Area briefing
SAFE SUMMER NIGHTS TO INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS AND FUN
Two Safe Summer Nights celebrations are planned to promote peace and safety and give residents a chance to get to know each other while enjoying free entertainment and food.
The events are set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 21 at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave., and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Kelly Elementary School, 1900 J St.
City of Las Vegas officials, local nonprofit groups and neighbors are invited to enjoy music, children's games, face painting, refreshments and fun. Free hot dogs, chips and water will be served while supplies last. Area residents also can learn about summer youth activities, health services, community safety, money management programs, adult education opportunities, living assistance and more.
Partners in the annual Safe Summer Nights program, which kicked off May 31 this year, include the city of Las Vegas, the Sunrise Children's Foundation, the Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council, Walmart, KCEP-FM 88.1, Univision and the Clark County School District.
For more information about these events, call 229-5406.
EXTREME HEAT PROMPTS OPENING OF COOLING STATIONS
Extra cooling stations recently opened in an effort to help hydrate homeless individuals, according to the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition.
The cooling stations are in addition to the coalition's Inclement Weather Shelter Program, which provides seasonal shelter on an as-needed basis. The program also provides funding for long-term day shelters during the summer. The National Weather Service determines what constitutes hazardous weather conditions.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and The Salvation Army serve as the coalition's summer day-shelters. Cooling stations are open seven days a week. Hours and locations are:
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for men only.
The Salvation Army, 31 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for adults only.
The Shade Tree, 1 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for women and children only.
The Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., Henderson, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Residents can call 211 to find the nearest cooling station or visit helphopehome.org.
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD SEEKS APPLICANTS
Applicants are being sought to objectively review citizen complaints and internal affairs investigations filed against Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department peace officers and corrections officers. Candidate submissions for the 25-member Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Citizen Review Board are due June 30.
The board expects to fill at least one vacancy for an upcoming term set to run Jan. 1, 2013 to Jan. 4, 2016, Clark County officials said. Board membership is voluntary and unpaid. The Clark County Commission and the Las Vegas City Council each appoint members.
Applicants must be residents of unincorporated Clark County or the city of Las Vegas, cannot have any felony convictions, cannot be an elected official, cannot be a present or former Metropolitan Police Department officer, peace officer or corrections officer and cannot be the spouse, sibling or parent of a department peace officer. Applicants do not necessarily need to possess any police or investigative skills.
Applications may be obtained from www.citizenreviewboard.com.
Potential members must have a flexible schedule. All members who are selected must complete two mandatory training sessions each year, attend the Citizens Police Academy, take part in a police ride-along and complete 50 hours of training before serving on the board.
WOMEN SOUGHT TO SERVE AS POLICE OFFICERS
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department plans a women's recruitment seminar 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at its headquarters, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building B.
Women who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 828-3111 or visit lvmpd.com.
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO REPORT GREEN POOLS TO CODE ENFORCEMENT
Clark County is asking residents to call code enforcement if they see green pools, which are standing pools of water that can attract disease-carrying insects.
Residents of unincorporated Clark County can report green pools by calling 455-4191 or filing a complaint at clarkcountynv.gov. Las Vegas residents can call 229-6615, Henderson residents can call 267-3950 and North Las Vegas residents can call 633-1677.
Green pools are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which carry potentially serious diseases, such as West Nile Virus, county officials said. There were 11 cases of West Nile reported in the county last year, up from zero in 2011, officials said.
Since 2010, the county has drained more than 350 green pools, including more than 30 in May. Mosquito larvae thrive in warmer water, making the summer the busiest time of year for dealing with the problem.
County commissioners recently declared the warmer months as Report Green Pools Season.
NFPA CONFERENCE & EXPO TO INCLUDE SEMINARS, EXHIBITS AND MORE
The National Fire Protection Association's annual NFPA Conference & Expo is planned through Thursday at the Mandalay Bay convention center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The industry event will include informational sessions, seminars and more than 330 vendors showcasing exhibits featuring the latest technology in fire protection, electrical safety and home security.
The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation will be collecting charitable donations on-site from conference attendees.
The conference is set to cover fire safety issues impacting everything from technological advancements to day-to-day living.
Presentations are to include electric vehicle training for first responders, a fire risk analysis dealing with the Statue of Liberty and an assessment of wildfire regulatory and planning tools.
To register for the conference and expo or for more information, visit nfpa.org/conference.
CLASSES TO TEACH KIDS HOW TO STAY SAFE
Nevada Child Seekers plans to offer radKIDS classes Saturdays from Saturday to July 21 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway, Henderson.
The classes are set for 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 6-8 and 10:30 a.m.-noon for ages 9-12. The sessions are to teach kids to avoid and escape dangerous situations, such as abuse, bullying and abduction. Parents will receive tools to help reinforce the safety skills that are learned.
Registration can be conducted at cityofhenderson.com under the parks and recreation section or in person at the Silver Springs Recreation Center.
For more information, visit nevadachildseekers.org or call 458-7009.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL ADDED NEAR NEW CITY HALL
A traffic signal was recently installed at Lewis Avenue and Main Street in conjunction with the recent opening of the new Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St.
The $93,000 signal construction was conducted to improve vehicular mobility and enhance pedestrian safety and access for building visitors, according to the city of Las Vegas.
The Lewis Avenue-Main Street intersection sees about 24,000 vehicles per day and hundreds of pedestrians, the city said.
FIRE STATION GRAND OPENING SET IN SUN CITY SUMMERLIN
The grand opening of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue's Station No. 107 is slated for 10 a.m. June 19 at 9398 Sundial Drive in Sun City Summerlin.
Local dignitaries and members of the fire department are set to attend the dedication ceremony.
For more information, visit lasvegasnevada.gov/government/fire.htm.
LIFEGUARD CAMP TO START MONDAY AT PAVILION CENTER POOL
A Junior Lifeguard Camp for children 12 to 15 is planned for Mondays through Fridays, Monday to June 22, July 9-13 and Aug. 6-10, at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive.
Participants will receive American Red Cross adult CPR certification and learn essential pool lifesaving skills. The cost is $45 per week.
For more information, call 229-1488.
SEWER PROJECT ALONG STRETCH OF SAHARA AVENUE CAUSES LANE CLOSURES
Lane restrictions are scheduled to be in effect through at least June 22 on Sahara Avenue between Rancho Del Vista Street and Mount Everest Drive due to a sewer rehabilitation project, according to the Clark County Water Reclamation District.
The two inside lanes on westbound and eastbound Sahara Avenue and the center lane will be restricted from Rancho Del Vista Street to Mount Everest Drive. Left turns will be forbidden in the construction zone.
Work is set to take place 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lane restrictions will be in place during nonworking hours, with trenches and safety barriers in place.
Sewer collection lines will be replaced and relined, temporary bypass pumps and lines will be installed and manholes will be rehabilitated.
For more information, call the project hot line at 668-8668 or visit thelvpipeline.com.
LIFEGUARD EDUCATION PROGRAM PLANNED AT FIVE COUNTY WATER PARKS
Clark County is offering its new Lifeguard Education Awareness program, with classes scheduled at five of its water parks.
The eight-week LEAP program is for ages 11 to 18 and includes swimming instruction, lifeguard training, CPR certification, field trips, guest speakers and information about water-related careers.
The program is planned at Sunrise Neighborhood Pool, 2240 Linn Lane; Walnut Water Park, 3055 N. Walnut Road; Parkdale Water Park, 3200 Ferndale St.; Whitney Neighborhood Pool, 5712 E. Missouri Ave.; and Cambridge Water Park, 3930 Cambridge St.
Those who are interested must inquire with a school counselor or at a Clark County recreation center to receive a referral and fill out an application.
For more information, call 455-8508.
CLARK COUNTY SEEKS TO FILL 60-PLUS FIREFIGHTER AND PARAMEDIC POSITIONS
Clark County is set to accept applications June 19 through July 3 to fill more than 60 firefighter and paramedic positions.
Applications must be submitted at clarkcountynv.gov. The county will accept only the first 2,500 applications.
The department has more than 600 paid firefighters and 180 volunteer firefighters responding to more than 120,000 emergency calls annually from 42 fire stations throughout the county. The department also provides inspection, investigation and specialized services, such as search and rescue and swift water rescue.
County firefighters protect almost 900,000 residents and 42 million visitors a year in a 7,420-square-mile area that includes the Strip, McCarran International Airport, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and outlying communities, such as Laughlin and Bunkerville.
For more information, visit clarkcountynv.gov or call the county's firefighter hot line at 455-2233.
AGENCIES SEEK PUBLIC'S INPUT ON DISASTER CONCERNS
The city of Las Vegas' Office of Emergency Management has launched a regional effort to review the risks posed by man-made and natural disasters and identify ways to reduce any subsequent damage.
The city is conducting the effort in cooperation with Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Clark County, the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, the Southern Nevada Health District, the Clark County Water Reclamation District and the Clark County School District.
The agencies are looking for the public's input regarding their concerns about natural and human-caused hazards. Residents can provide their feedback through a hazard mitigation questionnaire available on the city of Las Vegas' emergency management website, lvalert.com. The feedback is to be incorporated into the development of the 2012 Clark County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The city of Las Vegas is in the process of updating the plan, which was authorized in 2005. The plan is required under the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 in order for jurisdictions to be eligible to receive certain forms of federal disaster assistance.
The plan helps agencies prioritize future action to reduce the damage from the risks of fire, flooding, severe winter storms and a number of additional hazards that the region is susceptible to.
A draft of the plan is scheduled to be available for public comment early next month and be posted at lvalert.com.
THE SHADE TREE RECEIVES $35,000 GRANT
The Shade Tree recently received a $35,000 grant from the Starbucks community program Vote. Give. Grow.
The Shade Tree, a nonprofit organization based at 1 W. Owens Ave., North Las Vegas, shelters women, children and their pets affected by domestic violence.
The sum was the largest Vote. Give. Grow. grant awarded in Nevada. The funds will be used to provide nutritious meals and snacks to residents of the 364-bed shelter.
For more information, visit theshadetree.org or call 385-0072.
