Hacked email accounts used to scam friends Most people get emails every day from friends and family, and never think twice that they could be phony. But beware of suspicious emails from someone you know asking for help or money. Fake emails look like they are coming from friends’ actual email addresses, with scammers asking for loans or other “help” that could cost you. Don’t

SMARTPHONE HELP Expert trainers can show you how Let the expert trainers at California Phones help you make the most of your SmartPhone. Android and iPhone webinar trainings are offered free from the comfort of your own home. Space is limited. Learn how to: • Operate the basic functions of your smartphone • Send text messages • Make text larger • Connect Bluetooth

CERT LW’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking retired heavy equipment operators to help in the event of an emergency. The West County CERT program’s primary purpose is to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact them at home. Training covers basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and triage.

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD The Public is Advised to NOT Flush Disinfecting Wipes, Paper Towels Down the Toilet —Throw Them Away Instead The State Water Board and other public agencies encourage Californians to follow the Centers for Disease Control recommendations to clean surfaces with disinfecting wipes to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But it is important to discard those items in the

by Eloy Gomez safety/emergency coordinator Pedestrian safety tips are for people who walk on foot while on the road/street as they are exposed to certain forms of risk. People have different preferences when it comes to transportation, but at one time or another, everyone is a pedestrian, so these tips are for you. 1. Carry a flashlight when walking at night. 2. Cross the street in a well-lit

Sign up for the GRF’s one-way, real time community notification system. LW Live is designed to keep people informed during emergencies and get the word out about safety, recreation and governance issues. To sign up online, log onto www.lwsb.com and click the “LW Live” icon to the right.

A storm system bringing significant rainfall is predicted to blow through Seal Beach on Thursday and Friday. Here are some tips to stay safe. Water can pool on Seal Beach and LW streets during a downpour, so avoid driving in heavy rain, and never drive through a flooded roadway (or walk across a flowing stream of water). Park your car in a safe spot. Avoid gutters that could flood during