On October 6, 2009, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a press release stating that upcoming rainstorms may trigger large debris flows in hillside areas burned by the Station Fire. The City of Glendale takes the debris flow threat very seriously and has been dedicating considerable resources and staff time to planning for and mitigating this threat.
In August 2008, the City of Glendale joined LA County’s "Single-Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program." The objective of this program is to enhance environmental preservation efforts and reduce the litter associated with the use of these bags by developing a partnership among supermarkets, retailers, environmental groups, the plastic industry, local governments and the public. The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to reduce plastic bag usage by 30 percent by 2010 and 65 percent by 2013.
"Glendale Recycles" bags are available for purchase at the Public Works Administration Office (633 E. Broadway, Room 209), or at Ginger Bremberg Integrated Waste Management Facility (548 W. Chevy Chase Drive) for 50 cents each, for up to ten bags maximum per person. For questions regarding this program contact Alina Morshidian at (818) 548-3900.
West Nile Virus Alert
The West Nile Virus has been detected in sentinel chickens, dead birds and mosquito samples in Los Angeles County. It is recommended that Glendale residents take precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes, the vector responsible for the spread of the Virus.
