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Community Safety/Security
Newsletter - October 2007
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PO Box 891993
Temecula, CA
92589-1993
(951) 764-3626
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Welcome
to the October 2007 Issue!
Southern
California is on Fire
After
the last newsletter, it seemed like things might calm down a bit.
No such luck. I've heard it said that California has four
seasons, but they're a little different than the rest of the country:
fire, flood, earthquake, and riot. Once the fires are over (as of
last night, there was still one burning in San Diego County), we
typically hit our rainy season which means mudslides since there is no
longer any ground cover to hold the dirt in place.
Steph and I were activated as a part of our Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) to help out the local Red Cross standing up
shelters until they could get sufficient Red Cross trained personnel in
place. An excellent example of two separate organizations
assisting in time of need. Only time will tell if they move
forward to put a formal agreement in place to provide for similar types
of assistance in the future.
Folks, disasters keep happening - some man-made like 9/11, and some
natural like hurricanes and wildfires. You're going to be on the
front lines someday, and you're going to be ready. That's why we
keep putting out this newsletter, that's why we work so hard for you,
and that's why we exist. If you look at the new tagline in the
logo above, you'll see "We Make the World Safer!" It's what we do
and we look forward to helping you do the same!
Stephen
PS: We
extended the
$9.95 pricing on Keeping Our Chemical Facilities Safe until October
5. The price has now gone up to $14.95. Stay safe!
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What lies ahead?
Work
Continues on Keeping Our Schools Safe.
Time to get back to working on Keeping Our Schools Safe. We
continue to look for folks who are interested in reviewing it (we've
had a couple more after the last newsletter), and
always welcome your comments as to what you would like to see in the
final product. Thank you for working with us to make these things
come to fruition.
We are continuing to do more consulting work with cities and
businesses. As our business grows, we want you to know that we
are committed to ensuring that we provide the same level of expertise
and service to which you are accustomed. We work with people who
are interested in making their business, community or jurisdiction
safer, and not just people who are willing to help someone spend grant
money. There are plenty of other folks out there who will do
that. It's only because of you that we are able to make these
wonderful things happen!
As always, if you are interested in working with us directly to make
your community, business, or agency safer, please contact us at: info@oursafetowns.com.
Remember,
Keeping
Our Chemical Facilities Safe has been published, and is now
available! Click here
to purchase your copy!
See you next month!
See
you next month!
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Useful Information
Preparing
for Safe Winter Travel
Written
by Ray Steen, Staff Writer, RedCross.org
With
the holiday season in full gear, it is important to remember that
winter weather is not far behind. Winter storms accounted for five
major national disasters and eight federally declared emergencies in
2001, damaging homes and businesses from New York to Oregon.
The
American Red Cross, the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) urge people every year about the deceptive
dangers associated with winter storms.
The
Red Cross classifies winter storms as "deceptive killers" because most
winter-related deaths are indirectly related to storms. Flash floods,
avalanches and car accidents are all potential killers.
Know
the Dangers
According
to the U.S. Department of Commerce, about 70 percent of automobile
accidents resulting in death are ice-or-snow related. Another 25
percent of winter deaths can be attributed to people being caught out
in a storm.
The
National Weather Service reports that many people die each year when
they attempt to leave their vehicle during a storm to walk to safety.
Instead, stranded drivers should stay with the car, tie a piece of
cloth to the car's antenna, and keep the car running while using the
heater 10 minutes out of each hour. People should remember to keep
their interior lights on while the engine is running, and to avoid
hypothermia by constantly moving their arms and legs.
Hypothermia
is a serious condition that predominantly affects males and people over
60. Warning signs for detecting severely low body temperature are
memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness,
exhaustion, and uncontrollable shivering. People generally suffer from
hypothermia after being over-exposed to extremely cold weather,
dangerous wind chills, ice and snowstorms, freezing rain or sleet —
another reason why stranded passengers should remain in their vehicles
until help arrives.
Preparation
Key to Winter Safety
"The
biggest problem with winter storms is that people sometimes get
surprised by bad weather," said Rocky Lopes, Red Cross senior associate
of community disaster education.
"Our
biggest recommendation is that people should listen to local weather
forecasts and The Weather Channel, and plan to stay home when the
weather is going to get bad," Lopes said.
But
if travel is necessary, it's best to inform someone of the travel
route, destination and expected arrival time. "Having a disaster
supplies kit in the car, including a flashlight with fresh batteries,
is essential," Lopes said. Travelers should remember to keep their gas
tanks near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
Lucy
Everett, disaster preparedness coordinator for the American Red Cross
Greater Rochester Chapter, explains that being prepared is paramount
for survival. Everett's Red Cross is part of a "Storm Ready Community"
that joins the county, city and local weather services in promoting
weather safety and awareness virtually year-round.
"If
you are prepared for a disaster, it does not matter what type of
disaster it is, you are less likely to panic and stress out. The better
prepared you are, the better off you and your family will be. Practice
the disaster plan and involve every member of your family."
Find
detailed reports on the weather in your area at www.weather.com or find details on
winter storms at www.noaa.gov or www.fema.gov.
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