LHA CARES (now part of LHA Neighbor Network)
LHA Neighbor Network is, among other things, Lakeshore Homes Association’s project of establishing an information network among all families in the association. Formerly known as LHA CARES. We need your help.
The project, LHA CARES (Community Action and Response), began in 1994 and is currently spearheaded by LHA’s Neighbor Network Committee, aided by concerned neighbors who want to make sure we are prepared for an emergency (e.g., earthquake, crime, fire). Getting to know our neighbors helps us dispense information and enhance our sense of community.
The benefits of LHA Neighbor Network are:
Crime prevention Knowing our neighbors, their vehicles, and regular visitors can help us detect unusual situations.
Emergency response Knowing medical needs, emergency contacts, and gas, electricity shut-off valves can help us to take appropriate action.
Preparedness LHA plans CORE (Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies) training; Neighborhood Watch meetings; CPR/first aid and Red Cross classes for all interested. Here is Oakland’s CORE suggested supply list.
The neighborhood is divided into 41 clusters, each with 20-30 homes. Each cluster has a Cluster Captain to help facilitate communications and community.
The LNN questionnaire Questionnaire requests information about your household. All participation is voluntary and info is kept confidential. Responses are filed at the LHA office and your Cluster Captain has a copy. You will receive an e-booklet with pertinent information for your cluster.
If you choose to be part of this portion of LHA Neighbor Network, please fill out as much of the LNN questionnaire as you can and return it to the LHA office. You will be notified of your Cluster and Cluster Captain.
The questionnaire is in PDF format, so you need Acrobat Reader to view and print it. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it here for FREE.
Security Disclaimer. We hope that any in-use security program(s) with which LHA may be associated now or in the future provide(s) some deterrence to crime. However, the Association can never be crime-free. The Association has some thirty access points and considerable comings and goings.
As a result, the Association cannot guarantee your security. Do NOT rely on LHA to protect you from loss or harm. Provide for your own security. Measures suggested by the Oakland Police Department and security specialists include locking doors and windows on homes and vehicles, leaving no valuables in sight, installing a security system with exterior cameras, upgrading locks, asking workmen for identification, and being aware of what is happening around you. Here is the Home Security checklist for your use.