Alert: San Onofre Generating Station (SONGS) Testing
Part of the Quarterly Growl Test for San Clemente, SONGS will sound 19 community alert sirens from 7/26 - 7/29. Contact the Emergency Planning Officer at (949) 361-6109 or visit the SONGS website for info.
Posted 7/29/10

National Night Out
Come learn about crime and drug prevention awareness at National Night Out on 8/3
from 4-7 PM at Davis Elementary on 1405 French Street in Santa Ana. Download Flyer… Posted 7/29/10

OC Firefighters Travel to Kern County
About 30 OC firefighters and five engines are headed north to Kern County to help battle wildfires that have destroyed up to 11,000 acres. Read more…
Posted 7/29/10

Wildfire Info Sharing
A new NC State U study says sharing info is vital to avoid injury or loss of life during a wildfire. Read more…
Posted 7/29/10

FEMA Mobile Enhancements
Learn how you can better prepare with new FEMA mobile enhancements. Demo video…
Posted 7/29/10

Wildfire Preparedness Resources
Are you prepared for a wildfire? Access FEMA resources and be ready if a wildfire strikes.
Posted 7/29/10

2010 More Seismically Active
Aftershocks from the 4/7 Mexicali earthquake made 2010 more seismically active than in years past. Watch a video on the earthquake donut theory…
Posted 7/23/10

Anaheim Cooling Centers Open
Take precautions against heat related illnesses during these record high hot days. Anaheim makes cooling centers available to residents. Learn more….
Posted 7/23/10

Anaheim National Night Out
National Night will be held on 8/3 from 5-8 pm in Anaheim at Eucalyptus Park.
Learn more…
Posted 7/23/10

National Preparedness Widget
Support the Ready Campaign and National Preparedness Month by adding their new widget to your site! Download…
Posted 7/23/10

CA Governor Launches Disaster Corps
Governor Schwarzenegger launches Disaster Corps to standardize and coordinate trained volunteers across California.
Read more…
Posted 7/23/10

National Pet Fire Safety Day
Learn how to keep your pets from starting home fires during third annual National Pet Fire Safety Day on 7/15.
Read more…
Posted 7/23/10

Promise to Prepare Today!
Don’t wait for disaster to strike to buy your emergency kit. Make your Promise to Prepare and get a kit, make a plan, or volunteer today at ReadyOC.org. and be entered to win a prize! Sign up!

Great California Shake Out
Sign up today for the Great California Shake Out, which will be held on 10/21 at 10:21 AM. In 2009, there were 6.9 million participants and 1.5 million are signed up so far for the 2010 event.
www.shakeout.org/

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