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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for Area LTB1 February 2008 (NHW124)

Crime in Our Area, Congratulations To Carmen, Downlights Hazard, Travelling Overseas, Police Crime Reports for December 2007 and January 2008.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 6th February 2008 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Police Co-ordinator: Senior Constable Brett Godden, Phone 5131 5085

Next Meeting

When: Monday 18th February 2008.

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

Over the past two years the crime in our area diminished considerably due to the efforts of the police and residents. In order to maintain this desirable situation residents are asked to remain vigilant and report any unusual activity they may see in the area. To report anything dial 000 (triple zero) and ask the operator for the police. The police never divulge their source of information.

Congratulations to our Area Manager, Carmen Cook, for being awarded the Latrobe City "Citizen Of The Year" award. This special award is well deserved. Well Done Carmen!

Downlights:

Halogen downlights can be a fire risk if they are poorly installed. The number of house fires caused by wrongly fitted halogen downlights is on the increase, according recent figures released by the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade. In Melbourne alone, 57 examples have been recorded in the last 18 months, causing millions of dollars damage.

Halogen downlights can heat up to 370o C. The lights become a hazard when they come into contact with roof insulation. Any house that is using downlights could have this hazard, depending on the sort of insulation used in the roof space.

The blaze started by downlights tends to spread rapidly within roof cavities, often undetected by fire alarms. Crucial minutes are lost before residents are aware of the danger.

Regulations are in place to ensure electricians install the lights properly, trouble may arise when people buy do-it-yourself-kits and attempt to install them without consulting a qualified electrician. If you have downlights, check that there is a clear gap between the lights and the insulation. When you doubt that existing downlights have been installed correctly, get a qualified electrician to check them.

Travelling Overseas:

If you are taking prescription medicines with you overseas, there may be some things you need to organize before you go. According to Medicare, it’s illegal to take PBS subsidised medicines out of Australia, unless they are for your personal use, or for someone travelling with you.

To be on the safe side, this is what the government advises doing before you go.

1. Get your doctor to write a letter explaining that your medication is for your personal use, and what it is and how much you are taking.

2. Check with the embassy of the country that you are going to, that the medicines are legal there.

3. Leave your medicines in their original packaging.

Police Crime Report For December 2007 NHW Area LTB1

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 1/12/2007 The Boulevard Property damage to a house.
• 1/12/2007 Park Avenue Property damage to a house.
• 3/12/2007 The Boulevard Theft from a house.
• 12/12/2007 Waratah Drive Theft.
• 19/12/2007 Garden Street Theft from a motor vehicle at an industrial premises.
• 26/12/2007 Gabo Way Burglary at a Ministry of Housing house.
• 21/12/2007 Chickerell Street Burglary at a warehouse.
• 27/12/2007 Willow Court Property damage to the front garden of a house.
• 31/12/2007 The Avenue Theft of a motor vehicle at a house.

Summary of Stolen Items For The Above

6 Items of jewellery, 1 Motor vehicle stolen.

4 Offenders were arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Police Crime Report For January 2008 NHW Area LTB1

Due To Privacy Considerations NOT ALL Offences For This Area Are Listed

• 29/12/2007 Airlie Bank Road Property damage to a unit.
• 30/12/2007 Bridle Road Property damage to a house.
• 23/12/2008 Chestnut Avenue Property damage to the front of a house.
• 24/1/2008 Kurt Street Property damage to the front of a house.
• 26/1/2008 Airlie Bank Road Forced entry and burglary at a unit.
• 27/1/2008 Bridle Road Burglary at the School.

Summary of Stolen Items For The Above

6 Items stolen.

3 Offenders were arrested for any reported offence in the area.

Remember! always report any suspicious

incidents to the Police by dialling 000 (Triple Zero

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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