SCV Sheriffs & Fire Host Community Safety Program

Working together we can make a difference.  Get prepared before an emergency or disaster occurs -  Community Relations personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Santa Clarita Valley Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department will join together next week to host two Community Safety Programs for residents in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

The first community program will be held in the City of Santa Clarita on Monday, May 12, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the College of the Canyons in the Aliso Hall - Room 101- 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. 

The second community program will be held in Castaic, Unincorporated Los Angeles County, on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Castaic Elementary School - 30455 Park Vista Drive, Castaic.   

Emergency services personnel from both agencies will be on hand to talk about brush clearance, evacuation procedures, using the Sheriff and Fire Department Web sites, and much more. 

These events will offer a unique opportunity for residents to get involved with the safety and protection of their neighborhoods, learn how to best care for their family and property in the event of an emergency, ask questions and raise concerns, and talk about how we can all work together to keep the Santa Clarita Valley one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and play. 

It is always important to be aware of how to keep your family and neighborhood safe!  As we enter into the fire season, it is crucial that valuable public safety related information is disseminated to our community members before an emergency occurs. 

Information about the Community Emergency Response Training (C.E.R.T.) program, which is another way residents can take their involvement to the next level, will also be available.  We hope to see you there!

For additional information visit the follwowing link and print the informational flyer: Community Safety Program.  Questions can be directed to Deputy Laurie Baylis  at (661) 799-5164, Deputy Pat Rissler at (661) 799-5159 or Sergeant Gregg Lewison at (661) 799-5158. 

For information on volunteer opportunities with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, visit the following link on the SCVSheriff.com website: SCV Sheriff Volunteers - Get Involved.

If You See Something, Say Something!  Report non-emergency crime anonymously by visiting the following link: Crime Tips or calling (661) 284-2-TIP / (661) 284-2847. 

Always verify the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's information and news releases by visiting our website at SCVSheriff, the City of Santa Clarita's website at Santa-Clarita, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's website at LASD or a trusted local news source.  Three other local news outlets are KHTS AM-1220, The Signal and The West Ranch Beacon.  For questions regarding this release, contact Sergeant Darren Harris at (661) 799-5814.