Southeastern Public Safety Expo on Oct. 11 @ Christian Fellowship Church in Emerald Hills

Southeastern Public Safety Expo Oct. 11, 2014 @ Christian Fellowship Church 9am-12noon
Police - Fire- Rescue
Hosted by the United African Ministerial Action Council
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Water Water Waste No Water

Save Our Water

Calculate Your Water Use at Home

Saving Water,Inside & Out

Build a Beautiful Water-Wise Garden

California Native Plant society

Master Gardener Association of San Diego County

The Water Conservation Garden

San Diego Horticultural Society

Fire, Plants Defensible Space - County of San Diego info  (BW, 18 pgs, includes plants list)

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/pds/docs/DPLU199.pdf

California-friendly Gardening in San Diego County from San Diego County Water Authority

General Water Conservation Information:
(619) 533-7485

Permanent Mandatory Water Use Restrictions and Voluntary Level 1 Restrictions | Public Utilities: Water as of July 1, 2014

http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/drought/prohibitions.shtml

 Drought Alert condition - a heightened set of voluntary but very important practices, in addition to the permanent, mandatory restrictions already in place.

Please first review the permanent mandatory restrictions already in place, plus the Level 1 restrictions effective July 1, 2014. San Diego residents are also encouraged to report water waste by calling the Water Waste Hotline at (619) 533-5271.

Permanent Mandatory Restrictions

In recent years the San Diego City Council approved permanent restrictions on wasteful water use. These restrictions are now in place year around. The following prohibitions are in effect at all times.

• Customers shall repair or stop all water leaks upon discovery or within 72 hours of notification by the City of San Diego.
• The time of day when watering is allowed (before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. from June to October, and before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. from November to May) is a permanent restriction. This does not apply to irrigation as required by a landscape permit; for erosion control; for establishment, repair or renovation of public use fields; for landscape establishment following a disaster; for renovation or repair of an irrigation system; and for nursery and commercial growers using hand held containers, positive shut off nozzles, or drip/micro-spray systems. The City will review variance applications from customers who feel they cannot abide by this watering schedule.
• City of San Diego water customers must prohibit excessive irrigation and must immediately correct leaks in their private water systems. The City's regulations now state that customers "shall not allow water to leave their property due to drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways or streets or gutters due to excessive irrigation and/or uncorrected leaks."
• Customers cannot use a running hose to wash down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios or other paved areas, except to alleviate immediate safety or sanitation hazards, unless that hose is connected to a water efficient device such as a commercial water broom.
• Overfilling of swimming pools and spas is strictly prohibited.
• All decorative water fountains must use a recirculating pump.
• Vehicles may only be washed at a commercial car wash or by using a hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle or with a hand-held water container.
• The City will not provide new water service connections for customers using single pass-through cooling systems.
• All new conveyer car wash and commercial laundry systems connections will be required to employ a recirculating water system.
• Restaurants and other food establishments shall only serve and refill water for patrons upon request.
• Guests in hotels, motels, and other commercial lodging establishments will be provided the option of not laundering towels and linens daily.

Level 1 Restrictions, effective July 1, 2014

On July 1, 2014, the City of San Diego entered a Level 1 Drought Condition Alert. Below are the recommendations set forth by the City for Level 1, in addition to the permanent restrictions above:

• Limit watering of landscapes to no more than 3 days per week.
• When watering without an irrigation system, use either a hand-held hose with a shutoff valve or a garden hose sprinkler system on a timer.
• Washing of vehicles is limited to the same seasonal schedule as irrigation, as explained in permanent restrictions (except for: boats, which may be washed after use; vehicles with health/safety issues; or when washing at a commercial carwash that recycles water).
• Do not water/irrigate during rain events.
• Use recycled water for construction purposes, when available.
• Construction operations may only use water for normal construction activities, consistent with Section 67.3803 and that required by regulatory agencies.
• Limit the use of fire hydrants to fire fighting, construction, health and safety.

Leaks and over irrigation can cause significant waste. The City of San Diego offers free Water Conservation services:

Residential Interior and Exterior Surveys

For a survey appointment and more information, call (619) 570-1999, or emailwatersurvey@sandiego.gov.

 From June 1 through October 31, when the weather is hotter, customers must water their landscape prior to 10 a.m. in the morning, and not until after 6:00 p.m. in the evening, to lessen evaporation and get the most out of your water use.

When water timers are set correctly, customers are using water more efficiently. For more information on water conservation and the City's landscape watering calculator, which helps customers determine the amount of water use according to their specific landscape design, visit the Waste No Water Information and Resources page.

Tools to Help Eliminate Water Waste

A Landscape Watering Calculator is available here, to help you determine how long to water your landscape.

Landscape Watering Calculator

In addition, the San Diego County Water Authority offers a Residential Household Water Use Calculator to help residents estimate how much water they use in their homes, and provides practical tips for conserving.

Rebate Programs

The City's Public Utilities Department has residential and commercial outdoor rebate programs to help customers save in a big way. Funded primarily by state grants competitively sought and obtained by the City, the rebates are available to eligible single-family, multi-family and commercial customers on a first-come, first served basis. Click the icons to the right to learn more about micro-irrigation, turf removal and rainwater harvesting (rain barrels) rebates.

Water Hotline

Report water waste by calling:

(619) 533-5271

waterwaste@sandiego.gov

Conserving Water is Everybody's Responsibility

While at virtually every multi-family property there are shared water meters, it is vitally important that all San Diegans work together to save water. Cutting down on water usage both inside and outside the home not only helps save water, it helps San Diego.

Here are some simple things you can do to reduce water usage:

• Make sure, whenever possible, you are using low water-use showerheads, aerators, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers. Some incentives are available. Visit http://www.20gallonchallenge.com/programs.html for more information.
• Report to management or repair drips, leaking toilets or other leaking water fixtures
• Take short showers and turn the water off while lathering or shaving
• Don't use running hot water to defrost food. Plan ahead or use the microwave
• When rinsing fruits and vegetables, catch the water for use to rinse dishes, run the garbage disposal or water plants
• Scrape food off dishes before washing rather than rinsing them
• Use a basin or the largest pot to hand-wash dishes rather than filling the sink
• Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when full
• Take your car to a car wash
• Use a broom to clean the patio
• Report broken sprinkler heads or excessive wet spots to management

Call the City of San Diego at (619) 515-3500 to ask for free posters or fliers with water conservation information that can be posted around your complex.

Fire and Water Info Emergency and Drought Conditions

As of July 1, 2014 the San Diego Fire Rescue Dept. has a pilot program in Encanto with a Fast Response Squad (FRS). It is a two person crew, one of whom is a paramedic. Known by call sign Squad 55, they can assess and treat a patient prior to arrival of an ambulance +/or fire enguine. It cares a small amount of water or foam to begin firefighting, but doesn't have the capability to attach hose to a hydrant. Staffing is seven days a week, 8am-8pm at 6135 Imperial Avenue. The Encanto neighborhood was identified as an area that is underserved by the existing fire station distribution. This is a PILOT program. If successful, it may be expanded to other areas of the city.


Mission Trails had a small fire recently. If it happened in our area, would you be ready?
It's going to be another tough fire season with the drought continuing.

How Can I Prepare?

1. Prepare by registering your mobile phones with the AlertSanDiego emergency notification system

2. Protect your home by creating and maintaining a defensible space around your home

3. Utilize fire resistive landscaping techniques to reduce the fire risk to your home

4. Modify your home’s exterior to make it less vulnerable to burning embers

Wildfirezone.org - developed by the Farm and Home Advirsor's Office, UC Cooperative Extension, County of San Diego and with funding from Board of Supervisors and County of San Diego


Fire Safety Education -
CAL FIRE - Fire Safety Education

Ready Set Go - this was the guide at the July Meeting.
You can view the info at: Wildfire is Coming. Is Your Home Protected? Forest Fire Safety Tips


Ready Set Go! Wildfire Action Plan
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/docs/files/File/Ready%20Set%20Go%20Plan%2009_CALFIRE_sm.pdf

Just the Defensible Space Flier - Quick Checklist
http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/DefensibleSpaceFlyer.pdf
en espanol
Make Your Home FIRESAFE - A Quick Checklist (Espanol)


Homeowners Checklist  factsheets -2 page guide
http://calfire.ca.gov/communications/downloads/fact_sheets/Checklist.pdf



CAL FIRE's Ready Set Go Video - Wildfires . Not a question of IF, but a question of WHEN.
VIDEO on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcf8FRAqUww

Wildfire Zone Cards
http://www.readysandiego.org/Resources/Widlfire%20Zone%20Cards%20City.pdf



Summer Storms During or After Info - old but helpful- lightning, electrical safety, gas safety, chemical safety, heating safety, generator safety.
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/docs/summer.pdf


Brush Management and Weed Abatement:
Brush Management and Weed Abatement | San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Guide http://www.sandiego.gov/fire/pdf/brushpdf.pdf

On City owned open Space land:

Brush management on City-owned open space land: City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, Brush Management Section (619) 685-1350. http://www.sandiego.gov/park- and-recreation/

Watch video about Brush Management

Watch video about Brush Management

Most of Emerald Hills / Encano Area is Considered Official Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (grid 16 of the City of SD Fire-Rescue maps)

http://www.sandiego.gov/fire/pdf/maps/grid16.pdf

Creating a Fire-Safe Home - Defensible Space videoWildfire Zone

quiz online -Before the Fire

Homeowners wildfire assessment online

http://firecenter.berkeley.edu/homeassessment/home_assess_intro.html

Prevent Runoff Pollution

Report Stormwater Violation


Fire-Resistant California Friendly Plants

Homeowner's Guide to Fire and Watershed Management at the Chaparral/ Urban Interface- 90 pgs. detailed info
http://www.bewaterwise.com/pdf_firewatershed.pdf


Save Our Water


Calculate Your Water Use at Home


Saving Water,Inside & Out


Build a Beautiful Water-Wise Garden

California Native Plant society

Master Gardener Association of San Diego County

The Water Conservation Garden

San Diego Horticultural Society

Fire, Plants Defensible Space - County of San Diego info  (BW, 18 pgs, includes plants list)
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/pds/docs/DPLU199.pdf

Emergency Notification System

Self Registration Instructions

Because the system uses 9-1-1 telephone databases, only land-line numbers are in the system. If you have a Voice over IP (VoIP) or cellular telephone and would like to be notified through that device, or if you would like an email notification, you must self-register those telephone numbers and/or email address with the system.

To register your VoIP telephone, cellular telephone, or email address, and to view the Frequently Asked Questions for more information, please click on the link below.

If you registered with the City's previous emergency notification system (i.e. Reverse 911®) before or on January 22, 2009 your data is already loaded into the Alert San Diego system.

Self Register for Alert San Diego
http://www.readysandiego.org/alertsandiego/

Information requested or shared at the July Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council Meeting

A representative from Fire- Rescue came to remind us that it is always Fire Season in San Diego, especially with the current drought.

 Please create the 100 ft boundary around your home, whether you live along a canyon's edge or not. An ember from a fire can easily travel a half mile or more..

How Can I Prepare?

1. Prepare by registering your mobile phones with the AlertSanDiego emergency notification system

2. Protect your home by creating and maintaining a 100 foot defensible space around your home

3. Utilize fire resistive landscaping techniques to reduce the fire risk to your home

4. Modify your home’s exterior to make it less vulnerable to burning embers

Defensible Space Information Flyer download -
http://www.readysandiego.org/Resources/Defensible_Space_Flier_Final.pdf


Wildfire Preparedness Guide download -
http://www.readysandiego.org/Resources/wildfire_preparedness_guide.pdf
Offers info about preparing for disasters, creating a defensible space on your property, landscaping to reduce fire risk, fire-resistant plant guide, steps to safeguard your home or business, important emergency info and more.


Wildfire Zone info for more details:


Alert_San_Diego_Logo_Espanol.jpg

A request was made about the Emergency Notification System in case of fire or other emergencies.
Here are the details:
If you were registered prior to 2009 with your landline phone, you should be ok.
If you're not sure - you can self-register online.
If you have a VoIP telephone, cell phone or email address that you want listed , click below

AlertSanDiego
Emergency Notification System | Office of Homeland Security   City Info
Sign up at:

ReadySanDiego - AlertSanDiego


There is also the Accessible AlertSanDiego for deaf, blind, hard of hearing and deaf/blind before, during and after a disaster.
Accessible AlertSanDiego sends accessible alerts and information to internet and video capable devices, such as computers, cell phones, smart phones, tablet computers, and wireless Braille readers. These alerts are offered in American Sign Language (ASL) with English voice and text. 

Check the Accessible AlertSanDiego box during registration to receive AlertSanDiego notifications in accessible formats.

En Espanol:
Alert_San_Diego_Logo_Espanol.jpg

Registrese ahora para recibir notificaciones de AlertaSanDiego!
http://www.readysandiego.org/alertsandiego/alertasandiego/


There is also an APP for San Diego County - Android and iPhone
.ReadySanDiego - SD Emergency App


San Diego Firezone Map - San Diego CITY 

Military Appreciation Event on Sat., Aug 9th @ Serra High School

Please join us for San Diego Unified School District’s Military Appreciation Event

on August 9th from 9am-2pm at Serra High School.

The event will include a resource fair, games, activities, prizes and complimentary BBQ lunch. It will be open to all military families within San Diego Unified School District.

New military families to San Diego Unified School District will have the opportunity to enroll their children in school. The enrollment portion of the Military Appreciation Event is for new students only. Students already enrolled in San Diego Unified School District that did not get their school choice or missed the deadline (February 15, 2014) will not be accommodated at this event, but are encouraged to attend the military appreciation festivities. 

If you are a new military family to San Diego Unified School District and want enroll your child in school during the event, please follow these guidelines:

• Appointments will last approximately 15 minutes
• Sign up for one 15 minute appointment per student
• If you have more than one child click "Schedule Additional Time" 
• Add the next available 15 minute time slot
• Bring required documents for enrollment appointment
• Proof of Residence
• Immunization Records
• Child's Birth Certificate

• Child Care will be offered for school-age children during the enrollment process only

Sign Up Here to Schedule an Enrollment Appointment

 

Questions please call 619-725-7652

 

Event Flyer

FREE Community Cleanup and Recycling Event, Sat. June 7th in Emerald Hills

FREE Community Cleanup and Recycling Event, Sat. June 7th, 2014. 
Have items outside by 8am at the latest.
These are the only streets included:
51st@Roswell, Melrose Pl, Hilltop Dr @Roswell, Roswell from 51st to Memory Lane,
Hanover, Derby and Beverly, 56th st - the last block towards Roswell,
Selma, Creston, Glen Rd, 56th Place, 56th, McHugh, Bollenbacher, Pyramid, Alvin,
Kenwood, Pitta, Kelton Rd, Bethune Ct, Zircon, Luber, 57th St, Old Memory Lane, Swaner St.

Please call Officer Christopher Penman to confirm or check.  858-492-6027


 Recyclables include: appliances, electronics, lawnmowers, metals, wood & yard trimmings.

Non-recyclables accepted: carpeting, junk furniture, mattresses, palm fronds.

Please note:
NOT ACCEPTED:
all light bulbs and tubes
dirt, construction or demolition rubble
hazardous wastes (paint, motor oil, batteries)
propane tanks/ gas cylinders
tires

 Info: 858-492-6027 or main 858-694-7000


Do NOT use automated refuse containers.

Our last cleanup was 2011. Thanks to President, Gayle Reid of the Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council for getting this event in our community.

Urban Collaborative Project Meeting April 14, 6-8pm Jacobs Center Community Room

Urban Collaborative Project     facebook.com/ucproject.org

Monday, April 14, 2014 (6pm-8pm) Jacobs Ctr/ Community Room Call to Order Introductions  Status and Purpose New Business SDPD Follow up issues and report. Councilperson Cole's representation Mayor Faulconer's representation JCNI Update. Family Health Center report,(construction). Health/Civic Engagement: Food 4 Less update and status. Civic Engagement; Participatory Budgeting Process      5. Adjournment  Please RSVP..... and contact me if you want something added to the agenda. 619.392.0203

About

A collaborative effort by neighborhoods to make safety, civic engagement, health and beautification a neighborhood practice making our Urban Communities more vibrant, informed and connected.

Mission

Our Mission is to increase the safety,vibrance and health of our Urban communities by organizing and supporting neighborhoods block by block.

Brian Pollard     bpollard@peoplsolutions-sd.com

619-392-0203

Cesar Chavez Community Tribute & Celebration, Friday April 11th from 5-8pm at ECC

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting on Tues. April 8th

Please come join us at the 
Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council meeting on Tues. April 8th 

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:00pm 
Location: Johnson School auditorium , 1355 Kelton Rd 
Meetings are only one hour long, so please arrive on-time. 
Thanks. 
Hope to see you there!


Have you registered for the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup on April 26th?
Volunteers are needed
9am-12pm at the Emerald Hills Park at Kelton and Bethune Ct.
creektobay.org

Have you signed up for nextdoor.com? This is the online community that is promoted by the police department. It's a way to get to know your neighbors - an online neighborhood watch, plus info to share -- classifieds, referrals for businesses & independent contractors, lost & found, safety info and more. It's FREE and private to our community.

St. Rita's Church - Health & Resource Fair Oct 12 10:30am-3pm

St. Rita's Church - Health & Resource Fair Oct 12 10:30am-3pm


St. Rita's Catholic Church 4th Annual Health & Resource Fair.
St. Rita Catholic Church 5124 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114

 Interested participants must provide their own tent or covering. St. Rita will provide a table and lunch. Please contact Julia LeBlanc at jrlvolvo@aol.com or 619-575-3483 for additional information.
St. Rita's Phone:(619) 264-3165

Health and Wellness Fair, Oct 5th 10am-2pm @ Malcolm X Library

Mark your calendars - Saturday Oct. 5th is a Health and Wellness Fair at our library.

Please share this with your neighbors!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SDPL-Valencia-ParkMalcolm-X-Branch-Library-Performing-Arts-Center/107205732659990

Emerald Hills Neighborhood Council Information and Local Links

EMERALD HILLS Neighborhood Council Meetings

2nd Tuesday of the Month, 

from 6 -7pm

 at the Johnson Magnet School auditorium 

at 1355 Kelton Road

Membership

Requested: $20 per household in Emerald Hills per calendar year.
 Send your check to "EHNC" P.O. Box 741845 San Diego CA 92174

Do you want to participate in the new neighborhood groups, with police department partnership?
http://nextdoor.org

NextDoor Emerald Hills community link

Info. from the SDPD news release:

Nextdoor is free for the residents and the city. Each San Diego neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents of that neighborhood. Residents can use their website to get to know their neighbors, ask questions, and exchange local advice and recommendations. For example, neighbors use Nextdoor to share information about neighborhood watch and safety issues, local events, school activities, upcoming garage sales, lost pets, and much more.

Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor website. Information shared on Nextdoor is only visible to verified members. The San Diego Police Department will be able to post important information, such as crime updates to Nextdoor sites within the city. The Police Department will not be able to access the resident’s websites, contact information, or content.