Incidents and Reporting.
Tracking incidents in our communities is not a simple process. With the RV fires, we discovered there was no reporting between the fire department and elected leaders. Nor between fire & law enforcement unless arson or loss of life occurred. Complicating our neighborhoods, we have county & city entities that respond to specific areas. One side of the street may belong to the county while the other side belongs to the city. Neither of which communicate with each other on day to day issues.
We have been tracking the fires involving the RV’s & passenger vehicles within the Unincorporated LA County areas, and Harbor Gateway. We track issues along the Caltrans areas involving fires as well. Medical emergencies are occurring at an alarming rate especially with those living in the RV’s.
Homelessness Is Our Priority.
Homelessness will continue to be our priority. Clean, Safe, Healthy streets starts with working along side the neighbors living on the sidewalks and/or in their vehicles. Getting the resources to them, letting everyone know they are seen and matter. Getting them to accept the help that is available while it is available.
Three years ago, we started cleaning up Figueroa Street and the railroad areas. Since we began this journey, we have a clear understanding of the process from getting someone from the street to a shelter to housing. It is not simple. Caseworkers often have 100’s of clients. Follow up can be difficult especially when a clean up occurs and they relocate.
We are working with all of our neighboring cities and entities to ensure we are
The Resources Unincorporated LA County Areas.
Unincorporated LA County Areas of East Gardena/West Rancho Dominguez & Willowbrook, listed for your convenience are all resources that we utilize to report issues from Illegal Dumping, Graffiti, Abandoned Vehicles, Compromised Fire Hydrants and Homeless Outreach Requests.
THEWORKS app is available on iPhone or Android Devices. This is easiest way to report issues from illegal dumping, graffiti, potholes and other issues. Once you have submitted the request, you will receive a confirmation and subsequent follow-up once the service has been completed.
Day 3 Just Breathe.
1. Illegal Dumping
Meet one of several individuals that simply dump unwanted treasurers throughout our streets. We stumbled upon these folks in action along Compton Blvd & Staff Court. If you would like to “hire” them, they can be reached at (562) 616 2324. Feel free to share their info with your neighbors.
Moving In The Right Direction.
Meet the heroes who are making a difference with those individuals living in vehicles, along our streets and near our freeways. This morning’s Collaborative Homeless Outreach effort brought 6 agencies and the Mayor of Gardena, Tasha Cerda together. We targeted our efforts along the Avalon Corridor and followed up with those still remaining on the Broadway Corridor. As we worked with the unhoused, we were able to follow up multiple times with many of them. By the end of the day, we had individuals ready to accept the help.
Outreach is not simply working solely with the homeless. It provides us the opportunity to identify & report the problems. Typically, we can get immediate response from the responsible agency. In this case, the hydrant is severely damaged. In the event of a fire, this hydrant is not fully operational thus creating a safety risk for our community. Throughout the Unincorporated areas & within the City of Gardena, the fire hydrants are maintained by Golden State Water. For the City of Los Angeles, it is LADWP.
Broadway Corridor Clean Up Day 1
Our morning started on 132nd and Broadway (aka Ground Zero). What made today different was a year ago, we did not have all of these resources or agencies working together. The partnerships created over the past 18 months solidified our commitment to improving the quality of life. We are can officially say “We Are No […]
Special Update for Tuesday, July 11th, 2023
Clean ups will begin this morning on the Broadway corridor starting at 132nd Street and heading South to Compton Blvd. Crews from LA County Public Works, and Ocean Blue will be removing all the waste, and burned vehicles. With the help from Supervisor Mitchell’s office, the blocked fire hydrants and visibility issues around driveways will be addressed. All RV’s & vehicles have been advised they must move to allow 150 feet clearance around the fire hydrants and driveways. Those who do not adhere will be removed.
This clean up is a NON-Displacement. No one was asked to move or leave the area. Homeless outreach providers have been offering services & resources for the past three weeks. We will be out on the streets tomorrow and Wednesday with additional providers offering help to anyone ready to accept.
Sunday Update Another RV Fire
Sunday, July 9th an RV fire occurred at 153am on Avalon near Compton Blvd. We now have 5 burned out vehicles sitting on the streets in our business corridor. We have notified Supervisor Mitchell’s office, Dept of Justice Environmental Crimes Unit, and Public Works. Homeless outreach will be in the area tomorrow to assist with anyone impacted by the fire.
SPECIAL SATURDAY UPDATE.
Early this morning, an illegal dispensary using the name Gardena Gas Company was raided for a second time on Gardena Blvd in the Harbor Gateway. This particular location has long been a chronic problem for our community. The location sits within 150 Feet of the Boys & Girls Club, 300 Feet from Environmental Charter Middle School, 700 Feet from Gardena Elementary School. In addition, it is around the corner from our only Gang Intervention Program. Thank you to LAPD Southeast Station, Councilmember Tim McOsker & Staff along with Gardena PD for helping making this area safer.
Every Minute Counts.
Earlier this week, clean ups began along the eastbound 105 freeway easements between San Pedro Street to Stanford. These areas were hardcore crime riddled locations. Last week, the area on Avalon & the 105 suffered a homicide. The second homicide happened on Wednesday of this week in the same location. This area is less than two blocks from an elementary school and with 6 blocks of a middle school.