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Water Well Inspection
After an earthquake, homeowners registered with FEMA may receive a water well inspection to assess damage to well and water contamination.
Read more here…
Posted 1/30/12
Disaster Loans
If you are in a declared disaster area and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
More info from FEMA here…
Posted 1/30/12
Fire Safety Tips For Home and Apartments
Learn more about fire safety for your home here…
Posted 1/30/12
2011’s Weather Is A Precursor For Things To Come
In 2011, more than 8,000 people were injured in natural disasters. How can we better prepare in 2012?
Read More Here…
Posted 1/30/12
OCFA To Honor Its Best and Bravest
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) will hold its annual “Best and Bravest” ceremony to honor firefighters and staff on February 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. Read more here…
Posted 1/30/12
Flu Season
Cold weather can leave you feeling under-the-weather. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting sick this winter…
Posted 1/23/12
Power Outage Tips
Learn how to keep food safe during and after an emergency, such as a flood, earthquake, national disaster, or the loss of power. Read more here…
Posted 1/23/12
Winter Safety Tips
Winter storms have the potential to knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time.
Learn more here…
Posted 1/23/12
Rainy Weather Means Rainy Roads
Weekend weather is coming our way. Follow these rainy weather safety tips…
Posted 1/20/12
Wildfire Safety Rules For Power Lines
State regulators adopted new rules on Thursday to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires after years of debate over lessons from the October 2007 wildfires that killed 17 and burned more than 1,600 structures in Southern California.
Read more here…
Posted 1/19/2012
CERT Training Class
Learn more about community emergency response by joining the Anaheim Fire Department for a CERT training class on January 21, 8am – 1pm.
More information here…
Posted 1/19/2012
Know Your Risk and Have a Safe Place To Go…With Time To Get There
Individuals and communities in tornado and hurricane areas need structurally sound safe rooms and early alert systems.
Read More Here…
Posted 1/19/2012
Together We Prepare Seminar
Join the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Bureau at the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel on Jan. 26, 2012 for a seminar on emergency planning for people with disabilities, access and functional needs. Read more here…
Posted 1/19/2012
Red Flag Alert Cancellation
As of Friday, 01/13/12, at 2:00 p.m., the Red Flag Warning for the Santa Ana Mountains and Orange County Coastal Areas has been canceled.
Get prepared for wildfire by visiting ReadySetGoOC...
Posted 1/13/12
Join OC Fire Watch
Interested in volunteering for OC Fire Watch and patroling areas during Red Flag Alerts? Sign up today and help respond to and prevent local wildfires.
Sign up here…
Posted 1/12/12
Ready for Wildfire?
Preparing for a wildfire is as easy as Ready, Set, Go! Make your home more resistant to wildfires and ensure your family is ready to evacuate early and safely when wildfire happens.
Learn more here…
Posted 1/12/12
Fire Emergency Kit
Download a quick checklist of items that should be in every home’s emergency kit and be prepared for disasters like wildfires. Or get our free ReadyOC app at the iTunes store to access a handy shopping list for disaster supplies.
Get checklist here…
Posted 1/12/12
Winter Fire Safety Tip
Alternative heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least 3 feet away. Learn more about winter fire safety here…
Posted 1/9/2012
FEMA App
Download the FEMA app for preparedness and disaster resources today. Read more here…
Posted 1/9/2012
Together We Prepare Seminar
Join the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Bureau at the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel on Jan 26, 2012 for a seminar on emergency planning for people with disabilities, access and functional needs. Go to www.TogetherWePrepare.com to register.
Posted 1/9/2012
Disasters in 2011: a record year for the U.S.
The nation set a record for weather-related disasters in 2011, racking up 12 that caused more than $1 billion in damage in the contiguous 48 states. Are you ready for the next one?
Read more here…
Posted 1/9/2012
“If You See Something, Say Something”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL). Read more here…
Posted 1/4/2012
Prepare and Get Trained in 2012 With the American Red Cross
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Find out how you can prepare and get trained with the American Red Cross here…
Posted 1/3/2012
Safely Remove Holiday Lights
Before going up the ladder, consider these safety precautions when removing your holiday lights this year.
Posted 1/4/2012
Be Prepared Everywhere You Go
Text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA) to receive preparedness tips straight to your mobile phone each month. Learn more here…
Posted 1/4/2012
COAD-OC Meeting
Learn how to “Communicate in Times of Disaster - It's Easier Than You Think” at the first 2012 meeting of COAD-OC (Coordinating Organizations Active in Disaster – Orange County). RSVP to COAD.OrangeCounty@gmail.com today for the meeting, which will be held on 1/12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn more here…
Posted 12/28/11
Resolve To Be Ready In 2012!
With the New Year around the corner, have you made a resolution to keep your family ready for an emergency in 2012?
Get ideas here...
Posted 12/28/11
Technology and Disasters
Learn how technology has helped enhanced our nation’s security via mobile networks, SMS, and blogs.
Read more here...
Posted 12/28/11
Emergency Preparedness Store For Women Opens in South Coast Metro
Provisions, OC’s only emergency preparedness store catering to women, just opened at 3771 S. Plaza Drive in Santa Ana, one block from South Coast Plaza.
Posted 12/28/11
Got a Smoke Alarm?
OCFA encourages all families to have a working smoke alarm. Resolve to check your batteries each quarter next year.
Read more...
Posted 12/28/11
Give The Gift Of Health & Safety
Stay safe this holiday season by following these 12 health and safety tips and sharing them with your family and friends.
Get tips here...
Posted 12/28/11
Need A Resolution For The New Year?
Make your New Year’s resolution by preparing for disasters. Check out FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate talk about making your resolution here...
Posted 12/19/11
Donate Through The Red Cross 2011 Holiday Giving Catalog
Give a truly meaningful gift this holiday season. Check out gift ideas for your family, friends, troops & more here...
Posted 12/19/11
12 Tips To Keep Your Season Merry And Bright
Designate a driver and check your tire pressure before heading out to holiday events. Get more safety tips here...
Posted 12/19/11
Be Flu-Free When Traveling This Winter
Get vaccinated before your trip and follow these simple tips for staying healthy during the winter months here...
Posted 12/19/11
Give The Gift Of Preparedness&
Not sure what to give loved ones and friends this holiday season? Give the gift of preparedness against disasters. Get ideas here…
Posted 12/12/11
Clark Griswold Holiday Tree Safety
Get holiday safety tips from the Red Cross and the Muppets to be merry and safe this year! Learn more...
Posted 12/12/11
Commit A Minute To Safety
Have you replaced the batteries in your smoke alarms yet this year? Find out how you can Commit a Minute to Safety here…
Posted 12/12/11
Emergency Planning For Parents And Teachers
FEMA wants parents and teachers to prepare their kids and students about emergency planning and know the four steps to being ready. Learn more here…
Posted 12/12/11
Participate In #SMEMChat
Join the Social Media for Emergency Management Chat on Twitter, held every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. PST with the #SMEMChat hashtag.
Posted 12/12/11
Be A Ham Radio Operator
Provide valuable communications in an emergency and support Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training by learning more here…
Posted 12/5/11
Participate In FEMA’s Think Tank
Join FEMA’s online forum where you can engage with other community members on emergency preparedness here…
Posted 12/5/11
Built Your Kit Yet?
Build your basic disaster supplies kit in the event of an emergency or maintain your kit by reading more here…
Posted 12/5/11
Holiday Safety Tips
Don’t let a tragedy strike this holiday season. Learn these simple safety tips that can prevent a fire at your house here…
Posted 12/5/11
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern California, which will be in effect from Mon., Dec. 5 at 6 a.m. until Tues., Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Learn more here...
Posted 11/30/2011
Put A Freeze On Winter Fires
Did you know winter brings the highest number of home fires than any other time of the year? Find out more about safety tips here…
Posted 11/28/11
Get Automatic Alerts on Food Recalls
FoodSafety.gov wants you to be aware of the latest information on food recalls and alerts, including allergy alerts. Subscribe here…
Posted 11/28/11
Be Ready For This Year’s Winter WeatherWith winter quickly approaching, learn how you can ‘winterize’ your vehicle and home. Get tips here…
Posted 11/28/11
OC Metro Minute Features ReadyOC App
OC Metro’s Karly Barker shares ReadyOC’s free app on the daily OC Metro Minute online broadcast segment.
Video: http://www.ocmetro.com/ocmetro-videos.aspx?vpid=F7A700C3-3179-430D-85C7-C52D42664D20&vvid=970ee09d-9f2c-4fe7-9138-f9571034813b
Posted 11/22/11
Safe Holiday Travel Tips
Before you and your family hit the road this holiday season, check out these travel safety tips for a safe drive.
Get tips here...
Posted 11/22/11
Be Aware of Fire Safety This Winter
Know how to be fire safe this winter and operate your fireplace and other fuel-fired appliances safely. Read more here…
Posted 11/14/11
Get Smart About Antibiotics This Week
Test your antibiotics knowledge during “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week”.
Read more here…
Posted 11/14/11
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Be a part of the 2011 American Red Cross “Holiday Mail for Heroes” this holiday season. Show your appreciation and support here…
Posted 11/14/11
How Safe is Your Tree?
Are you getting ready to pick your holiday tree yet? Read more on your safety and tree here…
Posted 11/14/11
Request a ReadyOC Assembly Online!
OC elementary school principals and teachers may now request a ReadyOC school assembly online! Request yours today...
AlertOC
Signing up for AlertOC to make sure your family is kept updated in case of disaster. Sign up now...
2-1-1 Orange County
Dial 2-1-1 during an emergency for shelter resources, disaster response and other community health and human services and support.
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ReadyOC PSA
Watch the Ready.gov Consequences SpanishPSA on our video page!
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Holiday Fire Safety
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Get tips on safe holiday cooking here…
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus/cooking.shtm
Do You Have Enough Water?
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Is Your School Prepared?
Sign up for a ReadyOC School Assembly! See the video...
Promise to Prepare
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