Reliable Emergency News Easy to Access

Bad news spreads quickly and causes confusion. That is exactly what has been happening regarding the Creek Fire in Sylmar. We are all very concerned for our homes and our families and we want the most reliable information. Unfortunately, when we have the wrong information and we share it, things can get out of hand very quickly. We are lucky to live in the City of Glendale that provides many reliable, accurate sources from which we can get localized information. According to Tom Lorenz, director of Communications & Community Relations, “Here in the Montrose-La Crescenta Glendale area ‘we’ are the ‘accurate’ source for emergency information. If you live in the Montrose, La Crescenta or Glendale area, you need to follow the local Glendale, reliable sources for emergency information. Information from autogenerated social media apps are not put out by any public safety entity and is almost always inaccurate. Last night we received multiple inquiries about mandatory evacuations in parts of Glendale. Those reports were incorrect. There were no evacuations in the Montrose-La Crescenta area. We encourage everyone to get their news from the many City resources we have. It is local, and it is accurate.”

Should there be an emergency in Glendale, find all necessary emergency contacts at the city website glendaleca.gov and search “emergency communications” and “emergency preparedness response.” For tips on how to be prepared for wildfires, check out MyGlendaleCityNews.org. Social media sources you should follow, #Glendalecafire, @Glendalecafire, @Glendalepd, #Glendalepd, @MyGlendale.  

Here you can watch the live feed of all press conferences regarding the fire. For downed trees in Glendale, call Glendale Public Works at (818) 548-3950. For downed power lines in Glendale, call Glendale Water & Power at (818) 548-2011.

On a lighter note, if you are looking for some holiday cheer please join us for our Tri-Chamber Mega Mixer at USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 13 starting at 6 p.m. We are partnering with the Crescenta Valley and Sunland-Tujunga chambers to mix, mingle and give back. USC-Verdugo Hills will be providing a delicious meal complete with dessert, drinks and background holiday music. If you want to get in free just bring a new unwrapped toy valued at $15 and drop it in the Montrose Chamber box. It’s as simple as that. We are giving all of our donated toys to the Glendale Elks Lodge that is looking to bless 100 of the neediest families in the GUSD. All of our elected officials will be joining us, and we will have an expert sharing his insights on “How to Keep Your Business Alive in the Amazon Age.” We hope to see you there! USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, fourth floor council rooms.

Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce: Your source for all things local! Our mission is to actively support and enrich the community, vitality and pride of Montrose, to help preserve the historic district and small-town atmosphere, to promote economic stability and positive, productive relationships within Montrose and the surrounding communities.

Upcoming events
December business mixer on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., fourth floor council rooms, Glendale 91208.

Montrose Old Towne Christmas through Dec. 23, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Montrose Shopping Park.

2018 Annual Community Awards Recognition Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at Oakmont Country Club.

  melinda clarke