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Daylight Saving Time Reminder
FEMA encourages families to use Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to be prepared for emergencies.
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posted 03/16/10
4.4 Quake Reported Near LA
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.4-magnitude earthquake at 4:04 a.m. on 3/16. According to the LA Times, the quake occurred about 11 miles east of downtown LA and about one mile from Pico Rivera.
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posted 03/16/10
4.4 Quake Felt in OC
The OC Register’s Sciencedude blog reported that about 1,600 in OC felt this morning’s 4.4-magnitude earthquake.
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posted 03/16/10
Super CPR Day
The American Red Cross of Orange County will host its Sixth Annual Super CPR Day on 4/17 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Sign up for CPR (Adult/Child) and/or First Aid classes ($10 per person per course).
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reposted 03/10/10
Business Disaster Plan
FEMA encourages businesses to prepare for disasters with a plan
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posted 03/10/10
New SONGS Site
Southern California Edison launched a new Web site for San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) to provide the community with the latest information and updates.
See the new site...
posted 02/24/10
Great California Shake Out
Sign up today for the Great California Shake Out, which will be held on 10/21 at 10:21 AM. In 2009, there were 6.9 million participants and 1.5 million are signed up so far for the 2010 event.
www.shakeout.org/
posted 02/17/10
Animal Evacuation Info
OC Animal Care has provided information on how to safely evacuate your pets if you are under voluntary evacuation orders
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posted 02/17/10
Are You Earthquake Prepared?
FEMA urges residents to become “Earthquake Prepared” by exercising a few safety measures to help prepare themselves for earthquakes and disasters of all types.
Get tips here...
posted 02/17/10
Congressional Webcast
In February, the U.S. House of Representatives conducted a hearing on FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Program in Haiti. Check out the video and summary here.
http://transportation.house.gov/hearings/hearingDetail.aspx?NewsID=1096
posted 02/17/10
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review
DHS delivered the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) Report to Congress on 2/1. The QHSR outlines the strategic framework to guide the activities of participants in homeland security toward a common end.
Read the report and executive summary here...
posted 02/17/10
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
Orange County Mudslides
OC Register’s Sciencedude reports on the dangers of mudslides in Orange County.
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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.
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posted 02/07/10
ReadyOC News
Have a news item you’d like to share? E-mail us today:
readyorangecounty@gmail.com
Item 1: Earthquake Preparedness: Are you ready?
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Item 2: March 15 - 19 is Flood Safety Awareness Week
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Item 3: April 17 is OC Red Cross "Super CPR Day"
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Item 4: Get a Kit
Find out how to get or make an emergency kit...
Item 5: Do You have a Pet Plan?
Find out how you can plan for your pets
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