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Supervisor Mandelman Public Safety Town Hall March 10

8 Mar 2023
Message from Supervisor Mandelman

Dear Neighbor,

Join me next Friday, March 10, for a District 8 Public Safety Town Hall with DA Brooke Jenkins, SFPD Chief Bill Scott, SF SAFE, and other representatives from your City government. 

District 8 Public Safety Town Hall
5:30 – 7:00 pm. Friday, March 10
Upper Noe Recreation Center Auditorium
295 Day Street, San Francisco

I’ll be moderating this community conversation and asking your questions about public safety and street conditions in your neighborhood and citywide.

Our panel will include: 

  • District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
  • SFPD Chief Bill Scott
  • Healthy Streets and Operations Center Director Sam Dodge
  • District 8 Public Safety Liaison Dave Burke
  • SF SAFE Executive Director Kyra Worthy

Register today and help us spread the word!

For more information about the panel, email MandelmanStaff@sfgov.org. If you can’t join us in-person, email your question for the panel in advance and watch the Town Hall virtually on Facebook Live.

See you there,
Rafael

Postponed

3 Mar 2023

Resilient Diamond Heights Meeting
Saturday, March 4, 2-3:30 pm
St. Aidan’s Church 

Due to few sign ups, our RDH Meeting is postponed. Please reply to let us know if you have suggestions about reconvening our Resilient Diamond Heights meetings. We need to step up our important planning for helping our neighborhood before, during and after whatever emergencies and disasters might occur in our neighborhood.

Stay safe and well,
Resilient Diamond Heights Steering Committee

Glen Park Women Hall of Fame Presentation March Photo Exhibit at Glen Park Library 

3 Mar 2023

Evelyn Rose, Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project, has created a month-long exhibit at the Glen Park Branch Library for Women’s History Month March 2023. The exhibit honors 21 women associated with the Glen Park district (including Diamond Heights) who strove to make a difference.
Evelyn opens the exhibit on March 1 with a presentation at 6:00 pm at the Glen Park Library.

Celebrate the achievements of important women from our neighborhoods!

Resilient Diamond Heights Outdoor In Person Meeting

22 Feb 2023

Saturday, March 4, 2-3:30 pm

St. Aidan’s Church Driveway at 101 Gold Mine Drive

RDH would like to welcome all back to in person meetings. We plan to meet Saturday, March 4, from 2:00-3:30pm outside on the at St. Aidan’s Church driveway at 101 Gold Mine Drive across from the Diamond Heights Shopping Center. The meeting will be open to the public and will be advertised to the broader community. Please forward this message to your email lists. More volunteers are needed to prepare our neighborhood for emergencies.

The agenda will include:
   *Updates on RDH goals and activities
   *Planning for an activation drill for the use of St. Aidan’s as a Neighborhood Support Center in an emergency or disaster
    * Review of plans for the physical organization of the church for disaster response

Please reply to let us know if you plan to attend so that we know if we have enough attendance for a good meeting. Though we are not back to providing full meals, we will have refreshments including Jill Borofka’s homemade rice crispy treats.

Diamond Heights Blvd. Median Project Workday Saturday, February 18, 9:00 am  – 12 noon

14 Feb 2023

Join us to pick up trash and work on the medians in Diamond Heights!

Due to the rains, the medians provide a beautiful green landscape. We need more volunteers to make sure that the landscape is maintained and does not become overgrown.  Please come out and help us!

The Median Project has a new Project Director – Mike Davis. Mike is the volunteer you see frequently working on the medians in the yellow safety jacket. Mike has repaired the drip irrigation system with the assistance of the Bureau of Urban Forestry, kept the grass trimmed, weeds pulled and trashed picked up for over a year now.  Many thanks to Mike for all his work and for taking on new leadership!

Date: Saturday, February 18
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon – Join us for even an hour or two. 
Location: Meet at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church on DH Blvd. at Gold Mine Dr. next to Safeway.
Work: Pull weeds and pick up trash on the median islands. 
No gardening experience required. Tools and safety jackets will be provided. Bathrooms available.
Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Please reply to let us know if you plan to help out. Future Work Days will be the Third Saturday of the month: February 18, March 18 and on into 2023.

Help Keep our Median Islands Attractive!

DHCA Announcement: Median Project Volunteer Work Day Jan. 21

17 Jan 2023

Diamond Heights Blvd. Median Project Workday
Saturday, January 21st, 9:00 am  – 12 noon
Join us to pick up trash and work on the medians in Diamond Heights!


Date: Saturday, January 21st
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon – Join us for even an hour or two. 
Location: Meet at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church on DH Blvd. at Gold Mine Dr. next to Safeway
Work: Pull weeds and pick up trash on the median islands. 
No gardening experience required. Tools and safety jackets will be provided. Bathrooms available.
Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Please reply to let us know if you plan to help out. Future Work Days will be the Third Saturday of the month: January 21 and on into 2023.

The Median Project has been active since 2014 providing attractive median islands for Diamond Heights!

DHCA Announcement: Registration Link for Supervisor Mandelman’s Virtual Public Safety Meeting Jan. 23rd

13 Jan 2023

Registration Link for Virtual Diamond Heights Public Safety Meeting January 23rd, 6:30 pm

Please use this link to register for the virtual meeting:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkde6gqzwrG915r-px75oDr-gY9PavPNW9

At the request of the DHCA, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman will host a virtual Diamond Heights Public Safety Meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm. Capt. Derrick Lew – Ingleside SFPD Captain, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins will join the Supervisor. 

Please reply to this message to submit questions for the meeting. Questions may also be submitted to dhcasf@gmail.com.

The meeting will be an opportunity to receive an overview of crimes in the neighborhood and ask what efforts are being taken to decrease crime in Diamond Heights.

Stay safe and well.

All the best for 2023!

Betsy for the DHCA

DHCA Announcement: Virtual Diamond Heights Public Safety Meeting Jan. 23rd at 6:30 pm

5 Jan 2023

Virtual Diamond Heights Public Safety Meeting January 23rd, 6:30 pm

At the request of the DHCA, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman will host a virtual Diamond Heights Public Safety Meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm. Capt. Derrick Lew – Ingleside SFPD Captain, and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins will join the Supervisor. We thank Jackie Prager in the Supervisors office for scheduling all these attendees.

The meeting will be an opportunity to receive an overview of crimes in the neighborhood and ask what efforts are being taken to decrease crime in Diamond Heights.

Since this will be a virtual meeting, a future announcement will describe how to register for the meeting and how to submit questions in advance.

Stay safe, well and dry. All the best for 2023!

DHCA/RDH Announcement: Storm Resources for Tonight and Tomorrow

3 Jan 2023

Get Ready for Winter Storms – Alert from The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management encourages you, and your neighbors, to consider taking the following steps to prepare for upcoming Winter storm activity.
 
Before the StormSign up for AlertSF by texting your Zip Code to 888-777 to receive real-time emergency alerts.Check your supplies and make sure you have what you need on hand: http://www.sf72.org/supplies.Check on friends and family who may need assistance preparing for the storm, especially the elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities.Remove debris and sweep up any leaves from sidewalks and storm drains to keep them from getting clogged. Join San Francisco’s Adopt a Drain and Rain Guardians programs to “adopt” one of the 25,000 storm drains (or catch basins) or rain gardens in our beautiful City and pledge to keep it free of debris and help minimize risk of flooding. 
SANDBAGS:If you live in an area that floods, Public Works will provide San Francisco residents and businesses up to five free sandbags leading up to and during severe rainstorms. Sandbags can be retrieved daily between 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Public Works operations yard, Marin Street/Kansas Street gate. Bring proof of address. Sandbags also are sold at many local hardware and home improvement stores.Elevate belongings in garages or basements. 
During the Storm
 
Contacting the City:Keep 9-1-1 available for life and safety emergencies. Report non-life threatening storm-related issues such as clogged catch basins, residential or street flooding, sewer backups, or wastewater odors to 311 online at sf311.org, on the 311 mobile app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1.Stay informed:Tune-in to KCBS (740 AM or 106.9 FM), local TV channels, or social media (@sf_emergency; @sfwater; @sfpublicworks; @sfdph ) for emergency advisories and instructions. 
Stay Safe:Avoid driving during heavy rains and winds. If you have to be out, then stay away from flooded areas and downed power lines, whether in a car or on foot. Do not drive through water more than 6 inches deep.If the power goes out, unplug and turn off appliances. Leave one light on to signal when power is restored.Avoid using candles during power outages to prevent fire hazards. Use flashlights or head lamps instead.Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.Check on friends and family who may need assistance during the storm, especially elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities. 
After the StormCheck your home or business for flood damage and contact your insurer or landlord. Information about how to file a claim for injury, property damage or loss caused by the City and County of San Francisco can be found at sfcityattorney.org/claims or by calling (415) 554-3900. Claims filed will be investigated and evaluated by the City Attorney’s Office Claims Division.If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, call 9-1-1. Then call PG&E at (800) 743-5000.Keep children and pets away from floodwaters and avoid outdoor areas that have been recently flooded. Remove shoes and wipe paws before returning indoors.If the power is off, throw away all discolored or foul-smelling food, especially meat, poultry, and fish, in the refrigerator. Freezer foods may last from 48 to 72 hours if the freezer is full and the door remains closed. If in doubt, throw it out.Continue reporting clogged catch basins, street flooding, sewer backups or wastewater odors to 311 online at sf311.org, on the 311 mobile app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1.Check on friends and family who may need assistance after the storm, especially the elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities. 
For more severe storm safety information, visit www.sf72.org.
 
Please take every step possible to protect the health and well being of yourself, your household and your neighbors.
 
SFDEM

Join Us on Saturday on the Medians!

15 Nov 2022

Diamond Heights Blvd. Median Project Workday
Saturday, November 19th, 9:00 am  – 12 noon
Join us to pick up trash and work on the medians in Diamond Heights!

The blue, yellow and orange flags on the medians indicate the location of an empty gopher basket. Sadly over 250 plants installed by the Median Project have died in the last five years. Soon we will ask your help in installing new  drought-tolerant, low growing plants.

The Median Project wishes to thank Harbor Villa Restaurant for their support in past years. Staff volunteered at our workdays and provided delicious food trays for our volunteer lunches before the pandemic prohibited our lunch gatherings. Harbor Villa Restaurant, we will miss your presence in Diamond Heights!

Join us for our volunteer workday!
Date: Saturday, November 19th  
Time: 9:00 am to 12 noon – Join us for even an hour or two. 
Location: Meet at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church on DH Blvd. at Gold Mine Dr.
Work: Pull weeds, trim grass and pick up trash on the median islands. 
No gardening experience required. Tools and safety jackets will be provided. Bathrooms available.
Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Please reply to let us know if you plan to help out. Future Work Days will be the Third Saturday of the month: December 17, January 21 and on into 2023.

The Median Project has been active since 2014 providing more attractive median islands for Diamond Heights!