I just wanted to let you know that the Point Fermin Neighborhood watch is this Wednesday the 20th at The Omelette and Waffle Shop at 6:30 PM prompt. 1103 S. Gaffey. We look forward to seeing you there! Tell your friends and neighbors.
http://www.omeletteandwaffleshop.com/
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
From Joe Buscaino Regarding Cameras
Many thanks Kim for your efforts...
To all watch members: Please respond to Kim's email to decide where you want the camera and how many...my suggestion will be to place them in high density corridors i.e. Peck Ave., Shepard Ave, Carolina, Denison, Kerckhoff.
As for cost of cameras...someone at the meeting suggested we ask a neighbor in the Point Fermin area who already has a system in tack...unfortunately I do not remember the neighbor's name nor his address..
Joe Buscaino
Doug
The Point Fermin area has recently organized a neighborhood watch. We are planning on coming to your next Coast Council meeting asking for funds for cameras and equipment to help fight the graffiti they are having near the park. What do we need to bring? Do we need a letter stating what we will do with the funds or just a breakdown of the costs? Copies for all members? How do we get on your agenda?
Thanks
Kim Blanks
To all watch members: Please respond to Kim's email to decide where you want the camera and how many...my suggestion will be to place them in high density corridors i.e. Peck Ave., Shepard Ave, Carolina, Denison, Kerckhoff.
As for cost of cameras...someone at the meeting suggested we ask a neighbor in the Point Fermin area who already has a system in tack...unfortunately I do not remember the neighbor's name nor his address..
Joe Buscaino
Doug
The Point Fermin area has recently organized a neighborhood watch. We are planning on coming to your next Coast Council meeting asking for funds for cameras and equipment to help fight the graffiti they are having near the park. What do we need to bring? Do we need a letter stating what we will do with the funds or just a breakdown of the costs? Copies for all members? How do we get on your agenda?
Thanks
Kim Blanks
Friday, February 1, 2008
1st Step: Increase Physical Home Security
Over the next few weeks, we will be blogging about basic steps that we need to perform to increase the physical security of our homes.
Easy, and inexpensive, with a great return for your "peace of mind".
So, this weekend, go to a home center or hardware store and purchase a flourescent exterior light fixture/bulb combination. (If you already have a porch/back door light fixture, skip this step). The basic black metal/glass bowl exterior light can be had for $4 at Home Depot, for example. A 6-pack of 60 watt output high-effiency bulbs that use 8-12 watts of electricity cost around $8 and will save $270 on electricity. Install the lights according to instructions...or get some one handy to help you for a few minutes.
If you already have light fixtures, then change the bulbs out or even install light-sensitive "automatic" on-at-night sensors.
Installing high-efficiency exterior lighting at your front and back door, that uses around 12 cents per evening per bulb is well worth it. I know many folks have motion-sensing lights that turn on with motion, but those typically use high-wattage "floodlight" bulbs and can irritate your neighbors. Lights can also be "shielded" from shining into your windows while still providing adaquate exterior lighting for your physical security. Light pollution is an issue...but so is cleaning graffiti and dealing with crime. One must make a choice. A safe neighborhood is worth 12 cents electricity per evening.
Additionally: LOCK your back or side door. Most all burglaries occur through a unlocked back door. By lighting your exterior and locking your doors, you have greatly increased being safe and reducing crime. Very rarely do burglaries occur through the front door!
Easy, and inexpensive, with a great return for your "peace of mind".
So, this weekend, go to a home center or hardware store and purchase a flourescent exterior light fixture/bulb combination. (If you already have a porch/back door light fixture, skip this step). The basic black metal/glass bowl exterior light can be had for $4 at Home Depot, for example. A 6-pack of 60 watt output high-effiency bulbs that use 8-12 watts of electricity cost around $8 and will save $270 on electricity. Install the lights according to instructions...or get some one handy to help you for a few minutes.
If you already have light fixtures, then change the bulbs out or even install light-sensitive "automatic" on-at-night sensors.
Installing high-efficiency exterior lighting at your front and back door, that uses around 12 cents per evening per bulb is well worth it. I know many folks have motion-sensing lights that turn on with motion, but those typically use high-wattage "floodlight" bulbs and can irritate your neighbors. Lights can also be "shielded" from shining into your windows while still providing adaquate exterior lighting for your physical security. Light pollution is an issue...but so is cleaning graffiti and dealing with crime. One must make a choice. A safe neighborhood is worth 12 cents electricity per evening.
Additionally: LOCK your back or side door. Most all burglaries occur through a unlocked back door. By lighting your exterior and locking your doors, you have greatly increased being safe and reducing crime. Very rarely do burglaries occur through the front door!
Alarm System
We have Brinks home alarm service and orginally signed up for $300. for 3 years I want to say and it was free installation. We also turn it on when we sleep and it does give us peace of mind. We have a sign out front and in my 13 years of living here we have never had a problem.
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