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JANUARY 27, 2017 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3 Storm rolls through Canyon Lake leaving damage behind . . .
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fires, floods, law enforcement activities that may impact the City, chemical spills and gas leaks where rapid and accurate notification is essential for public safety.
The system is capable of dialing a high volume of phones per hour and delivering a recorded message to a per- son or an answering machine. The sys- tem is ideal for residents who may not be watching television or listening to the radio when an emergency message is issued. The system also can call cell phones and send e-mails.
Since the initiation of the system, many Canyon Lake residents have changed their phone numbers or gone strictly to cell phones. The City wants to make sure that everyone is in the data- base and will be contacted in the case of an emergency.”
That is why City officials urge resi- dents to take a few minutes and sign up for the service online on the City’s website at www.cityofcanyonlake.com. Once on the City’s website, click on Ser- vices then Disaster Preparedness. The short online form asks for information about alternate phone numbers, e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers.
Although residents can opt not to re- ceive emergency notifications, City of- ficials recommend that everyone partici-
pate. Those who previously have signed up and haven’t made changes to their contact information don’t need to sign up again.
Residents who wish to receive POA general community and event announcements should text POA to 25827.
Residents who experience power outages during a storm should call the Southern California Edison (SCE) 24- hour emergency hotline at 800-611-1911 to report the outage. It is the primary way for SCE to know there is a problem so crews can be deployed. Residents who experience outages can check the “Outage Center” at www.sce.com to learn what time they can expect power to be restored.
Free sandbags are available for residents who need them. Sandbags can be picked up daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. outside the gate at the fire station on Vacation Dr.
Residents are advised to bring their own shovel as there is no guarantee there will be one there. If there are no more sandbags, residents should call contact Community Patrol at 951-244- 6841, ext. 410, for assistance.
More storm photos are on page A15.
A view of the flooding and rainbow from Wirlaway Ct., looking toward Moonstone Beach.
Dignitaries gather to honor Community Award winners
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Com- merce 21st annual Board Installation and Community Awards Gala will be held tomorrow, Saturday, January 28, in the Holiday Bay Room at the Lodge. Festivites will include a sit-down din- ner, silent auction, presentation of Com- munity Awards and Installation of new Chamber Board of Directors.
This sold out event will have a num- ber of community dignitaries in atten- dance to honor the awardees including District Director Glenn Miller and Rep- resentative Debbie Herrera from Sena- tor Jeff Stone’s office, Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez, 67th Assembly Dis- trict, LEUSD Superintendent Dr. Doug Kimberly, Canyon Lake City Council and POA Board of Directors.
Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries will be the installing official with Chamber President Jim Randle, Secretary Debby Gagnon, Treasurer Jennie Ehrenkranz, Directors Dolores Badillo, Mike Irvin, Jeanne O’Dell, Matthew Svendsen, Ria Riley and Barry Walker taking the Oath of Office.
Every year the Chamber begins ac- cepting Community Award nominations from residents in December and Janu- ary. This year’s winners were notified last week and will be honored at the Gala tomorrow evening.
•Jordyn Strange is Youth of the Year. This award recognizes a Canyon Lake student who has exhibited academic excellence while being involved in the
community and participating in school activities.
•Donna Ritchie is Citizen of the Year. This award is for an individual who has enhanced the quality of life in Canyon Lake through outstanding community involvement.
•Shawna Bowen is Volunteer of the Year. This award is for an individual who has made a significant difference to the community through volunteerism. •The Bassmasters Club is Orgaization of the Year. This award is for a nonprofit organization whose programs have made a positive impact on the community. •Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is the Business of the Year. This award is for a Chamber member that provides exemplary customer service and superior products while supporting the Canyon Lake business community.
The Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses and individuals organized to encourage a strong local economy and quality of life by promoting and advancing the community, civic, cultural and educational development of the Canyon Lake area while providing a valuable forum for issues affecting local commerce and the general well-being of the community.
For more information, contact Chamber Executive Director Alison Burrafato at 951-244-6124.
The Bassmasters Club is this year’s recipient of the Camber’s “Organization of the Year” Community Award. The club will be honored at tomorrow’s Gala along with the other honorees. Pictured is Jude Donahue, a member of the Bassmasters Club.
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