Right to Rest SB 608 - What's your opinion?

There is new legislation that has recently been introduced to the CA State Senate that will drastically effect the way law enforcement can handle homeless individuals and loitering in public places. Please take the time to look at this, speak to your neighbors and friends, think about how this may alter what, if anything, our law enforcement representatives can do about areas like Jan Park. I strongly encourage everyone to think about this bill and act, whatever side of the conversation you fall on. Contact our local state representative, Jim Nielsen and let him know your thoughts as citizens within his district. You can find his website at http://nielsen.cssrc.us/ his Capitol office information is:

Capitol Office

State Capitol, Room 4062
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 651-4004
Fax: (916) 651-4904

If this legislation sounds familiar, it's because we saw this introduced in the House as AB-5 a few years ago. http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml

Read up on this new proposed legislation, and share your thoughts with your representatives, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District, the local sheriff's department at the community meeting coming up, and with your neighborhood watch groups.Government is for the governed!


http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2015/3/2/homeless-bill-rights.html

https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/03/02/18769367.php

from Sac Sheriff's Communtiy Meetings and POP Officers via Nextdoor

Sheriff's Neighborhood Quarterly Community Meetings17h ago

Sherrie Carhart from Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

What is POP? Community Policing is called Problem Oriented Policing, or POP. Crime Prevention works with POP in educating the public about preventing the crime, reporting, awareness of suspicious activities and persons and hardening the target. Our POP Team handles quality of life issues as well as picking up all the other areas that patrol deputies don’t regularly get to do.

At the quarterly community meetings, residents provide information to POP about their immediate law enforcement concerns and issues. POP Deputies investigate those problem locations and work to provide relief and solutions to residents. Deputies also relay information about the community and provide answers to your questions.

Please mark these dates and times on your calendar and we encourage you to attend and participate.

Arden, Arden-Arcade 1st Tuesday, 6:00pm
North Service Center
2500 Marconi Ave., Sacramento Jan 6, Mar 3

Orangevale 2nd Tuesday, 6:00pm
Orangevale Recreation and Park District
6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale (south of Oak) Jan 13, Mar 10

Fair Oaks 4th Tuesday, 6:00pm
La Vista High School
4501 Bannister Rd, F.O.(North of Winding Wy) Jan 27, Mar 24

Old Foothill Farms 2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm
Pioneer Elementary School
5816 Pioneer Wy., Sacramento Jan 14, Mar 11

North Highlands/New Foothill Farms 1st Thursday, 5:30pm
North Highlands Community Center *changed meeting date
moved Jan 15-New Years
6040 Watt Ave, North Highlands Jan 15, Mar 5

Antelope 2nd Thursday, 6:00pm
Antelope/North Highlands Library
4235 Antelope Rd., Antelope Jan 8, Mar 12

Elverta, Rio Linda, Garden Hwy,McClellan 1st Wednesday,5:30pm
Rio Linda Depot
6730 Front Street, Rio Linda Jan 7, Mar 4

Carmichael 3rd Tuesday, 6:00pm
Del Campo High School, Library
4925 Dewey Drive, Carmichael Jan 20, Mar 17

Sheriff's Marconi Service Center
2500 Marconi Ave. #100 Sacramento, CA 95821
(916) 876-5700 8:00am– 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Sheriff's Dewey Service Center
5484 Dewey Dr. #235 Fair Oaks, CA 95628
10:00am– 5:00pm Mon, Wed, Fri (916) 903-7480
Limited hours: closed Tues, Thursday and weekends

Commander; Captain Matthew Morgan 874-1013
Assistant Commander; Lieutenant Darin Griem 874-1013

Problem Oriented Policing Sergeant Chris Guerrero 874-1013
Deputy Dave Mcentire Arden, Arden Arcade
Deputy Rebecca Purdy Carmichael
Deputy Dennis Peyton Antelope
Deputy Dave Mcentire Old Foothill Farms
Deputy Greg Steindorf North Highlands, Rio Linda
Elverta, New Foothill Farms
Shared Responsibility Orangevale and Fair Oaks

DA Community Prosecutor- Joy Smiley

North Crime Prevention Specialist; Sherrie Carhart scarhart@sacsheriff.com
Office Manager; Francie Fitzsimmons mfitzsimmons@sacsheriff.com

***Training for new groups*** -Neighborhood Watch Start Up for Your Street
If you're interested in leading a group or want to know about how to actively partner with Sacramento County Sheriff's Department attend the basic class for starting a Neighborhood Watch. The class is 1.5 hours long and is designed for leaders only. January 19th, 2015 Monday at 6pm (Martin Luther King Holiday)
North Sheriff's Service Center, Community Room, 2500 Marconi Avenue.
No reservation needed.

To view crime stats for your area, 'crimereports.com'. Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has contracted with ‘crimereports.com’ for community awareness and data information and it is updated daily. These crime statistics and maps show: crimes, location, dates. This information can be shared and emailed to a 2nd party.

with the Sheriff's Department

Shared with Sacramento Sheriff North Divison in Crime & Safety

Join us on Nextdoor to see more news like this: https://lincolnbarretthills.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

Crime Report-11/3/2014 and Submit a Tip Info

To find more information, visit https://www.crimereports.com/

• Breaking & Entering
  10/22/2014
  6500 Block ROLLING WAY
  Send To Friend
• Theft from Vehicle
  10/22/2014
  4700 Block MANZANITA AVE
  Send To Friend
• Theft
  10/22/2014
  4700 Block MANZANITA AVE
  Send To Friend
• Theft
  10/24/2014
  4400 Block

• 
• Do not use this tipping system to report crimes in progress.
  If you want to report a crime in progress, please call 911.
  How it works
  The Sheriff's Department uses a third party company called TipSoft to collect tips and provide follow-up messages through their servers located in Canada. TipSoft does not track information on tipsters which makes this service completely anonymous. If you would like a detective to contact you back directly, you can provide your name and phone number. After submitting a tip, you can click here to follow-up on an existing tip. To report a crime in progress, call 911, do not use any of these features to reports crimes in progress.
  1. Online Tip Form
  You can use our secure online tip form to submit your tip anonymously online. The online tip form allows you to provide tip information and attach a photo. When submitting a tip online, you have the option of selecting a password to retrieve secure and anonymous 2-way messages from investigators and to follow-up on the status of your tip. Using your password, you can also login and provide additional information and photos for investigators. Click here to follow-up on an existing tip. If you would like a detective to contact you back directly, you can provide your name and phone number.
  2. Smartphone Apps 
  If you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, you can download the free TipSubmit phone app from the iTunes Store or the Android Marketplace. The smartphone apps allow you to submit a tip, attach photos and video clips stored on your phone, track the status of your tip and receive secure and anonymous 2-way messages from investigators. The smartphone app can also be password protected for your security. Download the app here: iPhone App or Android App.
  Instructional Videos: Installing the Apps, Using iPhone App and Using Android App. If you would like a detective to contact you back directly, you can provide your name and phone number.
  3. Text-a-Tip*
  You can also SMS text a tip to CRIMES (274637), use our keyword SSD and provide a tip. Text-a-tips messages can only contain 160 characters and will not accept photos or videos. Investigators will be able to SMS text you back through the TipSoft's anonymous SMS servers located in Canada. See how the anonymous SMS servers work.
  
  Instructional Video: Sending a tip through Text-a-Tip
  
  Examples:
  To: 274637
  Message: SSD John Doe is selling drugs on the corner of Main St and Oak Bl between 10pm & 2am.
  
  To: 274637
  Message: SSD The shooting suspect from last night's homicide is John Doe. He lives at 1234 Main St.

  *Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. TipSoft: Terms and Conditions,Privacy Policy, Terms of Use

  4. Tip Line - 916 • 874 • TIPS (8477)
  Our trained call takers are available to take your tips 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via our telephone tip line. You can remain 100% anonymous when providing your tips for our investigators.
•  To find more information about the Submit A Tip Program http://www.sacsheriff.com/Pages/Services/Tips.aspx

Reports from Nextdoor.com

https://lincolnbarretthills.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

Activity in Jan ParkJust now

Carmen Hirkala from Lincoln/Barrett Hills

Recent calls to law enforcement that folks should know about are:

- Young adults setting off bottle rockets around 9:30 p.m. on 7/15-sheriff's helicopter responded
- Silver sedan with homeless gentleman frequenting the park for the last several months parking on Jan Drive and using the port-a-potty. Confirmed with vendor responsible for cleaning the port-a-potty possession of pornographic material on the man.
- One older caucasian man with white long beard, one african american younger (30's) man, and one red/brunette haired caucasian female in her 40's/50's riding bikes in park with lots of collected materials with them. Hostile and aggressive to visitors in the park and neighbors. Sheriff's Dept. responded, but group had left before they arrived.
- Bikes stolen from carport near park between 6-11 p.m. in the last 10 days.

Please please call the sheriff's dept. if you see or hear any suspicious behavior and many thanks to our active neighbors who make the difference in keeping our neighborhood safe.

Shared with Lincoln/Barrett Hills only in Crime & Safety

Also, keep in touch with us on Facebook, just follow the link button on the top left sidebar.

https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBarrettNeighborhoodWatch

Crime Reports 6/25/2014

Go to https://www.crimereports.com/ to find this information and use their mobile app on your smartphone for up to date info. Other great apps for smart phones and webpages to keep up to date on the most recent crime and safety concerns in our area are:

Lincoln/Barrett Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBarrettNeighborhoodWatch

Lincoln/Barrett Nextdoor Page:
https://lincolnbarretthills.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

Tip Submit-an anonymous tip to law enforcement app our Sheriff's Dept uses:
http://www.tipsoft.com/index.aspx

311 for County General Services and to submit a quick report:
http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/General-Services/311

Follow Crime Alert on Facebook or Twitter:
http://www.crimealert.org/

You can even submit a tip via SMS text message:
http://www.sacsheriff.com/Pages/Services/Tips.aspx

Suspicious behavior, loitering in the park, vandalism/graffiti, dumping, and alcohol/drug use at Jan Park

I am very sorry to report friends and neighbors that with the warm weather comes problems in the park. As many of you have seen, we had a very sad experience of having graffiti sprawled all over our rock park signs and the new message board at the Slate/Jan entrance recently. With a lot of work and care by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District folks, much of it has been cleaned up, but I know it was an upsetting shock for many of us.

I also wanted to let everyone know that a recent request to the Carmichael Recreation and Park District was made and performed to remove a park table and bench set from the far end near Ranger Way due to excessive use of the table as a "hang out" space for young adults who were habitually dumping trash from cars, using alcohol and drugs, communicating about future drug deals, and entering the park after hours. Several calls were made to the Sheriff's Dept regarding this activity (one of the individuals lives in the neighborhood), and we hope that the removal of the table will reduce the congregating for less than pleasant purposes :) As always, please call the non-emergency Sheriff's Dept number to report activity of this type, and let us know here so we can report repeated activity to the Carmichael Park District to request a ranger.

I also wanted to copy here a recent post from one of our neighbors from Nextdoor.com:

https://lincolnbarretthills.nextdoor.com/neighborhood_feed/

6/24/2014:
Came out to find a white woman early 30s and a Hispanic man in 30s as we'll, with totes, crates, mounds of trash and what appears to be household items in boxes and packages. Most of there stuff piled on sidewalk, as the lady tried to stuff several things into a very jammed trunk, to which she couldn't get the lid closed as it spilled over, with trash sitting on curb. While she feverishly worked on jamming this stuff, the gentlemen suspiciously walked down the sidewalk, with head looking nervously in every direction, and out of the park towards Manzanita and neighborhood on far side of jan park. He came back shortly later carrying two brown bags with what looked to be empty milk cartoons and a white rod. He asked if I had a problem and I said "yes, actually I do!" I told him and her I was tired of people pulling into neighborhood and leaving piles of trash. I said I've never seen them in our neighborhood and their behavior was very suspicious that time of the day. She said she would find a trash can. The whole thing was bazaar, and it truly looked like they had either grabbed stuff out of garages or had been dumpster diving. I drove down the block and parked and 10 minutes later they passed me. They did take their trash with them but beware about leaving garage doors open. Lots of questionable activity when lots of us our rushing out the door to work and easily distracted and in a hurry.



We need your help making sure we keep the park safe by being a part of the Jan Park Watch. Please report here, via email to Olivia or Carmen, or on Nextdoor any suspicious behavior or signs of vandalism, camping, loitering, drug/alcohol use in the park and be sure to contact the Sheriff's Dept. on the non-emergency number 874-5115 or 911 for crimes in progress. If we all are active, present, and responsive, we know that we can keep our neighborhood clean, safe, and beautiful for all of us to enjoy. Thanks so much to everyone for caring and taking the time to be great neighbors!

Lots of updates!

Greetings all and happy Memorial Day weekend!

I hope you all are out enjoying the neighborhood, and getting your summer rituals of barbeque, sitting poolside, gardening, and fun in the sun in full gear. Just wanted to pass on some recent notes from the last Sheriff's Community Meeting at Del Campo (thank you to everyone who goes to these meetings and make our presence known), a recent experience in Jan Park, give you some info on a family friendly day with the Sac Sheriff's Dept., and let you all know about a new way of keeping in touch that our local law enforcement use.

Jan Park Animal Control

Thursday morning a cat was attacked and most of it's insides eaten , then a skunk was spotted by the bathrooms in the same condition. We are not sure what happened to theses animals, but be aware when walking in park. If you see anything out of the ordinary call the non-emergency number  874-5115. Hopefully this a one time thing, but be careful especially around dark. 

Thank you to many of our street coordinators and active neighbors (including BHNA officers) for sharing this information.


Nextdoor and other Important Ways to Connect

https://lincolnbarretthills.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

I know there are so many ways to keep up with the neighborhood and so many different social media options that it can easily get overwhelming. We will continue to do our best to keep you connected with the most important safety information here at the blog, but always want to offer our readers the opportunity to connect with each other and the community in different ways. Nextdoor is a website where you can directly connect to updates from the Sacramento Sheriff's Dept. and other neighborhoods in our area, and offers a wide variety of topics to connect with fellow neighbors about. We also have a Facebook account that we keep updated with Sacramento Sheriff's posts, County updates, utilities commentary, local shelters, and other pertinent information. You can connect to the Facebook page by clicking the link on the top left sidebar, or hit this link:

https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBarrettNeighborhoodWatch?ref=hl

While we are chatting about social media and websites, don't forget the 311 is now in use and able for you to utilize. Simply call the 311 number to report county ordinance infractions or get help for a variety of concerns. You can even download their smart phone app to make reporting easier!

http://www.311.saccounty.net/Pages/default.aspx



Fun For the Family with Sacramento Sheriff's Dept!

Subject: SHERIFF'S COMMUNITY EVENT SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 10am-2pm AT GIBBONS PARK

Hi... Sometime during the week of May 25th, Sheriff's Youth Officers will be
stopping by your school to introduce themselves and to drop off some fliers
promoting a Sheriff's Department event.  You can quickly read about the
details below or simply click on the Gibbons Park  flyer attached to this
email.

I also wanted to let you know the Sheriff's Youth Services Unit is working
with the Carmichael Recreation and Park District to sponsor a summer
basketball program for 5th-8th grade students.  Details about this FREE
program is attached as well.

We are looking for any assistance you can give us in promoting each of these
programs via morning announcements, on your Facebook page or other web-based
medium, etc.

If you have any questions about either flyer, feel free to email back or
call me on my cell (916) 730-5111 (Not for public use).

Thanks so much and I hope to see you next week.

Mike

Deputy Michael Saigeon
Youth Services Unit
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department


__________________________________________________________________________

Unity In The Community
Sunday, June 1st, 2014
10:00am - 2:00pm

Gibbons Park
4701 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael, CA

. Free BBQ Lunch
. Bounce Houses
. Face Painting
. Finger Printing
. Crime Prevention
. Dept. Recruiters
. Youth Service Officers
. POP Officers

Bring your whole family to this community picnic event and meet Sheriff
Jones and other Sheriff 's Department personnel.

See demonstrations and static
displays by the Sheriff 's K9 Unit,
Air Operations, SWAT Team,
Bomb Squad and much more.

Notes from the Sac Sheriff Community Meeting for May:

1.       New POP (public oriented policing) is : Rebecca Purdy  rpurdy@sacsheriff.com   Dennis Peyton has been assigned to the Antelope area

2.       Homeless issue discussed once again.  Bel Air parking lot, Safeway parking lot, Save Mart parking lot and others mentioned where the person(s) are disturbing the community residents while they are shopping.  The POP stated that effective June 15, 2014  there will be a new county ordinance regarding panhandling .  This activity will no longer be permitted and it will be a treated as a misdemeanor.

3.       County residents may no longer grow marijuana on their property effective June 15, 2014.

4.       Sacramento County Sheriff is requesting those homeowners with outdoor video systems to please register them with the Sheriff’s Department.  The video recordings could possibly be used to assist in capturing the perpetrator of a crime.

5.       Sacramento Sheriff joined Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com) on May 15, 2014.  This is a private social network for neighborhoods to build safer and stronger communities.  This integration will enable the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department to communicate online with Sacramento neighborhoods.

Next Community Meeting will be on September 16^th, 6 pm at Del Campo H.S. library.

Carmichael Water District wants to hear from its members

Are you concerned with rate increases and fee hikes that may effect us in this region for water use, and how water meters will be read? This is a great opportunity to participate in a citizen panel to help consider future water district rates for homeowners in this region-you can make a difference! Please consider signing up for their citizen panel, and be part of the changes coming up for water usage needs here in Carmichael.

Here is the Carmichael Water District website
http://carmichaelwd.org/

and here is the link for the application to be part of the Water Rate Study Committee

http://carmichaelwd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/WRSC-Application-V2.pdf

Good News! The Return of our Sheriff's Dept. Service Center

A huge and very warm thank you to our local neighbors and neighborhood watch members who have already volunteered to help staff the reopening of our local neighborhood Sacramento Sheriff's Dept. Service Center. After months of delays, the Dewey Service Center is finally open and ready to help out citizens in need.

The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, and till 7:00 p.m. On Wednesdays. These limited hours may be extended in the future, depending on financial and staffing resources. The center is located in the Safeway shopping center at Madison and Dewey, 5485 Dewey, suite 235, between the tanning salon and the dry cleaners.

View Larger Map

Currently the center is still working out a few bugs, and has limited capabilities. The phones and computers are not hooked up, but sheriff's officials are working on it. So for now, the center is open for walk-ins only.

Sworn deputies and other sheriff's officials will be on hand until the center is in full working order. The center is staffed with trained volunteers and eventually will be operated by volunteers. Officers will come and go and also a special sheriff's unit working on the area's homeless will also use the center temporarily.

The center serves Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Orangevale. The center is an information and referral center putting people, their needs, and problems in touch with the appropriate agencies. Crime reports can also be filed there. 

If you are interested in participating as a volunteer, or are just incredibly thankful (like me!) that we have a local connection again to our excellent law enforcement, please stop by and let the staff and officers know. 

Three cheers for our Service Center!!

The main Sac Sheriff's homepage:

http://www.sacsheriff.com/

Our north central division page:

http://www.sacsheriff.com/organization/field_&_investigative_services/north_central_division/index.cfm

P.S. 
Don't forget to stay in touch with your local POP officers and find out what's going on in the neighborhood  at the next community meeting on January 21st, 2014 at the Del Campo High School Library at 6:00 p.m.

Connecting through Nextdoor!

Just one more website in our arsenal of community connections, if you happen to be on Nextdoor already, or would like to join ( it's a private community only for neighbors, unlike Facebook or Twitter) feel free to check our page out using this invitation. https://nextdoor.com/invite/wjaqwjymysernjaerdte

Facebook page-check us out and like!

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with you that we have a Facebook page where we share tips and crime alerts from the Sheriff's Dept., Sac PD, CHP, Cal Fire, the local SPCA and county animal shelter, and several other local crime watch groups for the Carmichael and Fair Oaks area. Please join us there and like our page!  https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBarrettNeighborhoodWatch

Meeting Notes From Carmichael Sheriff's Community Meeting

Greetings all,

Thank you to many of our neighbors for showing up to make our presence known and ask questions at the Sheriff's meeting last Tuesday night. These notes were taken by Olivia from the meeting, and we'd like to take this moment to really encourage you all to attend the meetings and see how much our Sheriff's Dept. is doing to help our community. 

Sherrie Carhart gave an excellent presentation about how to effectively report crimes to the Sheriff's dispatchers, so that they can help us as quickly as possible. 

If you have any questions about these notes, please call or email myself or Olivia.

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HELP!   Dispatcher….I need to report a crime

What people need to say when they call to report a crime or suspicious action

Non-emergency 916-874-5115…. Suspicious persons/vehicles/solicitors

Emergency 916-874-5111 (cell phone)….. Crimes in progress, just occurred crimes

#1 The dispatcher is in charge of the conversation if it is an emergency.

#2 Remain calm and answer the questions and don’t argue.

#3 Provide the address of where it is occurring

#4 Be a good witness and provide a description of the person and vehicle

#5 Know the direction of travel.

Tell the dispatcher:

a)      If the person is there now.

b)      If there is an injury/weapon

c)       If you feel threatened or frightened

d)      If you are upset

e)      If you want a deputy to respond

f)       If you want to know more

g)      If you want a report

h)      If you want a different answer(s)

i)        If you need more clarification

j)        If you need a supervisor to talk with about the event

k)      Check the are

www.sacsheriff.com      On-line Reporting System – Submit a Tip – Online Crime Mapping

Sheriff’s Service Center Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 916-876-5700

Can also ask for Patrol Request for empty house or suspicious people in neighborhood

How to Report Crimes or Nuisances

Emergency

In-Progress

9-1-1 or 916-874-5111 (from cell phone)

Non-Emergency

916-874-5115

On-Going Problems

Sheriff’s Tip Line

Phone 916-874-TIPS

Text to 274637…. “SSD” + Tip to CRIMES (274637)

Internet…. www.sacsheriff.com/tips

Apps…. Visit iTunes store or Android Market for “TipSubmit” App

Transient Enforcement Detail

916-874-1025

California Highway Patrol POP Team

250POP@CHP.CA.GOV

Representing Officer Monroe during Carmichael’s Community meeting was Officer Takashi

River Safety-Assemblymember Ken Cooley

River Safety

Dear Friend,

Part of the beauty of living in the Sacramento area is the easy access to the American River and the river parkway.  On any given warm day along the American River, many find relief from the valley heat in the cool waters that come from the Sierra Mountains to our east.  Unfortunately, dangers can also lurk here, and sadly unexpected drownings occur every year. 

However, with simple planning and a basic knowledge of river hazards, fun and enjoyment can be had by all seeking to enjoy this scenic waterway.
On this River Safety Resource page you will find information on river safety and how and where to borrow a life jacket from the Sacramento Metro Fire Department.

I encourage you to enjoy our beautiful parkways and rivers, but please be safe and responsible. Learn more by familiarizing yourself with the information provided below.

Sincerely,
Ken Cooley
Assemblyman, 8th District

Life Jacket Loan Program

The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with public and private entities to make life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. DBW has provided life jackets to the Sacramento stations listed below so that an individual or family can check out a life jacket for a day or a weekend by simply completing a loan form. Some stations have life jacket use requirements, so please contact participating locations for specifics.

For information on life jackets laws or what type of life jacket to use, please visit: California Department of Boating and Waterways www.BoatResponsibly.com

Life Jacket Loan Stations

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District (916) 859-4300 
Stations 31: 7950 California Avenue near Sunrise Blvd and the Fair Oaks Village
Station 32: 8890 Roediger Lane at Hazel Ave. near Sunset Blvd in Fair Oaks
Station 59: 7210 Murieta Drive near Jackson Road in Rancho Murieta and the Consumes River
Station 61: 10595 Folsom Blvd. between Colma Road and Zinfandel Blvd.
Station 63: 12395 Folsom Blvd. at Hazel and Hwy 50
Station 65: 11201 Colma Road near Sunrise Blvd and Gold River
Station 110: 1432 Eastern Avenue between Arden Way and Fair Oaks Blvd.

Sacramento Fire Department (916) 808-1300
Station 5: 731 Broadway near 8th Street
Station 8: 5990 H Street near the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple
Station 11: 785 Florin Road near Heavenside Drive in the Greenhaven neighborhood
Station 15: 1591 Newborough Drive near Truxel Road
Station 60: 3301 Julliard Drive near the Raley’s on Folsom Blvd.

Folsom
Folsom City Fire Department
Station 35: (916) 984-2280

Sacramento State Aquatic Center
Lake Natoma: (916) 278-2842

Boating Safety Classes: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons offers classes that explain the required and recommended equipment for small boats and offering training in good seamanship. Classes are conducted throughout California by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadrons, aquatic centers at colleges and universities, and certain chapters of the American Red Cross. For information on Coast Guard Auxiliary and Power Squadron classes, call (800) SEA-SKIL (732-7545) or (800) 368-5647.

The Department of Boating and Waterways offers a free home study course entitled California Boating Safety Course. For more information, e-mail at pubinfo@dbw.ca.gov, or phone (916) 263-1331 or tollfree (888) 326- 2822, or write: Department of Boating and Waterways, 2000 Evergreen Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, California 95815-3888. Visit CAL Department of Boating and Waterways Website at www.dbw.ca.gov

Boat Safety Guide

Paddling Safety Hints on the Lower American River
Canoeing, kayaking, and rafting down the lower American River are popular means of recreation for thousands of Californians. Unfortunately, a number of boating accidents occur every year on this river. This need not be so. Paddling can be safe and fun if you follow a few safety hints.

Wear a Life Jacket.
All canoes, kayaks, and inflatable rafts must carry a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal  flotation device (life jacket) for each person on board. Children and non swimmers should wear them at all times. For that extra margin of safety, all boaters should have life jackets on when going through turbulent waters or rapids. When in Doubt. . .Put it On.

Survival in cold water
Survival in cold water is another reason for all boaters to wear a PFD when in and around the river during the fall, winter, and spring months. The shock of sudden immersion in cold water can deplete the strength of even the strongest swimmer and hypothermia can render a person unconscious. Wearing a PFD will help keep you afloat.

Be Prepared.
Additional equipment for the float trip could include a bailer, extra paddle, suntan or sunscreen lotion, waterproof trash bag, and a boat patch kit. Keep all loose items in a floatable container. It is also a good idea to wear a pair of old tennis shoes. Cut feet account for 80 to 90 percent of the injuries along the river.

Scout the Unknown.
If you have never paddled through Suicide Bend, San Juan Rapids, or Arden Rapids, first scout these areas thoroughly from the shore. While paddling, if you are in doubt about a stretch of the river ahead, stop and scout the area. Carry your boat around any areas you are not sure of. Play It Safe.

Watch for Hazards.
Watch for snags such as fallen trees, brush, bridge abutments, or old pilings. The current may pin the boater or boat against these obstacles or cause a boat to capsize. Also beware of reversals (reverse flows) that may form at the dam, in the various rapids, or behind snags. The surface water in a reversal is going upstream. Boaters and their small boats can become trapped and held in this reversal. If you cannot swim out of a reversal, dive deeply into the undercurrent, and the downstream flow may carry you out. If you become separated from your tube, paddle or other belongings, don't try to recover them unless it is safe to do so. While you might risk losing or damaging a raft, paddle or other equipment to reach someone in trouble and save a life, NEVER risk a life to save equipment or belongings.

Courtesy Afloat.
Courtesy on the river is an essential part of boating. On weekends, when the raft brigade is out in full force on the water, be especially courteous to your fellow boater and the people along the shore. Do not intrude on their fun. Keep an eye out for a boater in trouble and lend a helping hand if you can.

Pitch In.
Garbage accumulating along the shoreline or floating beside your boat ruins the beauty of this river and creates a health hazard. Pitch in and do your part to keep this area clean. Take a waterproof trash bag with you and carry out what you carry in. Avoid using glass beverage containers.

Hang On.
If your boat capsizes or you fall overboard, STAY WITH THE BOAT, unless it is unsafe to do so. Try to right your boat so that you can climb in and paddle for shore. If this is not possible, hold on to the craft at the upstream end. This allows better visibility to enable you to swim your boat to shore. More importantly, it prevents the possibility of your being pinned between your boat and an obstacle. If you are separated from your craft, float downstream feet first. This will enable you to fend off rocks or other obstructions in the river while floating to safety.

Know the Flow.
High flows on the American River can be dangerous. Do not overestimate your skill or underestimate the power of the river. Knowing what the flow is on the day of your trip is one way to determine if the river is boa table for your level of paddling experience. For a current recording of the river flows on the American and other rivers throughout the state, call the Department of Water Resources at (800) 952-5530, or visit their Website at wwwdwr.water.ca.gov. For additional river information, call the Sacramento County Department of Parks and Recreation at (916) 875-6672.

We Are Here To Help.
For more information on the American River or boating safety, call either the Sacramento County Department of Parks and Recreation at (916) 875-6672 or the California Department of Boating and Waterways at (916) 263-1331. The staff at these agencies will try to answer any questions you may have. Be sure to ask them about river safety classes. Additional boating safety information can be found on the kiosk located at the Sunrise Bridge parking lot.

FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, DIAL 9-1-1.

For More Information.
Other maps and brochures on the American River Parkway are available from the Sacramento County Parks and Recreation Department at park entrance stations or the main office at 3711 Branch Center Road. (916) 875-6238

Online Resources

Sac Fire: http://www.sacfire.org/wpcontent/uploads/2013/04/Fire-Stations-with-Life-Jackets.pdf

River Conditions: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/rivcond.html

Don’t Forget About River Safety for Our Four Legged Friends
Four-legged family members need to stay safe on the water, too. There are a variety of life jackets made specifically for dogs. Check for them at marine and pet supply stores.