Are you prepared for an emergency? Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) invites New Canaan residents to join us for Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at the New Canaan Library. More.
Voices Center for Resilience ‘Community Preparedness Training’
VOICES Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency
Are you prepared for an emergency? Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES) invites New Canaan residents to join us for Community Preparedness Training: Preparing Individuals and Families for an Emergency. More.
Dog Man and FEMA join forces for emergency preparedness PSA
FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council have partnered with DreamWorks Animation’s new film Dog Man to promote emergency preparedness among children. The initiative features the animated character Dog Man encouraging children to take an active role in emergency readiness. More.
After LA wildfires, Oceanside reviews fire risks, preparedness
Following devastating fires in Los Angeles, Oceanside residents have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle a similar large-scale disaster in their own backyard, prompting a presentation by the fire and water utilities departments at a Jan. 22 council meeting. More.
Los Angeles Emerges from Wildfires as Austin Heeds Warning, Lessons in Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
As the embers of recent wildfires start to cool, and Los Angeles residents are faced with the long process of recovery, it's clear that the respite from the windy, flame-fanning weather is a temporary reprieve rather than an end to the threat. More.
Local News Los Angeles County fires emphasize importance of disaster preparedness
With the recent wildfires in Southern California forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, firefighters and emergency preparedness specialists in the Bay Area want to make sure you are ready in case disaster strikes. More.
Los Angeles officials face tough questions about preparedness and firefighting strategy
It’s been more than a week since two of the most destructive wildfires in California history broke out within hours of each other in Los Angeles. Both blazes remain active and uncontained, and Angelenos again held their breath while firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading. More
Know the six P's of preparedness to evacuate during a wildfire, other disasters
During natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes, people in at-risk areas are often asked to evacuate. It's important to prepare, heed evacuation warnings and remember the six P's of evacuating – a checklist list of the necessities you should pack or take with you whether you are evacuating from a fire or another natural disaster. More.