Articles for Your Emergency Kit

How to prepare for Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit L.A. in 84 years
1 year, 4 months ago

How to prepare for Hurricane Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit L.A. in 84 years

LA Times  

L.A. just got its first-ever tropical storm watch. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is working with the county’s Office of Emergency Management and other agencies in preparation for the storm, Sheriff Robert Luna said at a news conference. “It’s been 84 years since came ashore, so it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. Heavy rain, …

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What to do to prepare for possible power outages during winter storms
1 year, 11 months ago

What to do to prepare for possible power outages during winter storms

LA Times  

Intense rain and high winds from Hurricane Hilary will probably mean power outages this week for some Californians. If someone uses a medical device that plugs in, make sure it’s fully charged and you have a battery-powered backup option on hand. And here’s where to find the outage map for Pacific Gas & Electric, which serves much of the rest …

Power California Need Sign Outage Map Sure
California is being hit by another massive rainstorm. Here’s how to prepare and stay safe
1 year, 11 months ago

California is being hit by another massive rainstorm. Here’s how to prepare and stay safe

LA Times  

A woman watches cars stopped in the northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway after flooding closed the highway near Chualar, Calif., on Dec. 27. A storm battered the state on New Year’s Eve, dumping epic amounts of water on Northern California — including 5.46 inches of rain on San Francisco, the city’s second-wettest day in more than 170 years, according …

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Here’s how to prepare for a blackout in a heat wave
2 years, 3 months ago

Here’s how to prepare for a blackout in a heat wave

LA Times  

Are you at risk of a power outage? If outages are initiated, consumers can expect to receive notifications from power providers on areas affected and time duration.” That means it’s a good time to prepare to lose power. “If you’re staying at home and there’s a prolonged outage, you want to use perishable food from the fridge first, then the …

Food Emergency Heat Power Alert California Phone
How to prepare for a disaster if you live with a disability
3 years, 3 months ago

How to prepare for a disaster if you live with a disability

LA Times  

You’ll have to customize your emergency supplies and plans to suit your needs. Mobility If, like Drymon, you use mobility aids or have physical disabilities, Horton-Billard said it’s important to keep them nearby. Susan Howland, program director at the Southern California chapter of the Alzheimer’s Assn., said preparation is key — for the person with the disability as well as …

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What to do before, during and after a power outage
3 years, 4 months ago

What to do before, during and after a power outage

LA Times  

Judy Aquiline has a drink by candlelight at the Reel and Brand restaurant in Sonoma, Calif., during a planned Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power outage in 2019. If you use your car to charge your phone or other electronics, make sure you aren’t doing it in a closed garage and risking carbon monoxide poisoning. Every time you open them, …

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