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TOPANGA DESIGNATED FIREWISE COMMUNITY
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DON'T FALL VICTIM TO SCAMMERS
Recently, some Topangans have been targeted by scammers regarding their power bill and related accounts. Edison is aware of these incidents and has alerted their corporate security team. Read on for important information about how to avoid scammers.
TOPANGA'S UNSUNG HEROES
We are proud to present the unsung heroes of Topanga. We have chosen individuals who have been volunteers for many years. The Topanga Messenger has covered so many events over the last 40 years and many of these folks are always behind the scenes making everything possible and have rarely been acknowledged.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SENIORS AND THOSE WITH ACCESS NEEDS
Creating an emergency plan for seniors and those with access and functional needs was developed by Canyon Sages and TCEP who want to encourage seniors and others who might need assistance during a fire, flood, earthquake or other natural disaster.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Continues County-Wide Burn Suspension
In an ongoing effort to prevent wildfires, all burn permits in Los Angeles County remain suspended.
Three Topanga community organizations: Topanga Town Council, the Topanga Creek Watershed Committee, and the Topanga Chamber of Commerce (TCoC), have all signed on to support Topanga's registration as a "Certified Wildlife Habitat" (CWH) at the community level and WE NEED YOU to help us achieve this goal. It's easy for Topangans to qualify!
'DROP, COVER & HOLD' Is The New Quake Mantra
Federal, State, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Are you prepared to survive and recover quickly? Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? Watch this how to video.
Illegal Dumping & Graffiti Is Not Welcomed In Our Canyon
Many residents have commented on seeing sofas, mattresses and furniture dumped along our beautiful roadsides. All residents can and should take an active role in reporting incidents of graffiti and illegal dumping. By reporting incidents as soon as you see them, the issue can be remedied/removed in a more timely fashion. The Topanga Town Council thanks everyone for being diligent in reporting any criminal activity in our canyon.
CAL Office of Emergency Services offers helpful information and links to help you secure lost paperwork
Not only are homes damaged by severe storms, earthquakes, fire, floods, landslides and mudslides, but many survivors also loose valuable personal documents. The documents include everything from Social Security cards to driver licenses to credit cards. Read an article by Shawn Boyd of CAL OES Newsroom. . .