Neighbors can use this HCA Incident Alert Form or please also email the Board and IGI with a brief description of the crime or suspicious activity, time, and location by email.

Please download the Oak311 app as it is quite useful to submit issues to different City departments, i.e., potholes, non-functioning street lights, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, etc.

FOR ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO FLOCK SAFETY PLEASE START HERE.

Intervention Group is proud to serve you effective February 1, 2014!

CRESTMONT IGI PATROL NUMBER: 877-272-8765 (877-2-PATROL)

Benefits include:

• Unlimited calls during patrol hours

• Vacation Watch service

• Home Alarm response with IGI officer inspection

• Monthly security reports including OPD statistics (distributed by Crestmont designee)

• Incident reports on significant security issues within Crestmont (distributed by designee)

Intervention Group maintains a database of enrolled homeowners for identification and contact purposes. This information will remain confidential but is needed for your safety and emergency response delivery. Please complete the CONFIDENTIAL HOMEOWNERS OF CRESTMONT RESIDENT INFORMATION FORM and return immediately to an IG Patrol Officer or mail to:

Nathan Cook, IGI General Manager, P.O. Box 28521, Oakland, CA, 94604

Any questions, contact Nathan Cook at (510) 502-9653; interventiongroup@yahoo.com

CRESTMONT VACATION REQUEST FORM

COMMUNITY CONTACT INFORMATION

City of Oakland Council District #4

• District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran | District4@oaklandca.gov | (510) 238-7004

Oakland Police Department

• Emergency (Using land line) - Dial 9-1-1

• Emergency (Using cell phone) - Dial (510) 777-3211

• Non-Emergency - Dial (510) 777-3333 or TTY (510) 238-3254

• Sign up for Emergency Alerts

The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program

• (510) 446-2276

• MACRO@oaklandca.gov

Oakland Fire Department

• Emergency (Using land line) - Dial 9-1-1

• Non-Emergency Phone Listings

• Oakland Fire Safety Council <— information here on “Firescaping” or creating defensible spaces.

Intervention Group (IGI)

• Crestmont Patrol Number: (877) 272-8765 or (877) 2-PATROL

• Any questions, contact Nathan Cook at (510) 502-9653 or interventiongroup@yahoo.com

Oakland Public Works

• For Assistance: (510) 615-5566 or TTY (510) 238-3254

• Report a Problem to Oak311

National Night Out

• City of Oakland NNO Page

Oakland Neighborhood Watch

Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies, C.O.R.E.

• For Assistance: (510) 238-6351

Emergency Broadcast Radio Stations: KCBS 740 AM, KGO 810 AM, KNBR 680 AM, Radio Oakland 530 AM

This group of Beat 22Y neighbors works closely with City of Oakland and Oakland Police/Fire Department staff to promote public safety, awareness, inclusion and overall well-being in our community, through collaborative partnerships between residents, city staff and local law enforcement.

SPRING / SUMMER + FALL / WINTER

• Clear and remove debris the community channel drain that runs along your property (where applicable)

• Clear gutters and downspouts; ensure downspouts are working and pointing away from house

• Inspect areas around your home to remove any plants, soil or debris that may be impacting your property line and inspect for pets

• Pressure wash sidewalks and areas that have gathered moss and become slippery

• Inspect doors, windows, vents, and roof

• Keep curbs and sidewalk gutters clear of leaves and debris (dispose of in green bins – do not sweep them into the gutter)

• Inspect water sprinklers and water supplies for leaks and paper operations

• Check the storm drain near your house and use a rake to keep it clear of debris (see the City of Oakland’s Adopt-a-Drain program.)

• Inspect Air Conditioner

• Check that backflow prevention devices on sewer laterals/cleanouts are functioning properly – or consult a plumber to have one installed.

• Trim trees on your property to help them handle wind and rain; call a certified arborist to inspect your trees if you observe unusual leaning or dead branches

• Check out your local hardware store for flood prevention tools and techniques such as using sandbags to divert water away from your property or prevent it from coming in through doors and basement windows

• Inspect fire chimneys for annual cleaning

• Check in with friends, family and neighbors who may need assistance during extreme weather

• Pack a “go bag” to evacuate quickly in the event of a urgent weather related event

• Have insurance policies handy (tip: take photos of each room in your home beforehand)

• Review emergency procedures and evacuation plans at your children’s schools, your work, and your home

• Make sure you have emergency supplies to last for at least three days, including enough water, food, medicine and other supplies for family members and pets