National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month - It Takes A Village!
Posted: September 8, 2020, 12:00 p.m.

It takes us all working together to avoid the hazards of a community disaster.  So, during the National Preparedness Month campaign, the Topanga Town Council asks every Topangan to take the TOPANGA PREPAREDNESS PLEDGE to make our homes, families, neighborhoods, businesses and environment safe from disasters---especially wildfires since it is our biggest threat right now. 

To make it easy for you to take the pledge plunge, each week between now and the end of October, we will feature a FAST FACT and a TOP TIP on OneTopanga.com that you can easliy do to prepare for an emergency event.  Just follow the few easy steps we've outlined in this article and you will be on your way to making a difference for yourself, your family and community.  On that note, here we go!

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TYS Presents - Radio Shows for Halloween

For Kids 10-17 - Spooky Video Auditions Due by Sept. 13 
Posted: August 30, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Send in one-minute auditions videos telling a scary story (think old-timey radio hour and Twilight Zone) by Sept. 13. Rehearsals will be held over Zoom, with final performances October 24-25. 

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Virtual Town Hall on Wildfires and Insurance

Get the Latest Info on Wildfires Assistance & Insurance Resources on Sept. 4
Posted: August 29, 2020, 11:00 p.m.

Join CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and United Policyholders Executive Director Amy Bach for a Statewide Virtual Town Hall on wildfires assistance and insurance resources available to renters and homeowners. With many communities experiencing evacuations, loss of homes and the continued threat of COVID-19, it is imperative for you to have up to date information on services and resources. 

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Grass Replacement Rebates Still Available

Plus Free Online Classes From West Basin Water District
Posted: August 29, 2020, 10:30 p.m.

Did you know West Basin Water District households can still receive up to $15,000 in rebates for replacing traditional grass with drought-tolerant landscaping? Learn more about the rebate program, and access online classes focused on native plant landscaping and turf removal. 

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Bobcat and Mountain Lion Found Dead From Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning

Rat Poison Kills More Than Just Rodents
Posted: August 29, 2020, 9:30 p.m.

An adult female bobcat and a subadult male mountain lion have both died directly from the effects of anticoagulant rat poisons in the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains, according to National Park Service biologists.

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Evacuation and Shelter Procedures During the Pandemic

Wildfire Evacuation and Shelter Protocols in the COVID-19 Environment 
Posted: August 14, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

Learn how LA County emergency planners are adjusting wildfire evacuation procedures during the coronavirus crisis.

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$10 Million for Cares Act to Bring Relief to LA County Nonprofit Arts

Fund Is Part of LA County's Small Business Assistance Programs 
Posted: August 14, 2020, 4:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture announced last week that it will receive a $10 million allocation from the $1.220 billion CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds awarded to LA County.

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