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Record setting heat can be dangerous.       During an average summer, some 200 people across the country die due to heat injuries from exposure to high summer temperatures.   Clearly, heat can be a force, particularly in Southern California, where temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the suburban valleys and 110 degrees in the low desert areas are not uncommon ...

What you can do now to plan a safe trip. Whether it is a weekend away or a vacation of a lifetime, a little time away from home can be full of fun and adventure. In a post 9/11 world, the prospect of traveling may seem frightening for some people.  The good news is that with a little extra planning ...

Fight fire before it happens. Southern California is prime for another major fire disaster, due to a persistent drought, urban sprawl of communities encroaching into areas of wildland, and millions of acres of vegetation that have not burned in many years. Preparedness is the key to surviving wildland fires. Your Home Follow all local building, fire, and hazard abatement codes. ...

72-Hour Emergency Financial Kits are often overlooked. After a damaging earthquake or other disaster, it may not be “business as usual.” Banks and ATMs might be closed for an indefinite period. Be prepared with an Emergency Financial Kit.   Emergency Cash Include in your emergency kit a sufficient amount of cash to get you through the emergency period. You will ...

Give youself the tools to handle and emergency. The ability of your neighborhood, workplace, or school to respond effectively during and after an emergency incident depends on how well you use the resources in the community. Local fire, law enforcement, medical services, and other personnel may be overwhelmed and unable to assist you after a disaster. To better prepare yourself, ...

Protect yourself from a severe flood or storm. Each year, severe storms can cause flash floods, contaminate the drinking water supply, disrupt electrical service, and damage homes and contents. They also can strand individuals playing near or crossing streams, rivers, flood control channels, and intersections.   Before a Flood Warning or Watch Be prepared to respond to flooding by taking ...

Thousands of earthquakes occur in California each year, but most are too small to be felt. Most only cause moderate damage and injuries in a small area.   Seismologists believe that one or more major earthquakes – Magnitude 7 or larger – is likely to occur somewhere in California anytime within the next 30 years. If these major earthquakes are ...