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Disaster Recovery Assistance...
Last Update at: 5/18/2009 4:48:01 PM

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Be Prepared for Disasters


Be prepared for hot weather this summer

 Please follow these tips to stay cool:



  • Turn on air conditioning, swamp coolers, portable or ceiling fans to help keep rooms cooler.

  • If you or someone you know is feeling ill from the heat, remove them from the heat immediately, offer water and seek medical help or call 911.

  • Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.If you work outside, be sure to begin drinking fluids well before your job begins and to keep drinking fluids. Try to arrange your work, if possible, in the cooler hours of the day.

  • If you work outside, be sure to begin drinking fluids well before your job begins and to keep drinking fluids. Try to arrange your work, if possible, in the cooler hours of the day.





Build an Emergency Supplies Kit
Click here to download an Emergency Supply Kit Checklist. Click here to download Guidelines for Storing Food and Water
Create a Family Disaster Plan
A Family Disaster Plan is an essential step in the road to preparedness. A plan includes evacuation routes, a safe place to meet, and designating an out-of-state contact. And remember, practice, practice, practice!


Download the Guide to Creating a Family Disaster Plan




Earthquake Preparedness Tips


Drop, Cover & Hold On


• When in a HIGH-RISE BUILDING, move against an interior wall if you are not near a desk or table. Protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not use the elevators.


• When OUTDOORS, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, or downed electrical wires and poles.


• When on a SIDEWALK NEAR BUILDINGS, duck into a doorway to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster and other debris.


• When DRIVING, pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside your vehicle until the shaking stops.


• When in a CROWDED STORE OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE, move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall. Do not rush for the exit.


• When in a STADIUM OR THEATER, stay in your seat, get below the level of the back of the seat and cover your head and neck with your arms.


Click here for Earthquake Preparedness Tips


En Espanol Puntos de Preparacion Contra Terremotos


Emergency Alert System Radio Stations


95.1 FM KFRG in the Valley and High Desert 93.3 KBHR in Big Bear Valley 98.9 KHWY in the High Desert 102.3 KZXY in the Victor Valley 107.7 KCDZ in Morongo and Joshua Tree



 Each season can bring unexpected weather, road closures and delays. Please check the status of roads and weather before traveling. For current road conditions, call Caltrans Public Affairs at (866) 383-4631 (7 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri) or Road Conditions at (800) 427-ROAD (1-800-427-7623). Or visit the Caltrans Web site at www.caltrans8.info for road information and closures.




Important information for flood potential in burned areas


Please visit www.weather.gov for weather updates and forecasts.


FLOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES


DON'T underestimate the power of water & debris flows


DON’T use off-road shortcuts


DON’T attempt to drive across creeks or flooded roads – a foot of water can float many vehicles.


DON’T walk through moving water.


DON’T attempt to re-enter the area until officials declare it safe.


DON’T stop to collect belongings if officials say to leave immediately. BUT if there’s time, load your important items in the car and load pets last


See below for more helpful downloads


Locations of Sandbags


Flood Alert for Grass Valley & Slide Fire Burned Areas


Family Flood Action Plan


How to Prevent Soil Erosion


Informacion Sobre Las Inundaciones En Espanol


Advertencia --Areas De Grass Valley y Slide En Caso de Inundacion



 

 



 


 


 

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