Rose Park Neighborhood Association
Rose Park Neighborhood AssociationJuly 2012
Watch for a Follow up Email About Events and Local Projects
City Launches New Portal for Reporting and Tracking Code Enforcement Issues 
The city of Long Beach has introduced a new means of reporting code enforcement issues that is easier and quicker.
Submit referrals onliune anonymously or create an account
Get a service number to track referrals
Look up code cases easily
Now you have a new, efficient tool to report unsafe, unhealthy or unsightly conditions in homes or neighborhoods.
For more information call 562-570 CODE (2633)

 Long Beach Police Department

East Division Community Gathering

 

Please join Commander Michael Beckman for an update on crime in the East Division and a discussion on Homeless Issues.

The guest speaker will be Susan Price, Bureau Manager of Community Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Monday-July 23, 2012

6:30 to 8:00pm

Long Beach Water Treatment Plant

2950 Redondo Avenue

(Spring Street and Redondo Avenue)

Congratulations to Craftsman Village and Their New Park

Congratulations to our neighbors in Craftsman Village who held their new park groundbreaking this week!   

Rebuilding a Chimney? Fence?
A resident has about 600 bricks in varying condition dating from +/- 1913 which were taken from their chimney when they had to remove it when it threatened to fall.  They'd like them to be reused in the neighborhood if anyone could use them.   They're at 775 Stanley.
 
email [email protected] is you need help with this app. 
Home Burglaries Have Increased. Make Safety A Habit
 Good Tips on How To Keep Your Stuff:

     Burglary victims often feel vulnerable and violated as their personal space has been invaded.  Records show that home burglaries often occur during the day while families are at work or school.
The most common entry technique is a hard kick to the door, forcing the wooden jamb to give way. Household tools like hammers, screwdrivers, pry bars and pliers may be used to gain entry into your home.
Unfortunately, it is hard to catch burglars in the act and harder to catch them after the fact.
While residential burglaries seem random, burglars usually choose their targets. Unoccupied homes with easy or concealed access and quick escape routes are targeted.
Once inside your home, burglars look for small expensive items that are easily traded for cash. Favorite items include cash, jewelry, laptops, CD/DVD players, game consoles, watches, guns and small electronic devices.
Protect yourself and make your home a less likely target with the below ideas.  Also, share this with people you care about and help them to protect their home and safety too.   Maybe you could give a loved one a gift of installing a dead bolt on their door for them? Sounds like a really practical gift, so maybe give some flowers with it.  
DISCOURAGE BURGLARS AND KEEP YOUR STUFF OUT OF THEIR HANDS:

While On Vacation:
* Ask a family member or friend or hire a house sitter to live in your home
* Ask neighbors to help with your trash bins and newspaper.
* Install an approved and monitored residential alarm system.
* Park a neighbor's car in your driveway.
* Use timers on indoor lights to give the impression you are home.
* Have merchandise delivered to a neighbor's house.
* Request Vacation Home Checks from your local Sheriff's or Police Station:
Bright Ideas:
* Install lights by all exterior doors. Use lights at night.
* Install outside light fixtures where bulbs are hard to reach.
* Illuminate house numbers for quick emergency services response.
Doors & Windows:
* Install good quality dead-bolts on your doors and USE THEM.
* Change the locks when moving into a new residence.
* Always lock your doors and windows.
* Give your trusted neighbor / family member the spare key - Don't hide it outside.
* Use solid core or metal exterior doors.
* Use dead bolt door locks on exterior doors and double cylinder dead bolt locks if glass is within 3 feet of the lock.
* Add auxiliary track-type locks, removable drop bars, wooden dowels, or pinning devices to windows and sliding glass doors.
* Upgrade locks to defeat bump keying.
* Install peepholes on doors with 160 degree views so you don't have to open to door to see outside.
* Use a locking mailbox.
* Never leave notes for anyone on the door.
* Keep your valuable personal information in a safe deposit box.
* Complete Operation ID and display the window stickers:

Landscaping:
* Trim tree branches 7 feet off the ground.
* Prune shrubs to under 3 feet from the ground.
* Use motion sensors and photocells on exterior floodlights.
* Trim shrubs back from doors and windows. Don't give burglars places to hide while they are breaking in.

Dealing With Strangers:
* Never let strangers enter your home.
* Verify workers by identification cards and calling their employer.
* Never give keys to workers.
Vehicle Smarts:
* Close the garage door and cover windows so no one can see inside.
* Hide the garage door opener from open view in your car.
* Don't leave valuables like your purse or GPS in plain sight
* A shopping bag may be empty but looks valuable, so burglars will break in to get that too.

 

Make safety a habit.
Lock your home at all times.
Join you local Neighborhood Watch, or create one - contact your local Sheriff's or Police Station:
For emergencies, call 911

Partner to prevent crime by contacting your local sheriff's station with information about possible criminal activity or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call "LA Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
 
Light Up Rose Park: Home Security Lighting

Increased security lighting in the neighborhood is a way for Rose Park residents to deter crime and compensate for the occasional old tree blocking your streetlight.

 

Criminals will probably avoid streets in our neighborhood that are well lit.

 

Just imagine a safer street after dark! 

 

Please consider purchasing solar motion activated lights that have a range equal to or longer than the distance from the light to the sidewalk.  As people walk along at night they will be illuminated as they go, making the street safer and helping iwatch participants.

 

Your opinions on this issue are valuable and desired.  To comment on this please email

[email protected]

Using Go Long Beach Phone App to Repair Your Curb
If you use a smart phone please consider downloading the free app Go Long Beach. 
 
The city of Long Beach can respond to a curb repair GoLongBeach request if the damage is less than 5 feet in length.
 
This is great news for us!  Even if your street is not scheduled for complete repair you can have the deteriorating curb repaired.
 
There are several issues that can be reported to the city and the application sends them to the correct department.  Report graffitti, damaged sidewalks etc. easily and the response if incredible.
 
Graffitti is usually removed within 24 hours!
 
Thank you Long Beach!
 
email [email protected] is you need help with this app. 
Look Up!  Have YOU Signed the Petition?

It's vital that we get support on this issue.

 

Please sign the petition and forward this email to anyone who might sign it.

 

Thank you to all the Rose Park residents that signed the petition for change in the overhead cables covering our neighborhood!

   

This request/complaint will be sent directly to Verizon executives in an effort to draw attention to their responsibility for these unsightly cables.

 

Please sign the petition here: Don't deface our neighborhood 

 

Also you can view the current progress of this issue by clicking here: Rose Park Blog 

 

 

View photos of the cables in our neighborhood by clicking here:

 

 http://www.facebook.com/#!/RoseParkNeighborhoodAssociation

 

Give Your House a Birthday Present
Rose Park House Plaques are available in 2 styles, oval and rectangular.
 
Erie Landmark has worked with Rose Park for many years to provide us with beautiful plaques in the Rose Park style.  They also offer a great discount for the plaque, so if you are interested:
 
call Erie Landmark  800-874-7848  and ask for Mary
Help Your Neighborhood Association

 Rose Park Neighborhood Association relies on voluntary membership annual dues. 

 

Do you like what your neighborhood association is doing?
We need your support!

 

RPNA maintains a PO Box, phone number, monthly newsletter and distributes literature to our neighborhood while hosting community events and helpful assistance.
Your neighborhood is represented for many city meetings, planning discussions and safety issues.  We are available to assist and inform new residents and old with the restoration processes and guidelines. 
Please support your neighborhood association by renewing or becoming a member.  The annual dues are $25.00

 

Click on the movie below to watch our 2011 State of the Second District Presentation highlighting some of our events and projects. 
rpna 1080 presents 2011.wmv
rpna 1080 presents 2011.wmv
Click here to become a member of RPNA: www.rpna.org

RPNA long sleeved tee shirts are available now.  Only $18.00

Show your support or give to a friend. 
We have such a beautiful logo, why not wear it?

Purchase these at the UPS store on 7th & Redondo or email [email protected]

Historic E. 7th Street & Historical District Banners Are Installed on E. 7th

7th St Banners

Efforts to improve E. 7th Street are ongoing and participation in these projects is appreciated.  If you would like to be a part of this project, we need you!  email [email protected] or [email protected]

About Rose Park Neighborhood Association
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3350 E. 7th St.
Long Beach, California 90804
Rose Park Neighborhood Association
562-368-4877