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Earthquakes can strike at any moment, without warning, and Friday’s incident is a reminder to be ready. Being prepared can make all the difference for the safety and survival of you and your family in a major disaster.
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Nearly one-half of American homes use only mobile phones and have dropped landlines, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control. Is your mobile phone set up for reverse-911 service?
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Although we don’t like to think about it, disasters happen. And the region needs to be ready to handle one. Here’s how we prepare.
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Sandbags are best used to divert, not dam. Learn how to fill and place your bags so they’re most efficient.
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With El Niño conditions forecast to bring more rainfall than normal this winter, County Supervisors took another step Tuesday to better prepare the region.
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The County Office of Emergency Services created a series of training videos to help first responders evacuate people in an emergency who have a mental illness, cognitive or physical disabilities.
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Fall’s arrived, rain may be on the way and El Niño is definitely here. Maybe now’s a good time to prepare ahead and pick up some free sandbags!
