A little bit of preparedness can save a life.
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 →
Did you feel the swarm of nine 2.5 to 4.0 quakes in Truckee two days ago? FEMA just released their study, FEMA P-366, Hazus Estimated Annualized Earthquake Losses for the United States (PDF version). Of interest to us in California: The new Hazus study indicates the following key findings: The Annualized Earthquake Loss (AEL) to... Continue Reading →
We all use technology as if it were stable and predictable. How often do most of us change our email address? Making sure our friends have the new address, trying to update mailing lists, remembering to change all of our online accounts... it can be a big pain. If you have an AT&T account that... Continue Reading →
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 →
Weather reports are predicting near 100° temperatures in Northern California later this week. Extreme heat and storms can affect the power in your neighborhood. How do you prepare for this? Lots of practical suggestions about power outages and extreme heat are at Ready.gov, The following tips came from the power outages link. Prepare: If you... Continue Reading →
This year Urban Shield has designed in a set of exercises for CERT (or NERT, CORE, etc.) teams and CERT-trained ham radio operators to participate. The event will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Here's the official Urban Shield 2017 CERT/NERT Team Invitation (PDF) with more detail. Interested... Continue Reading →
Many people like to think we'll be able to check our phones for the latest news, instructions on what to do, and messages from our friends and family who may have been affected by a disaster. If the disaster is serious, those people may be surprised to learn that cell phone networks are jammed even... Continue Reading →
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offered this bit of news about Privacy Awareness Week, which was May 8-12, 2017. It’s an annual initiative of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum that combines the efforts of privacy agencies in the region to share information about privacy practices and rules. The article includes some helpful links: FTC... Continue Reading →
The Port of Oakland recently recognized the heroes of a life-saving adventure at the Oakland Airport. After a traveler collapsed from a heart attack outside the terminal, his life was saved by the quick response of other travelers who knew CPR (cario pulmonary resuscitation). CPR is easy to learn. The Red Cross notes that "most... Continue Reading →
