In any emergency where there is life threatening danger, CALL 911.
To get emergency information quickly, OneTopanga has collected some reliable Twitter sources that target the Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas. Twitter feeds may be the best way to get emergency information during a disaster event.  You can view Twitter feeds on OneTopanga on this page or on our home page in the right side bar.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR HOME AND FAMILY
Lost Hills Sheriff Station Offers Holiday Advice
If you see suspicious activity, please call the Sheriff's Station at: 818-878-1808 or call 911.
During the holidays our minds try to focus on happy times as well as a myriad of holiday commitments. We look for the good in all those around us. Unfortunately, some people choose to take advantage of our festive attitudes and open mindedness. Below is a list of reminders which may help reduce your chance of being a victim during the holiday season.

Three Topanga community organizations: Topanga Town Council, the Topanga Creek Watershed Committee, and the Topanga Chamber of Commerce (TCoC), have all signed on to support Topanga's registration as a "Certified Wildlife Habitat" (CWH) at the community level and WE NEED YOU to help us achieve this goal. It's easy for Topangans to qualify!

THE TOWN COUNCIL SERVING TOPANGA SINCE 1977
Formed in 1977 in response to needs unique to our mountain community, residents created the TCTC to serve as a liaison with our town’s official governing body, the Los Angeles County Supervisor’s Office. Since then, TCTC has served the local interests of the residents, businesses, property owners, environment and wildlife in Topanga Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains. Most especially, during its 40-year history, its many accomplishments have been made possible by the commitment and contributions of many dedicated volunteers working to make Topanga a better place to live and work.  To donate, click here.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR SENIORS AND THOSE WITH ACCESS NEEDS
Creating an emergency plan for seniors and those with access and functional needs was developed by Canyon Sages and TCEP who want to encourage seniors and others who might need assistance during a fire, flood, earthquake or other natural disaster.

Illegal Dumping & Graffiti Is Not Welcomed In Our Canyon

Many residents have commented on seeing sofas, mattresses and furniture dumped along our beautiful roadsides.  All residents can and should take an active role in reporting incidents of graffiti and illegal dumping. By reporting incidents as soon as you see them, the issue can be remedied/removed in a more timely fashion. The Topanga Town Council thanks everyone for being diligent in reporting any criminal activity in our canyon.

COVID-19 Impact on Your Business: Responses Needed
Article posted:  June 1, 2020, 10:00 p.m.

The Topanga Chamber of Commerce is compiling information on the impact of the virus crisis on local businesses. This is information that will be distributed as a document to every member of the Chamber, elected officials, other Topanga service organizations and, as much as possible, the general Topanga population at large.

It's that time of year---brush clearing around your home!

Los Angeles is subject to hot weather, high winds, dryness and overgrowth, which create fire hazards when combined. It is important you brush clear your property and create a defensible space around your home to ward off potential fire disasters.   Firefighters credit brush clearance with preventing a major loss of homes and other damage during the wildfire. Most brush fires start on uncleared, overgrown areas with lots of fuel (such as dead branches, tree parts and dry leaves), so brush clearance is considered a crucial barrier when flames reach developed areas. Although brush clearance inspections occur one a year, remember that maintenance is a year-round responsibilty.  The LA County Fire Code requires all structure owners to comply with brush clearance requirements in an area up to 200' from structures.  To help you following safe brush clearing guidelines, please read on.

A Fire-Safer Plant List

Why fire-safer, not fire-safe? Under the right conditions, anything can burn; but the plants on this list will be slower to burn and slower to spread fire. Many are native, and the non-native plants listed are not likely to spread into the wild landscape. These lists are not comprehensive, but all the plants here should be widely available.  You can find fire safe plants at Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., in Encino. PH: 818-784-5180. To see their website, click here.