Safety

Car Jacking Ploy

You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car, and get inside. Then you start the engine and shift into REVERSE, and you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into PARK, unlock your doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the car-jackers jump into your car and take off! BE AWARE OF THIS SCHEME. Just drive away and remove the paper that is stuck to your window later.

Safeguard Your Wallet

Before you lose your wallet or credit cards you can follow these simple precautions: 1) Use a P.O. Box or work address on your checks the next time you order checks. Put only your initials and last name on the checks and use a work phone if possible. If someone steals your checkbook, they will have limited information and won't know how you sign your checks. 2) Take all contents of your wallet and photocopy them. Keep the copies in a safe place. 3) When writing checks, put only the last four numbers of your account so thieves cannot steal your account number. 4) Keep a list of your credit card numbers and toll free phone numbers for reporting lost or stolen cards in a safe place.

If you lose your credit card or wallet: 1) Call Equifax (800-525-6285), Experian (888-397-3742), Trans Union (800-680-7289) and the Social Security Administration fraud line (800-269-0271) to place a fraud alert on your name and Social Secutiry number. 2) Cancel your credit cards. 3) File a police report.

Valley Traffic Division

This division of the LAPD is dedicated to reducing traffic collisions through education, engineering, and enforcement efforts. Did you know that some of the most dangerous intersections in terms of traffic collisions are: Woodman Ave. and Sherman Way, Woodman Ave. and Victory Blvd., Victory Blvd. and Coldwater Cyn Ave., and Victory and Whitsett Ave.? Our contact officer is Felicia McAdams. You can reach her at 818-756-9203, ext. 9.

Community Tagger Task Force

Officer Ron Stiltz of the Community Tagger Task Force and Reserve Officer Ivor Alan Lee are constantly working towards apprehending taggers. Taggers diminish our QUALITY OF LIFE by vandalizing pubplic and private property. To become involved in fighting graffiti and blight, e-mail taggertaskforce or call: 756-9803, fax 756-4000.

Emergency Supply Checklist

Replenish your emergency supplies now. You should have enough supplies on hand for 72 hours to 2 weeks. Assemble a mini-survival kit for your car as well.

• Portable Radio
• Flashlight
• Extra Batteries
• Candles
• ABC-type Fire Extinguisher
• Rope
• Duct Tape
• Masking Tape
• Rubber Hose - for siphoning
• Smoke Detectors
• Portable Fire Escape Ladder - for multistory structures
  
  
• Water - bottled, 1 gal. per person per day
• Water Purification Supplies - i.e. bleach
• Canteens
• Food - pet & baby food, canned & dry foods
• Paper Plates & Cups
• Plastic Utensils
• Paper Towels
• Plastic Wrap
• Foil
• Plastic Bags - sealable
• Matches
• Can Opener - manual
• Camping Stove or BBQ w/ Fuel
  
  
• First Aid Supplies - scissors, tweezers, razor blades, bandages, gauze (rolls & pads), antibiotic ointment, hot & cold packs, ipecac syrup, burn spray, rubbing alcohol, CPR micro shield, honey/icing (for insulin shock), cardboard (for splints), cough drops, Vicks
• Swiss army knife and larger camp knife
• Prescription Medicines - plus aspirin, medicine for nausea or diarrhea
• Extra Pair of Prescription Glasses, Contact Lenses
• Sunscreen
  
  
• Wrench - adjustable, to turn off gas or water
• Crowbar
• Pliers
• Wire & wire cutters
• Shovel
• Axe
• Broom & Dustbin
• Saw (incl. hack saw)
• Hammer & Nails
• Screwdriver
  
  
• Kleenex
• Feminine Supplies
• Toilet Paper
• Disposable Diapers
• Plastic Trash Bags - for waste disposal
• Antibacterial Soap
• Pre-Moistened Towelettes
• Other Toiletries
  
  
• Cell Phone
• Pads, pencils, permanent markers
• Whistle
  
  
• Sturdy, Hard-Soled Shoes
• Heavy Gloves and rubber gloves
• Hard Hat
• Extra Clothing
  
  
• Watch
• Spare keys
• Cash, including coins for pay phones
• Photocopies of vital documents
• Maps
• Emergency Phone Numbers
• More Than 1/2 Tank of Gas
  
  
• Blankets and/or Sleeping Bags
• Backpack
• Tent
• Camping Lantern
• Tarp