| September 19, 2014 |
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Volume 2 Issue 36 |
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| Fire Response and Restoration Discussed at Silverado Canyon Town Hall Meeting |
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Photo courtesy of the OC Sheriff’s Department
OC Emergency Management Director Donna Boston, OC Sheriff’s Commander Tim Moy, OC Animal Care Director Ryan Drabek, County Supervisor and OCFA Director Todd Spitzer, OCFA Division Chief Kris Concepcion and US Forest Service Trabuco District Ranger Darrell Vance |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer joined fire, public safety officials and County emergency service providers in hosting a town hall meeting in Silverado Canyon to address fire restoration in the canyons. The recent Santiago Canyon fire started Friday morning and was nearly contained by Monday night after it burned more than 960 acres.
Reportedly, the fire was accidentally ignited by the sun reflecting off metal sheeting around a backyard vegetable garden that was used to keep out rodents. There were 1,059 firefighters deployed to fight the fire and they were assisted by five water dropping helicopters. Mandatory evacuation orders for residents living east of 30311 Silverado Canyon Road were lifted Sunday evening, while a closure of Silverado Canyon Road for everyone but residents ended Monday night. A smoke advisory remains in effect near the fire.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer, OCFA Division Chief Kris Concepcion, Sheriff’s Lt. Rob Gunzel, OC Emergency Management Director Donna Boston and US Forest Service, Trabuco District Ranger Darrell Vance answered questions and discussed the community notification process and evacuation plans at the forum. The County also had representatives including OC Public Works Director Shane Silsby and OC Animal Care Director Ryan Drabek speak about animal evacuation, sandbags and road closures. A copy of the agenda and the list of agency contacts that provide public safety to the canyons can be viewed here. |
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Supervisor Spitzer encouraged residents to sign up on AlertOC, which is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies and certain community events.
“Enduring a natural disaster takes resolve and bravery. The Canyon was at risk but we all did our best to minimize the threat and I hope that we will continue to work together as a community to recover from the fire and prepare for what could be coming,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
The U.S. Forest Service’s Burned Area Emergency Team will begin work to mitigate possible mudslides and soil erosion in the burned area, a spokesman said. Residents were encouraged to do what they can to prepare for future natural disasters. Some things residents can do to be prepared include having emergency kits at home, knowing how to get ahold of friends and loved ones, being aware of which of their neighbors need special help, and having crates, trailers or pens available for each animal on their property. |
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| Supervisor Spitzer Offers Support on September 11th Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance |
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Irvine Police Color Guard |
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“September 11 will always be remembered as a day of tragedy and a day of heroism,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
The City of Tustin held a memorial event in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks at the Wally Karp Memorial Statue in front of the Tustin Police Department.
Irvine Valley College held a 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony in the Performing Arts Center featuring patriotic songs performed by student Brittany Case and professional singer Robbie Britt. The Irvine Police Color Guard and OC Fire Authority Bagpiper also performed. OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Irvine Police Department Deputy Chief of Police Mike Hamel; and OC Fire Authority Interim Chief Jeff Bowman each gave moving perspectives on how they viewed 9/11 “then and now.” This event is held each year and provides a wonderful opportunity to educate youth on the sacrifices made on 9/11.
Supervisor Spitzer was attending an Executive Leadership Seminar at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. He led his class of 75 executives from all over the world in a moment of silence. |
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| All Canyons Cleanup Event Offers Household Hazardous Waste Disposal |
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 (Portions Courtesy of OC Waste and Recycling)
Join canyon friends and neighbors in the 18th Annual Inner-Coastal & Watershed Cleanup Day. Sponsor booths at Calvary Chapel will provide activities to learn more about how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Calvary Chapel is located at 8002 Silverado Canyon Rd., Silverado.
The following is a list of ways to participate in this neighborhood event:
Hazardous Waste
Bring old household chemicals, paint and e-waste for disposal to Calvary Chapel of the Canyons between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Household Waste
Bring bulky items (desks, chairs, tables, mattresses) to the locations below. A total of six waste collection bins for nonhazardous refuse will be in available between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Waste Collection Bin Locations
In the vacant lot adjacent to the parking lot at Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, in front of Silverado School. Arrive early for easy disposal. Bins fill quickly. The bins will be removed promptly at 11:00 AM.
All Canyons Cleanup Bins
Three waste bins will also be available for All Canyons Clean-Up volunteers at the back gate entrance to O’Neill Park.
Chipper Day
Fire Safe Council East Orange County Canyons will be having a Chipper Day from 9 AM - 3 PM on the west end of the "Riviera" across from the Silverado Community Center. Residents can bring brush and green waste removed to improve defensible space around their homes.
Please click here to view the flyer. |
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| OC Eco Challenge Poster Contest Winners Awarded |
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Charlie Adams, Danilo Macias, Benjamin Muñiz, Natalie Chang, and Merrin Joseph |
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(Portions courtesy of OC Waste & Recycling)
The five winning posters of the ECO Challenge were selected from a total of 200 posters submitted by contestants throughout Orange County. Judges selected the winning posters based on originality, visual clarity, relevance to theme, artwork, and effectiveness of message.
Artists were between the ages of eight and fourteen. One winner was selected from each of the County’s five supervisorial districts. Supervisor Spitzer’s staff attended the ceremony to present the Third District winner, Natalie Chang of Irvine, with an award. |
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Congratulations to all the winners!
2014 Eco Challenge Poster Contest Winners are:
Benjamin Muñiz, Santa Ana--First District
Merrin Joseph, Buena Park--Second District
Natalie Chang, Irvine--Third District
Danilo Macias, Anaheim--Fourth District
Charlie Adams, Ladera Ranch--Fifth District
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| The poster contest is sponsored by the County of Orange, Discovery Science Center and Angels Baseball. |
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| Circle of Care Awards |
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Jack Silberstein, R.Ph., Recipient of the Special Recognition Award |
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(Portions courtesy of CalOptima)
CalOptima Directors and County Supervisors Todd Spitzer and Janet Nguyen, commended Circle of Care Award recipients for making a positive impact in the lives of CalOptima members and the community at large. CalOptima’s mission is to provide members with access to quality health care services delivered in a cost-effective and compassionate manner.
The CalOptima Circle of Care Award recognizes health care professionals, community groups and individuals who demonstrate excellence in the delivery of accessible and high-quality health care services to CalOptima members. The award honors those who go above and beyond in serving their profession, patients or clients. Since the award’s inception in 2000, CalOptima has recognized more than 250 distinguished people or groups whose dedication to members and the community is extraordinary. |
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| Tustin Police Department Accepting Applications for CERT Course |
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 (Portions courtesy of the Tustin Police Department)
The Tustin Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2014 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course. CERT training provides individuals, families and neighborhood groups with the necessary skills to survive a major disaster and to sustain themselves until professional first responders are able to assist them. The CERT course features instruction in Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Fire Safety, Disaster Psychology and Terrorism. The program will conclude with a Disaster Simulation Exercise.
Over the past 25 years, CERT training programs have become an essential element of emergency preparedness and planning in California communities and around the country. When a disaster or overwhelming event occurs and first responders are not immediately available, locally trained CERTs can assist local first responders by:
- Working with CERT members and volunteers to establish a command post, staging area, and medical triage and treatment areas.
- Collecting damage information and developing a plan of operation based on life-saving priorities and available resources.
- Reducing immediate dangers by turning off utilities, suppressing small fires, evacuating an affected area.
- Providing basic first-aid.
- Assisting with emergency shelter operations
- Applying their training to situations where CERT members can make a difference.
- Establishing and maintaining communication with first responders.
The 24 hour course will take place during the evenings of Friday, November 1 and November 15, and all day on Saturday, November 2 and November 16. Instruction will be provided by Orange County Fire Authority and Tustin Police Department personnel and will take place at the Orange County Fire Authority Headquarters, located at 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine.
Applications are available by email request to tustincert@tustin.org or in the front lobby of the Tustin Police Department at 300 Centennial Way. Class size is limited and a priority waiting list will be established for future classes. For more information, please contact Joe Meyers at (714) 573-3294 or jmeyers@tustinca.org |
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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Preschool Story Time
Friday, September 19, 10:30 AM
Canyon Hills Branch Library, 400 Scout Trail
Family Story Time
Monday, September 22, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, September 21, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park
Global Village Festival
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza
Orange
18th Annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 AM
Hart Park, 701 S. Glassell St. and Grijalva Park, 368 N. Prospect Ave.
Container Gardening
Monday, September 22, 6:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 Chapman Ave.
Silverado
All Canyons Clean-Up Event
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, 8002 Silverado Canyon Rd.
8th Annual Silverado Summer Concert Series
Fractal Mountain (Funky Rock) Calistoga Falls (American Bluegrass) and Tommy Reiser (Rock & Roll Classics)
Saturday, September 20, 6:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Free Document Shredding
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM
City Hall, 300 Centennial Way
Water Symposium & Open House
Tuesday, September 30, 4:00 PM
Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial Way
Villa Park
Villa Park Women’s League Kick Off Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 6:30 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St.
City-wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 PM
Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Battle of the Books
Saturday, September 20, 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 21, 11:00 AM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy.
Polish Festival
Saturday, September 20, 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 21, 11:00 AM
Pope John Paul II Polish Center, 3999 Rose Dr.
Wonders of Magic with Allen the Magician
Thursday, September 25, 10:00 AM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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