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Sunday, August 24, 2014 | 
A strong earthquake near Napa in Northern California this week, reminds us that disasters can strike without warning.
What would you do...
...if basic services - water, gas, electricity and telephones - were entirely cut off? ...if roads were impassible or neighborhood firefighters were committed to major emergencies and unable to reach you right away?
The answer is Preparedness!
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department want you and your family to be safe. Here are some tips for getting and staying prepared:
- Know the types of disasters that can occur in your community.
- Make a family emergency plan that coordinates with your school, work and neighborhood plans. Practice them with the every member of your household - and don't forget your pets!
- Create a disaster supplies kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for at least three days. Remember to check your kit every six months.
- Teach children about emergencies, including when to call for help, where you'll meet and how you'll communicate following a disaster.
- If you commute to work, know alternate routes and carry appropriate supplies, such as a disaster kit in your car - and a compact kit with bare essentials such as a small flashlight and whistle when on public transportation.
The LAFD suggests these resources to help you prepare:
- American Red Cross - Plan and Prepare
- CDC - Emergency Preparedness and Response
- CERT - Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT - LA)
- Disability.gov - Disaster Preparedness
- Earthquake Country Alliance
- FEMA - Are You Ready? Guide
- FEMA - Ready Kids
- LAFD - Emergency Preparedness Booklet
- Los Angeles County - Emergency Survival Program
- MySafeLA.org
- Ready.gov
- ReadyLA.org
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
1 comments:
Dear Friend of the LAFD,
In an effort to help Angelenos stay prepared for disasters, the City's Emergency Management Department has created a "Five Steps to Neighborhood Preparedness" Program.
A series of free awareness meetings to introduce the program will be held during September. To learn more, visit: www.5steps.LA
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
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