Legacy Park Neigborhood Watch News

National Preparedness Month

2008-09-02 00:09:00

Ready Kennesaw! September 2008 is National Preparedness Month Join those who are Prepared! Tornadoes, straight line winds, severe thunderstorms, hail, floods, winter storms.Kennesaw residents should prepare to care for their most valuable possessions-yourself and your family members. Common sense actions for one emergency event can apply to others. Obtaining a few supplies and having a plan are key to your safety. Show that you care-prepare! Each month for the next four months, The City of Kennesaw will be providing specific instructions that will help you to protect you and your family. For a limited investment, you can protect your lives and your future. * September: Plan: Have a NOAA weather radio; prepare personal disaster plans. * October: Prepare: Get supplies; first aid kit, flashlight & batteries, other items for kit. * November: Collect: Non-perishable food and water. * December: Give: Give preparedness items to family and friends. September Actions: Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios may be purchased at most retailers and are the primary tool for alerting people of weather and other emergencies. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, the National Weather Service (NWS) also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards - including natural (such as tornadoes or hurricanes) and environmental (such as chemical releases). NOAA weather radios will sound an alarm when the National Weather Service issues an emergency alert, followed by a broadcast with details about the emergency; some models can even be programmed for specific geographical areas, allowing you to determine the area(s) covered for which you receive alerts. Visit for more information. Develop a Preparedness Plan Make copies of important documents, such as birth certificates, insurance policies (personal, car, home, etc.), passports, driver licenses, lists of bank/investment accounts, etc. Place them in a zip lock bag and add them to your disaster kit next month. Pick two places to meet: one right outside your home in case of sudden emergency, like a fire; one outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an emergency out-of-state contact. Assure that all family members know your contact's number. After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Learn about Cobb County's outdoor warning system and what you should do if these sirens are activated, including seeking shelter in an interior room preferably with no windows on the lowest floor in a building. Locate the main electric box, water service main, and natural gas main. Learn how and when to turn off these utilities. Teach all responsible family members. Store necessary tools near gas and water shut-off valves. Contact your local gas or water department for instructions on how to turn these off if necessary during a crisis. Remember to turn off the utilities only if you suspect the lines are damaged or if you are instructed to do so. If you turn the gas off, a professional must turn it back on. If you have special health needs, please register on the Special Needs/Populations at Risk data base ( ). Learn more about planning for pets at . Review the Emergency Preparedness information at . You can learn more by contacting Lt Craig Graydon of the Kennesaw Police Department at or by phone at 770-422-2505.

Crime Stoppers Tip Line

2008-08-20 00:08:00

The Kennesaw Police Department has partnered with Atlanta Crime Stoppers to help solve crimes committed in the metro area. Crime Stoppers is a collaborative, multimedia approach to solving crime that involves the local community, law enforcement and the media. Concerned Citizens can submit information regarding a reported crime by calling the Tip Line at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or via the Crime Stoppers website: Crime Stoppers allows all persons who provide information to remain anonymous. Cash rewards may be awarded whenever the information submitted leads to an arrest.

Update Regarding Theft Alert Sent July 22

2008-08-05 00:08:00

From the Kennesaw Police Department: I wanted to take a moment to update everyone on events that have happened since the last update was sent out on July 22nd. During the past few weeks two separate groups of thieves were arrested after being caught in the act of committing residential Burglaries. A total of six people were arrested and charged with Burglary. All of the suspects were juveniles or young adults(Under 21). We are investigating further to try and determine if any of the suspects may have a connection to the recent thefts from autos mentioned in the last alert. Everyone is still asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police department as soon as possible. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments regarding this alert. Sincerely, Lt. Craig Graydon

Theft Alert

2008-07-22 00:07:00

During the last few days we have noticed an increase in thefts from autos. In almost all incidents the victim's car was left unlocked. We are asking for your assistance in preventing these types of crimes. Suggested actions include: - Don't leave parked cars unlocked - Remove valuable items from unattended vehicles. - Avoid parking on the street if possible. - Report any suspicious persons/cars - Pass this information along to your neighbors. If you have any information regarding possible suspects or have questions regarding crime prevention, please contact me at 770-422-2505 or email . Lt. Craig Graydon

100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. Press Release

2008-05-19 00:05:00

ALBANY,GA. -- Summer 2008 marks the fifth consecutive year that waves of law enforcement patrols in 159 Georgia counties will be cracking down on the dangerous, aggressive, and high-speed drivers who place thousands of innocent lives in peril on Georgia highways every summer. Let's face it. In Georgia, it's not the humidity bothering habitual speeders this summer, it's the H.E.A.T.! H.E.A.T. stands for "Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic." The 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. campaign is a multi-jurisdictional highway safety enforcement strategy designed to reduce high-fatality crash-counts during the potentially deadly summer holiday driving period from Memorial Day through the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays. This year, H.E.A.T. enforcement begins Monday, May 19th, on the same day as Georgia's statewide Click It Or Ticket safety belt enforcement initiative. Law enforcement agencies across the state are once again rolling-out a full-scale, high-profile enforcement mobilization to crackdown on the worst speed offenders. The summer-long enforcement campaign is designed to make those high-risk drivers feel the H.E.A.T. on their checkbooks, license points and insurance rates. H.E.A.T. means citations for speeding and aggressive driving.. Tickets for failing to buckle-up their kids or wear safety belts.. And jail time for drunk and drugged driving. Why? Because our highway safety data shows speed, impaired driving and unrestrained driving are still the top three causes of fatality crashes, not just during the summer holidays, but throughout the year. "So in 2008, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) will continue to coordinate one of the longest, toughest, and most ambitious Summer H.E.A.T. highway safety initiatives ever launched in this state," said GOHS Director Bob Dallas. "Waves of law enforcement patrols including police, sheriff's deputies, State Troopers and State Motor Carrier Compliance officers will help us crack-down on the high-speed motorists, the impaired motorists, and the unbuckled motorists who make highway travel a danger for the safe drivers across Georgia." "Our message to Georgia's high-risk drivers is clear," said GOHS Director Dallas. "Safety belt, DUI, and speed law violations will not be tolerated. So once again it's time to buckle-up, secure the kids in their safety seats, drive sober, and obey the speed limits during the long summer holiday driving period. Let's make them safe and keep them safe." Georgia's Highway Safety Director says there's another common sense advantage to slowing down this summer, and that's saving money. With holiday gas prices predicted to spike around $4.00 for a gallon of unleaded, motorists should regard speed as a costly formula for both higher fines and fuel costs. "Besides getting you a ticket, speeding, along with jack-rabbit-starts and sudden-stops wastes gas," said Director Dallas. "Your car's fuel efficiency begins to rapidly decrease at speeds over sixty mph. A lead-foot can lower your gas mileage by 5-percent around town and as much as 33-percent at highway speeds." "So as a rule of thumb, every five miles-an-hour you drive over sixty is like paying an additional twenty cents-a-gallon at the pump! For high-risk drivers who don't seem to care if speed is a killer on our roads, maybe now it matters if it's murder on their wallets," said Dallas. "Driving at the speed limit saves gas. We already know it saves lives. Why not do both this summer?" Speeding is risky business behind the wheel. Today the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety issued this statewide warning to high-risk drivers: "The countdown is done and the 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T. have officially begun. Somewhere in Georgia there's an officer with a ticket book waiting for speed law breakers during The 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T." Jim Shuler, Director Public Affairs Governor's Office of Highway Safety jshuler@gohs.state.ga.us Web: www.gahighwaysafety.org 34 Peachtree Street, Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30303