【?? ??? ??】Enter to watch online.Gardena Is Committed to Community

By RODNEY TANAKA, Gardena City Council

As I was taking my morning neighborhood walk, the absence of traffic, people and the sheer silence of the morning reminded me how seriously the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our communities, the county, the state and the nation.

It is surely taking a toll on all of us and is definitely having a negative impact on our economic status, resources, schools, transportation, public safety and emergency medical services. It has caused stress, uncertainty, panic and financial worries among families and businesses. Having no work due to shelter-in-place and businesses not having staff to continue staying open, all are frightened and unsure of what lies ahead.

Well, as a council member for the City of Gardena, I can tell you that we in the City of Gardena are committed to our citizens and community, insuring that all essential services will continue throughout this pandemic.

The Police Department has made strategic plans on how manpower is being used to best serve the community with the highest levels of service, while still remaining safe as they serve. The Police Station is closed but there are essential personnel inside to help you. 911 services will continue to answer calls and send needed resources as deemed necessary. Should you need service, call the station for information regarding your need for help and you will be assisted.

The Recreation and Human Services Department has limited staffing and essential personnel are continuing to assure that our seniors and shut-in residents are receiving assistance. Meals on Wheels continues delivery operation and hygiene supplies are being delivered daily to those in need.

Schools continue to remain closed and meals are still available at various schools in the county. Peary Middle School in Gardena passes out meals on 162^ndStreet curbside to students in the morning.

City Transportation through G-Trans bus lines continues to operate on a modified schedule and fares have been waived during the pandemic. Social distancing is practiced on all buses and is visually marked for convenience. Bus operators have requested passengers enter buses from rear doors. Handicapped will be assisted as needed.

There are many ways to stay up-to-date on the COVID-19 pandemic. The following are some of the locations you can use to follow the city, county, state and nation as we weather the storm of this worldwide virus.

1. alertsouthbay.com
2. covid19/lacounty.gov
3. Text: CV19GAR to 888-777

Lastly, for the sake of those that are seriously affected by this virus, those 65+, those with pre-existing issues, asthma, and diminished immune systems, please practice “Safer at Home” and shelter in place.

Don’t go out unless you need supplies, are helping someone in need or have medical issues. Remember, if you don’t go out, you won’t be exposed to the virus; thus there is no chance of contracting COVID-19.

However, if you are out and about without a care about this virus and contract it, you not only are putting yourself in jeopardy but you will also be putting those you come into contact with at risk. So please practice social distancing of six feet, wear a mask if you have access to them, wash hands for 20 seconds and often, use hand sanitizer, and don’t touch your face.

Just use common sense and stay home. The life you save may be that of a loved one.

Remain safe and God bless.

Articles for you

• synthesize
• relaxation
• focus
• hotspot
• explore
• recreation
• knowledge
• fashion

• Hansen's ‘Barbed Voices’ Explores Resistance in the Camps
• 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' review: Whitney Houston biopic is glorious and queer
• CES 2023: 3D print your collagen with Neutrogena
• Can I get paid if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
• Brown Appoints Carin Fujisaki as Associate Justice on Court of Appeal
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 4
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for January 1
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for December 24
• City Resolution Commemorates Anniversary of Opening of Tuna Canyon Detention Station
• CES 2023: Display your directions on your windshield with HARMAN's Ready Vision

• Ergatta rower review: Worth the high price tag? We tested to find out.
• The latest batch of emojis features beans, orcs, and a melting face
• How to verify your Tinder profile
• Kid interrupts politician's live interview to display a carrot shaped like a dick
• Reddit rejects moderators' call for harsher measures against COVID
• 3 reasons to pamper your pet with ultra
• Woman celebrates her divorce by recreating Nicole Kidman's iconic divorce outfit
• Tinder to make ID verification available worldwide
• Oh nothing, just Eurovision winner Lordi casually getting the COVID
• Why health and wellness tech can make so many BS claims

• Jan Tokumaru Recognized for Labor Advocacy
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 29
• Netflix's '1899' cancelled after just one season
• Samsung announces Bespoke livestreaming AI Wall Oven at CES 2023
• Federal Judge Denies Tule Lake Committee’s TRO Motion
• Find My app may have saved the life of a car
• Samsung announces Bespoke livestreaming AI Wall Oven at CES 2023
• What's up with Twitter's sports explore tab?
• 73rd Annual Commemoration Service for A
• Oxford English Dictionary added 18 new LGBTQ terms in 2022

• Kayoko Wakita to Be Honored by Studio for SoCal History, Girl Scouts
• 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' Review: Peacock reboots a classic '90s rom
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for December 30
• FTC Fortnite refunds: See if you’re eligible for one and how to get it
• Kurt Ikeda Named OCA GLA Interim Executive Director
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for January 2
• New Twitter feature lets you watch Tesla stock crater
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for December 26
• OBITUARY: George Aki, 103; 442nd RCT Army Chaplain
• Epic Games' Death Stranding freebie crashes servers