Greater Laguna Coast Fire
Safe CouncilToo All, First and
foremost, a big round of applause to all of you who took the time and
energy to help with the patrols in the last several days. I know it was
not easy to leave the quiet of your homes to go out and literally look
for trouble, but you did it and many, many people are grateful for your
selfless efforts. Also thanks to those of you that put your signs and
flags on your vehicles. Enough of you doing so with your daily travels
made it clear that someone was watching everywhere, at all times.
If you get a chance please read the article
in today's LA Times on page A-21. I have inserted the most relevant
portion below:
""It's inevitable that something like this
is going to happen," said Ron Wortman, 51, who has lived in Silverado
Canyon since 1981. "We have a committee to drive around when the winds
come up to make sure some weirdo doesn't come into our canyon to start
something."
A crew of volunteers was set to begin its shift Sunday when the fire
broke out.
"By the time we were going to patrol Santiago Canyon, it was too late,"
said Gene Robinson of Silverado Canyon, the head of Canyon Watch."
Well, folks, with our first patrols out
Sunday afternoon at 2:00, we were not too late and I know when the call
goes out again, enough of you will respond and we will not be too late
then either!
It is so wonderful that we have so many
willing to give of their time for the safety of others. I just cannot
tell you how thrilled it makes me feel to be associated with each of
you.
They talk about Laguna Beach being lucky
this time, but I truly believe that our patrols and the work of the park
rangers and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy volunteers helped make our own
luck. We know why there was no fire in our canyon...it didn't stand of
chance of getting started without the guilty party being seen and being
reported within minutes.
Pat yourself on the back a bit, you deserve
it.
The link to the entire article is below.
Thanks again,
David Horne, Chair
Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council