Super Bowl Sunday Safety Reminders

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From Safety Educator Monica Zech El Cajon Police & Heartland Fire & Rescue:  "Don't Let Alcohol Force You Out of the Game Be sure to include a designated driver in your starting lineup this weekend!" While we encourage everyone to have … [Read more...]

East County CERT – New 2012 Class Schedule Posted – Register Now!

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Are you prepared for a disaster?  Earthquake or firestorm? Consider attending a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) academy. The  CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness and the hazards that may impact the area they live. … [Read more...]

Do You Have A Home Escape Plan?

Take a moment and make a "home escape plan" - click on the following link: http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//FPW11/FPW2011EscapePlan.pdf … [Read more...]

Resource Handbook – A Must Read “Before” A Disaster

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Red Red Guide To Recovery - A Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors Following a disaster what should you do?  The following links will take you to a valuable guide helping you on the road to recovery following a major disaster.  But this … [Read more...]

Homeowners – U.C.Berkeley Website To Reduce Fire Hazards Around Your Home

Please check out the following website provided by U.C. Berkeley on educating the public about reducing their risk of fire. Visit this website - it's a Fire Information Engine Toolkit! Wildfires affect communities around the world. This online … [Read more...]

“Prepare San Diego” – Disaster Preparedness Web Sites

Take a valuable moment to visit the American Red Cross disaster preparedness web site. Just click on the following link to prepare you and your family for a disaster, such as an earthquake or … [Read more...]

Guidelines For Creating Defensible Space

In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. … [Read more...]

Is Your Home Ready For Wildfires?

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With all the off and on heavy rainfall during December of 2010 into January 2011, the growth of trees, brush, weeds and grass has been tremendous.  BUT - as warm weather returns, so will the chance of "wildfires!"  Are you going to be prepared?  … [Read more...]

Storm Preparedness Information

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When stormy conditions hit - will you be prepared? Visit this website - http://www.prepare.org and see all the things you can do to be prepared if there's flooding, or if you lose power.  Conserve energy - avoid doing laundry, turn off lights … [Read more...]

Drowsy Driving Can Be Deadly

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New Study Finds Too Many Drivers Are Asleep at the Wheel Just the Facts: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 41 percent of drivers admit to having fallen asleep behind the wheel. Drowsy driving is responsible for about 17 … [Read more...]