Huntington Beach Disaster Expo
The Huntington Beach Fire Department will host a disaster expo for the public on 2/20 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Central Library. See event flyer...
posted 02/08/10

H1N1 Flu Shots
H1N1 flu shots are now widely available. Protect yourself in case there is a third flu wave this winter. Click here for a Flu Vaccine Locator to learn where to get vaccinated. Visit flu.gov...
posted 02/08/10

South County Fire Watch
Live in South County? The local fire watch group is currently seeking volunteers from the community. Contact Sandy DeSimone at (949) 858-0309 or sdesimone@audubon.org to sign up today. Read more...
posted 02/08/09

Aliso Viejo Preparedness Academy
The City of Aliso Viejo will host a Community Emergency Preparedness Academy. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through May 4 at City Hall, (12 Journey, Suite 100). Registration is required. For more information please contact Steve Rhyner at (949) 635-1809 or srhyner@ocsd.org.
Read more about the academy...
posted 02/07/10

Orange County Mudslides
OC Register’s Sciencedude reports on the dangers of mudslides in Orange County.
Read the Sciencedude's report...
posted 02/07/10

2-1-1 Open House
2-1-1 Orange County, a nonprofit organization, provides a comprehensive information and referral system that links Orange County residents to community health and human services support. An open house will take place on 2/11 from noon to 3 p.m. for the public to tour the new call center and celebrate a partnership with Orange County United Way. E-mail getconnected@211oc.org to RSVP. Learn more...
posted 02/07/10

WHO Flu Updates
World Health Organization provides latest updates on the H1N1 flu pandemic situation. Learn more...
posted 02/07/10

Online Public Forum
The Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau will hold a public forum to discuss the need for enhanced coordination and cooperation among public safety entities to achieve broadband interoperability and operability. Join online here...
posted 02/07/10

OCFA Updates to Executive Team
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Fire Chief Keith Richter named Ronald Blaul as OCFA's new Deputy Fire Chief and Jorge Camargo as the new Assistant Chief of Operations on 2/3. Read the release...
posted 02/07/10

ARkStorm Scenario
The USGS Multi Hazards Demonstration Project (MHDP) is preparing a new emergency-preparedness scenario, called ARkStorm, to address massive U.S. West Coast storms analogous to those that devastated California in 1861–62. Learn more...
posted 02/07/10

New Security Report
The Department of Homeland Security has released its Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report. Download PDF here...
posted 02/03/10

Disaster Research in Haiti
NPR reports on disaster researchers studying the relief efforts in Haiti.
Listen here...
posted 02/02/10

Tornado Watch vs. Warning?
Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? Learn more about tornadoes here
posted 02/01/10

Earthquake in Mexico
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake which occurred beneath the seafloor southwest of Tijuana, Mexico at 6:19 a.m. on 2/1. An OC Register article mentioned that the quake “generated shaking that was widely felt in southern and central  Orange County.”
Read the article...
posted 02/01/10

2010 Citizens Medal: Open for Nominations
The Presidential Citizens Medal recognized Americans who have "performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens." Nominations are now open and any citizen can participate in the process.
Read announcement on The White House Blog
posted 01/26/10

SDR Releases “Grand Challenges”
The Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction (SDR),  an element of the President’s National Science and Technology Council, facilitates national strategies for reducing disaster risks and losses that are based on effective use of science and technology. The group recently released a document titled “Grand Challenges for Disaster Reduction.”
Download PDF here
posted 01/26/10

USGS Podcast
Read the transcript of USGS’s latest podcast: “Shaking and Tweeting: The USGS Twitter Earthquake Detection Program.”
Read the podcast transcript...
posted 01/26/10

Start the New Year Right
Send a Flu.gov eCard and encourage your friends and family to get vaccinated and prevent the flu. Send a Flu.gov eCard...
posted 01/11/10

Anaheim Fire Dept. Class
Sign up today for an CPR/AED class offered by the Anaheim Fire Department. Five-hour course meets on 2/8 and 2/10 from 6-8:30 PM in Santa Ana. To register call (714) 765-6955 or email cert@anaheim.net.
Read more about the class...
posted 01/11/10

ReadyOC Featured in OC Register
County’s Emergency Manager Donna Boston provides tips on getting your family prepared for emergencies. Read more...
posted 01/05/10

Resolve to be Ready in 2010
FEMA’s Ready Campaign is once again reminding people to Resolve to be Ready in 2010. Click here for a complete toolkit of resources. Read more...
posted 12/21/09

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