Community Message: Halloween safety tips for motorists and pedestrians.

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Monday October 27, 2014, 8:24 AM California Highway Patrol - Southern Division Community: Halloween safety tips for motorists and pedestrians. Dear Nixle User, Safety Tips for Motorists Driving is a complex task, requiring a motorist's full attention. Drive cautiously, anything that diverts your eyes or attention from the roadway; even for 1-2 seconds, could result in tragedy. The bottom line, whatever the distraction, "It's Not Worth It!" Be aware and vigilant of pedestrians and reduce your speed while traveling through neighborhoods. The law is explicit: Driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more is illegal, but even with a lower BAC a driver may be a hazard and taken to jail. A DUI crash or arrest can be averted in a number of ways: - Not drinking, if you are the driver - Riding with someone who has not been drinking - Using public transportation - Calling a taxi or a friend - Staying where you are for the night. A popular option among couples and groups in recent years has been selecting a designated driver—a person who abstains from drinking so he or she will be a sober driver. Always be cautious of your surroundings. Be on the lookout for children crossing and running across the street Never pass a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians. Look carefully behind your vehicle for approaching pedestrians before backing up. Safety Tips for Pedestrians Use crosswalks and follow traffic signals when crossing at street lights but still pay close attention to vehicles on the road. Be careful at intersections where drivers may fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians while turning onto another street. Before stepping in front of a car make eye contact with the driver. Make sure they see you, that they plan on stopping and they have time to stop. Increase your visibility by carrying a flashlight and wearing some sort of reflective clothing. It is safest to walk on a sidewalk. Pay attention. Always be aware of your surroundings and watch for vehicles when crossing a street or stepping off a curb. Don't go into a house to get candy or eat unwrapped candy and food. Be careful crossing multiple lanes of traffic. Make sure each lane of traffic is clear before you cross. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nearly three out of four pedestrian deaths occur: - In urban environments - At non-intersections - During the nighttime and many involve alcohol The California Highway Patrol encourages everyone to have a joyful, safe and memorable Halloween weekend, but please be careful and make it home safely to your loved ones. We hope these tips help you stay safe. Happy Halloween! The California Highway Patrol has primary responsibility of traffic laws in residential neighborhoods in the 140 unincorporated communities in Los Angeles, including Altadena, East LA, East Pasadena, Hacienda Heights, Ladera Heights, Marina Del Rey and Stevenson Ranch. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHPSouthern Likes us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHPSouthernDivision Contact Information: Officer Edgar Figueroa California Highway Patrol, Southern Division 818-240-8200 For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by California Highway Patrol - Southern Division 411 Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

Community Message: Teen Driver Safety Week Shows High School Students Effects of #DistractedDriving #LASD @CHPWestValley

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Friday October 24, 2014, 9:08 AM LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff Community: Teen Driver Safety Week Shows High School Students Effects of #DistractedDriving #LASD @CHPWestValley Dear Nixle User, Teen Driver Safety Week Shows High School Students Effects of Distracted Driving For most parents, handing over the keys to the family car to their newly-licensed teen driver can be a very stressful thing. That is not surprising, considering that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. The crash risk is particularly high during the first month a teen driver has received their license. According to the Department of Transportation, 2,055 teen drivers were involved in fatal crashes in 2013 alone. California Highway Patrol says 11 teens die every day as a result of distracted driving. These numbers are meant to get your attention- and so is the nationwide Teen Driver Safety Week campaign. To heighten the awareness of teen driver safety, the West Valley CHP, along with deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, hosted a Teen Driver Safety demonstration at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks. Each year, the event is held at a different local high school, Notre Dame chosen this year in honor of former student Conor Lynch, who was killed four years ago by an 18 year old distracted driver. Sponsored by the Mercedes-Benz Safety Driving School, local safety officials effectively show students how dangerous distracted driving can be. Students are put through two different types of hands-on simulated courses, including a "distracted" course, in which a passenger distracts the driver with text messages, loud music and even louder chatter. Students were tested on their ability to maneuver through a cone course while dealing with these distractions, and many students reported being surprised at how poorly they performed under these conditions. CHP officers supplemented the demonstrations with safety discussions and a press conference, where CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow stated to parents "This week is dedicated to focusing attention on setting rules for your teen driver before letting them get behind the wheel." CHP recommends setting ground rules with your children and practicing a no-tolerance policy. Discuss the issues of texting while driving, speeding, drinking and driving, and riding without a seatbelt. Teaching kids these basic safety tips will help them begin to form life-long driving habits that can potentially save their lives. Prepared by : LET Heather Fuquay Media Release Date: October 24, 2014 * Lost Hills Sheriff's Station polices the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village, and the unincorporated communities of Chatsworth Lake Manor, Malibu Lake, Topanga, and West Hills: For further information contact: Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 27050 Agoura Road Agoura, CA 91301 (818) 878-1808 Website: www.LostHills.lasd.org LASD HQ Text and Emails: http://www.Nixle.com http://nixle.com/lasd---malibulost-hills-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostHillsSheriffsStation Twitter https://twitter.com/LHSLASD For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by LASD - Malibu/Lost Hills Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff 27050 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91301 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

Community Message: #LASD Aero Bureau Patrol Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing

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Thursday October 23, 2014, 6:54 PM LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) Community: #LASD Aero Bureau Patrol Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing Dear Nixle User, On October 23, 2014, at 1:45 PM, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Aero Bureau, "Air 7" patrol helicopter was flying over the Century Station area when the crew, consisting of two deputy sheriff's, heard an unusual grinding sound coming form the helicopter.  The pilot made a precautionary landing in the soccer field of Roosevelt Park, located at 7600 Graham Avenue, unincorporated Los Angeles. There were no civilians on the ground, in the are of the soccer field, and there was no damage sustained to the helicopter.  No deputy personnel were injured. At approximately 2:55 PM, Aero Bureau helicopter maintenance personnel completed a minor repair to the helicopter.  The affected helicopter departed the area and returned to Aero Bureau safely.   Authored by: Morrio Zager, Sergeant Los Angeles County Sheriff's Bureau 3235 Lakewood Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90808   Forwarded by: Carmen Arballo, Sergeant Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 323-267-4800 Email: SIBNewsroom@lasd.org Website: http://www.lasd.org Follow us at: Text and Emails, LASD HQ: http://www.Nixle.com http://nixle.com/lasd----hq-newsroom-shb-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Twitter: @LASDHQ http://twitter.com/LASDHQ Twitter: @LASDtalk https://twitter.com/LASDTalk Twitter: @LASDvideos https://twitter.com/LASDvideos Twitter: @LASDespanol https://twitter.com/LASDespanol Facebook LASD HQ: http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment Instagram LASD Photos: http://instagram.com/LASDHQ Pinterest LASD Photos : http://pinterest.com/lacountysheriff/ YouTube LASD Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/LACountySheriff/videos?view=0 Alert LA County: Telephone emergency mass notification system http://www.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/alertla SNAP LA County: Specific Needs Disaster Voluntary Registry http://snap.lacounty.gov/ For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) 4700 West Ramona Boulevard, Monterey Park, CA 91754 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

Advisory Message: A 3-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of PCH and Coastline. Motorists should expect delays in both directions of PCH.

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Thursday October 23, 2014, 3:37 PM City of Malibu Emergency Services Advisory: A 3-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of PCH and Coastline. Motorists should expect delays in both directions of PCH. Dear Nixle User, A 3-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of PCH and Coastline. Motorists should expect delays in both directions of PCH. For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by City of Malibu Emergency Services 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

Advisory Message: PCH: one lane closed each direction from Morning View Ave to Busch Dr Thurs & Fri, Oct. 23-24, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for striping work.

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Thursday October 23, 2014, 10:07 AM City of Malibu Emergency Services Advisory: PCH: one lane closed each direction from Morning View Ave to Busch Dr Thurs & Fri, Oct. 23-24, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for striping work. Dear Nixle User, One lane in each direction of PCH from Morning View Ave to Busch Dr will be closed Thursday & Friday, Oct. 23-24, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for striping and shoulder work related to the City's PCH Bike Route Improvements project. For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by City of Malibu Emergency Services 23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.