Downey Informed

Here are the protocols for using your reusable bags while shopping for your essentials. #CityOfDowney #COVID19 #ReusableBags #StopTheSpread

Registration Closing Soon! Sign up today! Rec on the Go is a fun way to get your child or children involved with a week’s worth of activities from your own home.... Supplies, activity calendar, video tutorials and directions are provided. Supply pick up will take place at the Barbara J. Riley Community and Senior Center on August 13th from 1:00-3:00pm. The activity Calendar is scheduled for the week of August 17th and includes the following; a tiki mask craft, watercolor seashell, 3D pineapple craft, shark craft and a Hawaiian minion craft! $20.00 per person Ages: 3-12 Supplies are limited. Sign up today by using the link in our bio to the parks and recreation website! Class Code: 22705 #DOWNEYathome #HOMErec #ParksMakeLifeBetter #downeycares #WeAreParksAndRec #downeystrong #saferathome

The market is held every Saturday morning from 9am 1pm on Downey Avenue (between 2nd St. and 3rd St.).

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Attention Kindergarten through 8th grade Downey Unified families! Next Tuesday two online sessions will be held to help and support families with i-Ready. Ple...ase see the flyer for more information! Another set of sessions are also available on Thursday, August 13th. Click this link to register today to join us on Tuesday to gain a better understanding of this online program: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/398695419401563662 #downeyunified #ourkidsdeservethebest

Reminder: LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief will begin accepting applications on August 17 via https://211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief. Join Los Angeles County Devel...opment Authority live tomorrow (Aug 12) at 11 am at http://facebook.com/LACDevAuthority to learn more about the program and how to receive assistance. See more

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has updated the Reopening Protocol for Youth Sports Leagues in LA County. Learn more: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov//Reopening_YouthSportsLea

The Downey Police Department will have extra officers out on patrol during the month of August looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that inc...rease the risk of crashes. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many road users are going places without the same protections as drivers. Motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than vehicle occupants. To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding: Drivers Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots. Use your signal when changing lanes. Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance. When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning. Motorcyclists: Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear like gloves and leather clothing. Consider adding reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you. Keep your lights on at all times, even during the day. Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles. Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic, or between large vehicles like big rigs and motor homes. When out, please remember to practice physical distancing measures when feasible, staying at least six feet apart from others. During these trying times, the safety of the community remains our top priority, and the Downey Police Department recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by drivers and riders that puts the public at further risk. Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Today several Downey residents reported scammers calling requesting cash payments to avoid having their water shut off by the City of Downey. The would be scam...mers requested to meet the residents at a designated location to accept payment. Water bill payments should only be made either; in person at the City Hall Finance window, via auto pay set up through the City, or by mailing payment to the City of Downey. For specific payment information please visit the City of Downey website. NEVER agree to meet someone to make cash payment for any utility bill. If in doubt, always verify by calling the utility company directly. For questions regarding your City of Downey water bill, please call (562)869-7331. If you have any additional information regarding this scam or you think you have been a victim of this scam, please call the Downey Police Department at (562)861-0771. See more

View a full summary of LA County's COVID-19 disaster response to date (8/11/20): https://covid19.lacounty.gov//8.11.20_COVID-19_Update_FINA

As shared by Superintendent Dr. Garcia yesterday, we would like to welcome all of our families to the 2020-21 school year! We know this is not what we had in mi...nd when we imagined the first day of school, but with tomorrow starting via Distance Learning, we are confident that this will be a great year! We also want to remind our families that with the first day of school, meal distributions will begin tomorrow at 15 of our school sites from 10:30am to 12pm. Please visit DUSDeats.net for specific details. We cannot wait to welcome our students back tomorrow, even if it is digitally!

CURFEW ALERT The Countywide curfew has been EXTENDED and will be in place once again tonight starting at 6 p.m. and lasting through 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. Ever...yone should remain inside tonight, with the exception of first responders, people going to and from work, and anyone seeking or giving emergency care. Businesses are to close early. See more