka
A mosquito with West Nile Virus was found in Winnetka on August 25. To protect yourself eliminate standing water. Check out these tips.
PPE Unite for Small Businesses
PPE Unite will be distributing, free of charge, PPE items for small businesses (100 employees or less) throughout the County. Our closest distribution location is in Chatsworth. Complete your application and schedule pick up today.
West Nile Virus in Winnetka
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) throughout the Valley in Winnetka, Woodland Hills, Encino, North Hollywood, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Studio City and Sherman Oaks! Please take steps to eliminate even the smallest amount of standing water and protect yourself.
What to expect when dining out
When you are eating at a restaurant, plan to wear a face covering when you are not eating. You can expect limited seating, sanitizing stations, servers with face coverings and potential symptom checks.
Fireworks are illegal
At our June meeting we had quite a bit of community involvement and one of the most pressing issues was the noise and danger caused by fireworks and firecrackers, which are illegal in the City of Los Angeles. If you have a tip about illegal fireworks in your neighborhood contact https://complaint.lacity.org/Complaint/fireworks/ or https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/ and submit your information anonymously.
About Pets and COVID-19
There is no current evidence that you will get COVID-19 from your family pet.
Coronavirus News and Resources
Social Distancing Reasons, Tax Relief and Price Gouging reporting, oh my!
Mylar Balloon Dangers
Each year, thousands of homes and businesses are impacted by power outages caused by stray Mylar (metallic) and oversized balloons. When Mylar balloons come in contact with power lines, they can cause power lines to burn and fall to the ground—posing a significant threat to public safety. Here are some safety tips for using mylar balloons
FREE Emergency Response Team Training
This free 7 week training course takes place on Tuesdays from July 9-August 20, 9-11:30am at Councilmember Blumenfield's District Office, located at 19040 Vanowen. This is a great opportunity to learn how to handle disasters when first responders aren't available or on short supply.
August Crime Report
There have been multiple reports on Runnymeade Park, Fallas, and Sherman Way at Corbin.
Public Safety Committee Getting to Work
We welcome new Board Member Samantha Ludwig who will be heading up the Public Safety Committee. Join her!