Up-date from Supervisor Antonovich

Dear Friends,

Here is the latest update on recovery from the hurricane-force winds that devastated the unincorporated communities Altadena, La Crescenta, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Temple City, Monrovia and Arcadia of last Wednesday and Thursday.

Power

As of 6:21 a.m. PST today, Southern California Edison (SCE) has restored service to all customers known to be without power in the aftermath of hurricane-force winds that hit last week and affected service to 433,945 customers.

Crews will remain in the greater San Gabriel Valley area, which was the hardest hit, to do clean-up work. Some customers who have power may experience intermittent outages while repairs are made to nearby properties. Please report outages to (800) 611-1911.

If you see a downed line or dangling wire — even if it appears not to be live — don’t touch or approach it and call 911 immediately.

I also introduced a motion at the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday requesting we send a letter to the Public Utilities Commission, the State agency that regulates Southern California Edison, asking that they require that energy providers develop an emergency management system with more customer and community involvement. My criticism of Edison stems from the lack of information that was given to their customers during the power outage, some of whom were in the dark for 6 days.

 Green Debris Removal

A systematic green debris removal process is now underway in the unincorporated communities of Altadena, La Crescenta, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Temple City, Monrovia and Arcadia. The County’s local waste haulers have doubled their crew and equipment to meet the increase in refuse.  Residents are asked to place their green debris out on the parkway and it will be picked up on your regular trash day. The green debris should be light enough to be picked up manually and small material should be bagged or boxed. Please keep green debris off the road and place it on the parkway to avoid localized flooding during the forecasted rains.

Local waste haulers in unincorporated areas have also coordinated with the LA County Public Works Department and the Department of Parks and Recreation to offer the additional free debris drop-off events.

The times and locations of the free tree debris drop-off events are:

• Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa:

Hauler – Athens Services (888) 336-6100

Location – Charles Farnsworth Park (lower parking area), 568 East Mount Curve Ave., Altadena

Dates - Saturday (Dec 10) and Sunday (Dec 11) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Citrus:

Hauler – Waste Management (800)266-7551

Location – Valleydale Park, 5525 North Lark Ellen Ave., Azusa

Dates – Saturday (Dec 10) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• East Charter Oak:

Hauler – Ware Disposal (877) 714-9273

Location –  Charter Oak Park, 20261 East Covina Blvd., Covina

Dates – Saturday (Dec 10) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• East Pasadena/East San Gabriel:

Hauler – Burrtec Waste Industries (800) 325-9417

Location – County Public Works Facility, corner Duarte Road and Highland Ave., Duarte (far east side of City of Hope)

Dates –and Saturday (Dec 10) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• La Crescenta:

Hauler – Allied Waste Services (888) 742-5234

Location –  Crescenta Valley Regional Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta

Dates - Saturday (Dec 10) and Sunday (Dec 14) 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Damage Reporting

The County’s storm-related costs are expected to be in the tens of millions of dollars.  State and federal emergency management agencies could help mitigate storm-related costs to homeowners, and businesses, but only if they have accurate damage totals. 

If you have suffered damage to your vehicle, home or other property caused by fallen trees or tree limbs, please contact your private insurer for the proper handling of claims.

County officials are asking that homeowners and business owners report all their storm-related costs to the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) so local governments can more accurately demonstrate the need for state and federal disaster aid.

The OEM is tallying estimates countywide and will forward the information to the state. 

To report storm-related damage by phone dial 2-1-1.  Damage can also be reported online at www.211la.org. 

For more information about the city’s emergency declaration and storm-related cost estimates.

Sincerely,

Michael Antonovich

Free blankets available today at the ACC

The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is providing free blankets to residents at the Altadena Community Center today until 5:00pm. The Altadena Community Center is located at 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena CA 91001. 

Disaster Hotline

Tuesday December 6, 2011, 8:21 AM LASD - HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff

Advisory: (Update) 211 Disaster Hotline 1-800-980-4990 For All LACounty Residents to Report Damages Caused by Wind Storms(including all 88 cities) Hi Robert Klomburg, (Updated) NEWS RELEASE from the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management LOS ANGELES (Mon., Dec. 5, 2011, 5:00PM) – The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) http://lacounty.gov announces the activation of the 211 LA County Disaster Hotline (1-800-980-4990) for Los Angeles County residents to report damages caused by the recent wind storm event. Residents can also call 2-1-1 to report damages. This includes all unincorporated county communities and the 88 cities in Los Angeles County. As the recovery efforts continue in the Los Angeles County Operational Area (OA), OEM continues to collect Initial Damage Estimates from County departments, cities and unincorporated areas to determine public and private sector damages throughout the County. OEM will continue to coordinate with the California Emergency Management Agency http://www.calema.ca.gov/ to secure State and Federal assistance as warranted. On Dec. 1, Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich declared a state of emergency for the cities and unincorporated areas in the County. OEM stands ready to ramp up if conditions warrant. In addition, all County departments continue to prepare and be ready to respond to any future emergencies and/or disasters. 211 Los Angeles County Disaster Hotline: (1-800-980-4990) Los Angeles County communities and residents (including all 88 cities and unincorporated communities) English and Espanol To report wind-related damage online: http://www.211la.org/ News Releases related to the wind storms are being posted at: http://lacounty.gov NEWS RELEASE Ken Kondo Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management http://lacounty.gov *** NEW: SPECIAL TEXT OR EMAIL ALERTS FROM LASD - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUREAU. Text: LASAFETY to 888777 Special TEXT and EMAIL alerts from the LASD EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUREAU has been created to share ongoing information about damage and assistance regarding wind storms, wild land fires, floods, earthquakes, and more. Text: LASAFETY to 888777 to receive TEXT alerts only via www.Nixle.com (Standard text msg rates may apply, depending on your calling plan). Register for EMAIL AND/OR TEXT alerts at www.Nixle.com under the title: "LASD - Emergency Operations Bureau, Los Angeles County Sheriff." The Emergency Operations Bureau (EOB) of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is the primary resource for coordinating the Department's response to complex emergencies and disasters. LASD EOB works closely with county, city, state, and federal agencies and well as community resources to serve the needs of the public. Captain Ruth Nelson Emergency Operations Bureau Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Mike Parker Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau – Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (323)267-4800 www.lasd.org Twitter @LASD_News http://twitter.com/#!/LASD_News http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment www.Nixle.com : Register for "Nixle" email and text alerts at www.Nixle.com under the title: "LASD-HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff." Also register for your local LASD station area. Or, text your zip code to 888777 to receive text alerts only. (Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your calling plan.) Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department For full details, view this message on the web.

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SCE continues water, ice and flshlight distribution at ACC

On Monday, December 5th, SCE will have community outreach centers in the hardest hit areas open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where customers can get free basic supplies, including flashlights, water and ice (based on availability). The centers are at the following locations:

•        Altadena: Altadena Community Center 730 E. Altadena Dr.
•        Arcadia: Los Angeles County Regional Park corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue, northeast corner of parking lot •        Sierra Madre: Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre
•        Temple City: City Hall EOC.  9701 Las Tunas Ave.
•        Temple City: Live Oak Park Community Center, 10144 Bogue St.
The extremely high winds caused considerable damage to the distribution power grid, power lines, poles and equipment. Customers are asked to stay away from any downed or dangling lines, including those between homes and power poles. A downed line or dangling wire is dangerous even if it appears not to be live.
SCE also is asking customers who have downed lines on or near their homes or businesses to call 911 and stay inside to remain safe until SCE crews can repair the lines. Customers unable to reach a 911 operator quickly can call SCE customer service at (800) 655-4555.

Dave Ford
SCE Local Public Affairs, Region Manager
LA County and City
Office (323) 720.5290
Cell (818) 585.9149

2011 Food and Toy Drive is Underway!

Sheriff food and toy drive now underway

by Carolyn Seitz
As you know, the Sheriff's Department does an annual food and toy drive.

Because the economy is still having an adverse impact on many Altadena families, we are planning to provide food and toys for 250 families this year. Last year we served 200.

Our efforts rely on the generosity of the community and Altadena has historically been very generous.

Here are some options for donating:

• You can drop off non-perishable food or toys at the Altadena Sheriff's Station, 780 E. Altadena Dr. You can also drop off cash or checks payable to "Altadena Station Fund" at the Station.
• You can drop off non-perishable food at the Bank of America or Chase Bank on Lake Avenue and at the Altadena Library until December 3rd.
• Some neighborhoods will also be organizing themselves to collect toys and non-perishable food. If your neighborhood is interested, please let me know. We'd be happy to arrange pickup.

One of the things that few people know is that the Altadena Sheriff's Deputies also feed hungry families out of their own pockets on Thanksgiving. If you would like to help them, all donations of cash or checks would be welcome at the Altadena Station over the next week to 9 days.

Many Altadena families are in dire straits and any contribution to help us take care of them would be dearly appreciated.
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Carolyn Seitz is a community volunteer and Altadena Chamber Citizen of the Year.

This is only a test!

Advisory: On Wed., Nov. 9, 11:00am, Remember: Don’t stress; it’s only a test.” - First Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System

FIRST NATIONWIDE TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

Test to Take Place Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. PST

WASHINGTON, D.C. - FEMA, the FCC and NOAA announced that on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. pacific standard time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The test will last approximately 45 to 60 seconds.

During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. We would like to ensure that all of your members, colleagues and the larger public are aware that this event will be just a test, and not a real emergency alert.

The test is being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as part of their ongoing efforts to keep the nation safe during emergencies and strengthen our resilience against all hazards.

The national Emergency Alert System is an alert and warning system that can be activated by the president, if needed, to provide information to the American public during emergencies. NOAA's National Weather Service, governors, and state and local emergency authorities also use parts of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. The test is an important exercise in ensuring that the system is effective in communicating critical information to the public in the event of a real national emergency.

Similar to emergency alert system tests that are already conducted frequently on the local level, the nationwide test will involve television and radio stations across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and American Samoa.
Under the FCC's rules, radio and television broadcasters, cable operators, satellite digital audio radio service providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers and wireline video service providers are required to receive and transmit presidential EAS messages to the public.

A national test will help federal partners and EAS participants determine the reliability of the system, as well as its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential dangers both nationally and regionally. The test will also provide the FCC and FEMA a chance to identify improvements that need to be made to build a modernized and fully accessible Emergency Alert System.

FEMA encourages the public to use this event as a reminder that everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves, their families, communities, and businesses.

Visit www.Ready.gov for more information about how to prepare for and stay informed about what to do in the event of an actual emergency.

On Wednesday, November 9 at 11:00 a.m. PST, please remember: Don’t stress; it’s only a test.


FEMA Press Release –
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=55722

FEMA Blog –
http://blog.fema.gov/2011/10/emergency-alert-system-test-one-month.html

FCC Website –
http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/emergency-alert-system-nationwide-test


From the:
Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships
A Center of the White House Office of Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships
For more information about the nationwide Emergency Alert System test, please visit www.FEMA.gov and www.FCC.gov

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Haunted Jail 2011

As most of you know, the Altadena Sheriff's Station has undergone a major remodel over the past year. The 1948 jail cells that we have been holding our Haunted Jail in have also undergone a remodel. The Jail cells now have windows in them! New paint and other up-grades.

So, what does this mean for the 2011 edition of the Haunted Jail.

Simply put, our 12 year tradition of mounting the Haunted Jail is, well, over. There will be no Haunted Jail this year, or any year in the future.

While the Posse and SSGA will miss putting on this annual event, we feel it is more important to have a fully functioning Sheriff's Station.

We are sorry we can no longer 'Scare the Crime Out of Youth' We must move forward in our support of the Station.

We thank you all for your continued support of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Kind regards,

Bob Klomburg
President, SSGA

IMPORTANT NOTICE Grand re-opening time has changed

The time for the Grand re-opening has changed. The new time for the Grand re-opening is now 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Please join Sheriff Lee Baca, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Captain Steve McLean, and Station Personnel as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the newly remodeled Altadena Station. We are looking forward to sharing this important date with you.

Address: 780 E. Altadena Drive

Date: Saturday September 24th

Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

For further information or to RSVP contact Deputy Mary DeBella 626-296-2128 or Sergeant Marsha Williams 626-296-2101

Grand Reopening of the Altadena Sheriff's Station 9/24/2011 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

And Now, for our Grand Finale for the 2011 SCS, The Beach Toys in the Ultimate Tribute to the Beach Boys 9/10/11 - 7:00 PM.

The Beach Toys are a group of five talented musicians who love the music of The Beach Boys. They have studied extensively the history and sound of America's #1 musical export and are now travelling around the world playing the music of The Beach Boys to sold out crowds. Having recently toured South America, the South Pacific, Canada and Japan, The Beach Toys are excited to be back home in Los Angeles. They present a polished, high energy, professional show that not only excites their audiences with a truly authentic recreation of The Beach Boys early sound but also includes stories and history of this ground breaking and innovative group. They wear replicas of the outfits The Beach Boys wore throughout different decades of their career and strive to replicate as closely as possible the true Beach Boys sound. All of this is done to pay loving tribute to The Beach Boys in the hope of preserving and spreading the legacy of the band that means so much to them and millions of others around the world. The Beach Boys are forever! But The Beach Toys are NOW and they're coming to Altadena!

Editors note: We suggest you arrive early for best seating. We expect a large audience.