District News

June 21, 2008

PBCSD Open House
The District’s annual Public Safety Day and Open House was held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Read more...

October 17, 2007

November 20, 2006

November 20, 2006

Reverse 911 alerts residents during July wildfire
When a wildland fire flared up on July 21 near Poppy Hills, the Pebble Beach Community Service District's new "Reverse 911" system was put to the test--and passed with flying colors. The automated emergency telephone notification system was able to call 750 residents near the fire within 15 minutes of message launch to let them know the fire was no longer a danger to their homes.

"We heard all the sirens and knew something was going on," said Spencer Thompson, who lives near the fire site with his wife Evelyn. "It was a relief to get the call letting us know the fire was under control." District staff can record emergency messages on the Reverse 911 system and send them to specific residents in any section of the Forest using the PDCSD's computerized mapping technology.

Mr. Thompson, a former board member of Del Monte Forest Property Owner's Association, says that he has closely followed the work of the District over the years. "Our District has services you won't find in other local cities," he said. "It's reassuring to know that when there's an emergency they can call the people who need to know, without alarming everyone."

Learn more:
Reverse 9-1-1 & Guardian Calling

November 20, 2006

Forest Lake Reservoir Project: Good for Fire Safety and the Environment
The Forest Lake Reservoir retrofit was recently completed at a cost of $12.7 million to increase recycled water storage capacity to meet peak irrigation demands. The project was financed by proceeds from the Pebble Beach Company's water entitlement sales, purchased by participating Forest property owners who needed water to build or remodel. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 105 million gallons, equal to the annual water use of over 1,000 homes!

The reclamation project protects the environment by reducing demands on the Carmel River, and by using treated wastewater for irrigation instead of discharging it into our sensitive Carmel Bay. In addition, Carmel Area Wastewater District uses some of the recycled water to recharge the Carmel River lagoon, which helps endangered steelhead and other riparian species. Water in the reservoir is also crucial for firefighting in the Forest and was used to extinguish a wildland fire in July.

The CAWD/PBCSD Wastewater Reclamation Project has been in service since 1994 and since then has delivered over 2.6 billion gallons of irrigation water to all seven golf courses, Stevenson School athletic fields, and other recreational areas.

See also:
Forest Lake Reservoir Project & Photos
Forest Lake Dedication Ceremony held on September 15, 2006

November 20, 2006

Forest is now safer for pedestrians and motorists
After a Community Survey on Traffic and Safety Issues showed that speeding and reckless driving was a top concern for residents, the District contracted with California Highway Patrol (CHP) to increase enforcement in the Forest.

With support from Del Monte Forest Property Owners (DMFPO), the District Board allocated $135,000 from current revenue to contract CHP for enforcement, so there is no additional cost to residents. The allocation also purchased four radar speed display units which are rotated between traffic hot spots. The units provide vehicle speed feedback to drivers and collect speed data for analysis.

Another top concern in the PBCSD/DMFPO safety survey was property vandalism. Incidences have significantly decreased in the Forest since the Monterey County Sheriff's Department has aggressively pursued these cases over the last six months. The District will consider augmenting Sheriff's Office staffing if vandalism increases again.

Learn more:
Supplemental Law Enforcement

September 15, 2006

Forest Lake Dedication Ceremony held on September 15, 2006
The completion of the Forest Lake project is a major accomplishment for the Del Monte Forest and surrounding communities. Read more...

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