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Schiavo To Host Emergency Preparedness Fair In Valencia

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced Tuesday that she is set to host an Emergency Preparedness Fair and Workshop Saturday afternoon in Valencia. The emergency preparedness fair is scheduled to provide information to residents to better prepare them for Southern California’s upcoming fire season, which generally falls between September through November.  Schiavo’s office plans to bring in representatives from Red Cross, ...

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Pilar Schiavo To Host Santa Clarita Emergency Workshop

When an emergency or natural disaster unfolds it is easier to navigate when you are prepared, which is why in June an emergency workshop is set to be hosted in our Santa Clarita Valley. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is set to host an emergency preparedness workshop on Saturday, June 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to help families get ...

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Having A Survival Kit Is Vital – Here’s Why

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We live in strange times, and unfortunately, nobody can predict when something can go wrong. Hence, why it’s of huge relevance to always have a properly-designed survival kit by your side because if you do, your chances of survival are going to drastically improve. Now, it’s crucial to understand that some people require additional equipment in their kits. Therefore, you ...

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Live Fire Training At Pitchess Detention Center To Continue Through June

Smoke near Castaic is being caused by spring training by the Los Angeles County Fire Department conducting annual spring drills with live fire at Pitchess Detention Center. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The trainings began Monday, June 4, and are expected to run through June 29. The training is scheduled from ...

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Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station Surprises West Creek Academy With Emergency Lockdown Drill

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West Creek Academy students and faculty were surprised Tuesday morning with an emergency lockdown drill conducted by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies to test how effectively those at the school reacted to emergency situations. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Deputies Tom Drake, Joe Crilly, Javier Guzman and Gabriel Barlow unexpectedly ...

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Senator Scott Wilk Offers Reminder About Importance Of Preparing For An Emergency

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Senator Scott Wilk reached out to the community to stress the importance of preparing for an emergency like a wildfire and provided tips on how to survive during a disaster in this week’s edition of “Wednesdays with Wilk.” Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “The Placerita Fire earlier this summer is a ...

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Second Annual Safety Town Summer Camp Begins With Mock City Games

Over 30 pre-K and kindergarten students gathered at North Park Elementary school to learn about the importance of personal safety and emergency preparedness through hands-on games and activities. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Hosted by the Santa Clarita Optimist Foundation, Safety Town is a five day safety education and awareness summer ...

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Firefighters Respond To Several Fires Wednesday In Santa Clarita, Prepare For Possible Storms

Firefighters and emergency responders were kept busy Wednesday after thunderstorms and  lightning caused mudslides and five fires in the Santa Clarita Valley. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The several brush fires were caused caused by lightning from a passing storm cell, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department news release. Most ...

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Emergency Responders Offer Lightning Safety Tips

Santa Clarita residents should expect some very warm and humid conditions through Friday with the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management. To prepare for potential thunderstorms passing through the area, Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management officials have provided safety tips to avoid lightning strikes. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. If you hear thunder, then lightning ...

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Brush Fire Safety Tips From The Los Angeles County Fire Department And Office Of Emergency Management

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management. Los Angeles County Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management officials have provided brush fire safety tips as well as “Ready, Set, Go” information. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. These brush and forest fires threaten ...

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