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Is Lamorinda Prepared for Wildfire? |
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Written by Lamorinda Wildfire Forum
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Apr 30, 2009 at 01:15 PM |
 The Lamorinda Wildfire Forum 2009 was held on April 29th and turned out to be a huge success. People who attended heard fascinating information from the Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District and our own Moraga-Orinda Fire District. If you missed it: do not despair, because the forum will be broadcast on Comcast!
The program can be seen on Comcast Channel 26 (Ch 28 in Walnut Creek) on
- Friday May 15 @ 7:30pm
- Sunday May 17 @ 10am and 7pm
- Thursday May 21 @ 7pm
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Last Updated ( Apr 30, 2009 at 01:16 PM )
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Written by Ken Tom & Frans Hoffman
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Apr 29, 2009 at 12:54 PM |
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 According to the Center for Disease Control, the recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico has spread into the United States and is serious and has them worried. The swine flu is an air born virus contracted by simply being in close proximity with someone who is infected. Germs may also be picked up by touching something that is infected and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth.
There are some simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting infected. They come in three groups: personal hygiene and cleanliness, avoiding crowds and avoiding giving it to someone else. Whatever you do: do not panic. This is a flu, not Anthrax or Ricin... It may be a bad flu, but at this time it does not seem to be The End Of The World, no matter what the media say... |
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Last Updated ( Apr 29, 2009 at 01:00 PM )
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Ready Classroom - Emergency Preparedness in School |
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Written by FEMA
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Apr 14, 2009 at 12:44 PM |
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 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have joined with Discovery Education to announce Ready Classroom, an online educational program.
Ready Classroom will provide elementary and middle school teachers with resources to integrate natural disaster preparedness information into their curriculum. The program is an extension of Ready Kids, a nationwide effort designed to encourage children and families to take action and prepare for emergencies.
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Tracy CERT: An Example To Us All |
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Written by Frans Hoffman
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Apr 13, 2009 at 07:45 PM |
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When Tracy CERT organized its first training last October nobody could have foreseen how its members would be tested. In the midst of the horror surrounding the disappearance and murder of Sandra Cantu Tracy's 40+ CERT members rose to the occasion. They logged hundreds of hours during the 10-day search and somehow also found the time to help distribute10,000 flyers among the population. When radio communications broke down Ham operators (many of them CERT members) stepped up to the plate and kept operations going. The Tracy CERT team was recognized this week by Tracy City Council for its efforts in the case and will also be recognized later this month at the Annual Tracy Volunteer Luncheon. I can only hope and pray that when we in Lamorinda get tested, we will rise to the same level of professionalism. Well done! An article in the San Jose Mercury will tell you more...
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Last Updated ( Apr 13, 2009 at 07:45 PM )
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