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Earthquake Preparedness: The Great Shakeout – Thursday, 10/15 at 10:15am

October 13, 2020

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Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake safety steps ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ as if experiencing a major earthquake. And, while the Great Shakeout 2020 may […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

Linda and Bill Hopkins Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Tomorrow (It’s VIRTUAL This Year!)

October 9, 2020

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Our community lost Bill Hopkins on Father’s Day this year. Bill was the co-founder of the “Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair,” which was a yearly event that brought out thousands of people who wanted to get their homes prepared for a SFV Disaster. He did so much for our community and he’ll be missed tremendously. Tomorrow, […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Events, NENC, Public Safety

How to Protect Important Documents During an Emergency with a Financial First Aid Kit

September 24, 2020

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For National Preparedness Month, City Controller Ron Galperin has released a new online resource: “How to Build a Financial First Aid Kit.” This interactive tool provides a list of documents and items that should be gathered and stored for safe and easy access if a crisis comes your way. Included on that list: IDs and […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

Help your neighborhood make an emergency plan for National Preparedness Month

September 24, 2020

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September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme is, “Disasters Don’t Wait, Make Your Plan Today.” The City of Los Angeles has numerous programs and services to help its citizens plan, prepare, and recover from disasters. Please visit the Emergency Management Department’s website for more info. One of the most important programs the City has is […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

The Linda & Bill Hopkins Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair

September 8, 2020

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A Live Virtual Event! Held online at valleydisasterfair.com October 10, 2020 from 9am to 1 pm You will have more time to enjoy the Fair by pre-registering (Click here to register, but not until July 1, 2020) and your family will be eligible for a complimentary Family Emergency Preparedness (EP) Starter Kit*. Only one registration per family is […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Events, Northridge East Community

Earthquake Rattles Southern California Coast

July 30, 2020

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An earthquake rattled Southlanders from their sleep, Thursday morning. Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Southern California’s San Fernando Valley early Thursday morning. The United States Geological Survey reports the quake struck just before 4:30 a.m. The quake was felt in Pacoima, and as far away as Oxnard, Irvine, and San Diego. […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

Controller Galperin Launches “Get Ready LA” Online Emergency Preparedness Resources Map

September 21, 2019

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To promote local emergency planning during National Preparedness Month, L.A. Controller Ron Galperin today released a new online resource map of emergency services and programs funded by the City of Los Angeles that will help families and communities prepare for unexpected natural disasters. Get Ready L.A.

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

Did you feel the earthquake this morning?

January 30, 2019

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Light shaking could be felt across the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning. The temblor was a magnitude 2.8, and its epicenter was roughly a mile from North Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents felt the shaking at about 9:46 a.m. According to the USGS, the quake was close to the surface, comparatively shallow at […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

24 Years Later, the Lesson Remains the Same

January 19, 2018

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It was this week 24 years ago that residents of Los Angeles awoke to one of the most severe earthquakes to ever strike our region. The Northridge Earthquake resulted in 57 lives lost, over 8700 injuries, tens of billions of dollars in damage, and reminded us all of the precarious geography of our city. It was in the wake of this […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

El Niño Wet Weather Preparedness: WE’RE READY… ARE YOU?

November 2, 2015

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Each year, LA Sanitation (LASAN) prepares itself and Los Angeles residents and businesses for the rainy season. This year, we are anticipating El Niño, which will likely cause higher-intensity storms and potential flooding. What can residents and businesses do to prepare? Check your catch basins to make sure they

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

Can You Recognize A Heat Emergency?

August 10, 2015

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Temperatures across California will be blazing hot in the days ahead. We have your heat wave safety checklist to keep your loved ones safe. From http://patch.com/california/northridge/can-you-recognize-heat-emergency On average, 675 deaths from extreme heat events occur each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, including a dual tragedy involving French tourists in […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Contest

August 7, 2015

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Be the first to spot a Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair bus bench ad in the City of Los Angeles! Whoever sends the first email received at info@ValleyDisasterFair.com (based on the email timestamp) with a photo of the ad and the location (nearest intersection and city) of the bench in the photo will win a Mini […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Events, Just for Fun

City Uses App to Alert People Trained in CPR of Nearby Emergencies They Can Help With

March 7, 2015

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LA partners with PulsePoint to empower residents to help save lives. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the fire chief unveiled a smartphone app Wednesday that alerts people with CPR training if someone in a nearby public area is suffering from cardiac arrest and needs their help. The PulsePoint app sends alerts to its users at the same […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness

How to Create Your Own Disaster Preparedness Kit

January 24, 2015

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Filed Under: City of Los Angeles, Council District 12, Emergency Preparedness

Hundreds Attend the “Resilience By Design” Community Meeting

January 23, 2015

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Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilman Mitchell Englander, and US Geological Survey seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones hosted a community meeting to provide residents the opportunity to learn more about “Resilience by Design,” Mayor Garcetti’s plan to improve our City’s infrastructure and ensure public safety and preparedness in the event of an earthquake or other disaster. Over 350 […]

Filed Under: City of Los Angeles, Council District 12, Emergency Preparedness, Events, Northridge East Community

7th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Video and Photos

October 3, 2014

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7th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair last Saturday that drew nearly 1500 people, which Councilmember Mitch Englander, Chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, said was the largest in Los Angeles. Many Valley Neighborhood Councils supported this great event. Photo locations: Photos by Firefighter Adam VanGerpen Photos by Tom Johnson Photos by Office of […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Events, NENC, Northridge East Community

Northridge East Neighborhood Council Recognized for Participation in the Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair

April 11, 2014

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The Best Of Ongoing Collaboration Award presented to Valley Disaster Preparedness Team at Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Council’s (VANC) annual mixer held at Carla’s Café, CBS Studios, Studio City, CA, on Thursday, April 10, 2014 About 8 years ago, a small group of Neighborhood Council members passionate about emergency preparedness formed the North Valley Disaster Preparedness […]

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness, Featured, NENC, Public Safety Tagged With: disaster preparedness, neighborhood council, neighborhood councils, Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Council, Valley Disaster Preparedness Team

Wake-Up Call: Be Prepared for Disaster with a Financial First Aid Kit

March 18, 2014

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Yesterday’s 4.4 temblor reminded us all that we live in an earthquake zone. And while a lot of us have emergency water and supplies on-hand, being prepared for a disaster means more than that – it means being financially ready. Financially Ready? In the event of a large earthquake or other natural disaster, you’ll need to

Filed Under: Emergency Preparedness Tagged With: disaster preparedness, Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, first aid kit, natural disaster

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