CIBERT OPEN HOUSE

Come to the Channel Islands Beach Emergency Response Team’s Open House

Saturday,   October 2

11 AM – 2 PM

Channel Islands Beach CSD Office

353 Santa Monica Drive

Everyone is invited.   See what your neighbors have learned in CERT classes about how to be prepared for any disaster. Free hot dogs.  Mark your calendars.

To take the next CERT class offered by the Oxnard Fire Department, visit:

http://fire.countyofventura.org/CERT/schedule.asp

Or Call Deborah O’Malia at 805-385-7717.

SEWER INFORMATION:Important Sewer Info: PLEASE READ: The District needs your help in preventing sewer back ups and costly maintenance expenses. Did you know that the majority of sewer system back ups and maintenance expenses are related to grease or other prohibited items being placed down the drain. By not placing those items down your drain you will avoid the potential of a back up in your private sewer lateral. Private sewer lateral issues are the customer responsibility and any damage resulting from the back up must be paid by the customer.  In addition to minimizing your liabilities the elimination of these items from the waste stream will help control cost for everybody in our community by reducing unnecessary sewer back ups and maintenance activities in the public collection system.  Below is a list of prohibited items commonly found in our wastewater system: DO NOT PLACE DOWN THE DRAIN:
Wet Ones or baby wipes
Clothing or fabric of any sort
Any fats, oils or grease (cooking or otherwise)
Feminine Hygiene applicators
Prescription drug bottles
Condoms
Other prohibited items include paints, solvents, pesticides, gasoline and prescription drugs.Simply put, only human waste, toilet paper, clothes washer water, sink and shower drain water should be going down your sewer.

ONLINE BILL PAY FAQ's PLEASE CLICK HERE

Still have bill pay questions??? Please email customerservice@channelislandsbeachcsd.com

PROPERTY PROTECTION- Residents are reminded to secure all of your personal items out of public view and lock your homes and vehicles. Items left in plain sight and unsecured doors can encourage crimes of opportunity. Residents are encouraged to contact Sheriffs Department regarding suspicious activity 805-654-9511.

ONLINE BILL PAY SERVICE IS HERE: Online bill pay is up and running. Please go to the home page to pay your bill online now and view your statements!!!

NEW WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS: will be considered at the District's September 8, 2009 Board Meeting. If adopted, the regulations will take effect September 9, 2009. A few key elements of the water conservation regulations are as follows:
-No hosing down of hard paved surfaces
-When washing your vehicle your hose must be equipped with a self closing spray nozzel
-Irrigating of landscaping is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 am-4:00pm
-Watering duration limited to ten minutes per station per day for areas irrigated by sprinklers
-No excessive water flow or runoff, irrigation water must not runoff onto hard or paved surfaces.
-Leaks must be repaired within 10 days of being notified of the leak

Your Channel Islands Beach Emergency Response Team (CIBERT) reminds you to be READY in the event of a disaster.
One important way to protect your family is to have an emergency kit.
The RED CROSS recommends that each household have three types of emergency kits:

1. GO KIT: This is a small compact kit kept by your door or under your bed should you have to evacuate quickly. This kit should include some of the following: Small amount of food and water, change of clothing, medications, flash light, a first aid kit and copies of important documents.

2. CAR/OFFICE KIT: This kit should include the same items as the GO KIT but have enough supplies to last up to two days without assistance. This kit should aslo include a sturdy pair of walking shoes.

3. HOME KIT: This is the largest of the three kits. It should contain enough supplies to last you and your family four weeks without utilities. Food should be nonperishable and edible without heat or water. It is also estimated that each member of the house needs one gallon of water per day.

WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE: The District strongly encourages each customer to take water conservation at their property seriously and begin implementing good water practices. In the coming months the District Board will be considering the adoption of a water waste ordinance that will limit certain kinds of water use and require customers to practice good water habits. Check the District Board meeting agendas or give us a call to review the ordinance or if you have any questions as to how you can conserve water at your property. Please check the water conservation tab to the left.

UNDERGROUNDING UPDATE: Please click here for the memo regarding the undergrounding in our community.

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MAIL THEFTS:
Mail thefts in the beach area are on the rise. Everyone is reminded not to place mail with checks or valuables unattended in your home mailbox. Additionally UPS and FED EX deliveries have become the target of thieves. Try to schedule your deliveries when you or a neighbor are able to take possession of the package. If you witness suspicious activity call the Sheriff @ 654-2311.

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