Sergeant Berumen representing the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, reported that there had been a down tick in Landers’ crime recently and only two burglaries were reported last month. There was an accident with the Off Road Vehicle associated with the Sheriff’s department’s off-road unit the Dust Devils. The deputy broke his leg, and the ORV was totalled.
Next up was Battalion Chief Chris Bowden, who reported that the brand new fire engine had been delivered to fire station 42, as well as an off road vehicle. A drone program with one operator has been added as well.
Meeting attendees were urged to register their cell phones, so that urgent warnings and evacuation notices may be received promptly. A Residential Assessment Program is also available, where a representative will assess your property for fire hazards and give advice on how to make your property more fire safe. Go to sbcfire.org for appointments and for more information.
3rd District County Supervisor Dawn Rowe’s Field representative Glen Harris reported that Caltrans will begin the Highway 247 road widening and highway improvement work on May 18th.
Birth certificates, death and marriage certificates can all be obtained from the public records office every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, at the Government building on White Feather Road.
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