A little bit of preparedness can save a life.
Two quick reminders to help you keep your pets safe during these warm months. Too Hot to Trot Asphalt temperature and outdoor air temperature are two very different things. When the outside air temperature is 77°, the asphalt in the sun is 125°. A dog's foodpads aren't any thicker than our feet, and they are... Continue Reading →
Here's a playful interactive video series that teaches a few basics about responding to others in distress. You are the help until help arrives. By responding, you may save someone's life!
Urban Shield just completed its annual training event. This year they included a new component: Green Area Command for CERT/NERT groups. What happened?
September is National Preparedness Month. Talk with your family, make a simple plan.
Learn to pass the FCC exam and get your Amateur Radio License so you can talk with people near and far, find new friends with the original social media, and be ready for emergencies. Two different classes in the East San Francisco Bay area this October.
Recode has an insightful article on a "wonky debate" about our national emergency communications infrastructure. The wireless (and often land-line) telephone carriers and even some device makers are arguing that they shouldn't be required to update the network for modern emergency-related support. Hurricane Harvey is now putting this all into perspective. From the article: To... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/YXxPTAhMGLI Another animated reminder from Ready.gov about staying safe when the earth moves.
No question that we've had a few hot days on the east side of the Oakland hills. As temperatures reach 100º we run for the cool stores and turn the air conditioning on high in our cars, houses and offices. People who are older, young, sick or overweight may be more strongly affected by extreme heat.... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/tWhTdfHQWqs An animated reminder from Ready.gov, who want to help you be prepared. If there's smoke, keep your head low and get out fast!
Wednesday, July 26th is the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In support of this, we encourage you to evaluate and practice your emergency plan, especially if it includes any special considerations for access and functional needs. Here's the large-print brochure from Ready.gov for preparedness of the variably-abled. Do you have a personal... Continue Reading →
