Emergency veterinarian Stevie Aitkenshared some tips with ABC News about how to care for pets amid such emergencies. They include how to prepare for wildfires as a pet owner, as well as how to help animal companions cope in the aftermath. A man was able to get his dog when evacuating duri...
Community preparedness groups need to start training for wildfire emergenciesjust like they do for earthquakes, said Kelly. “Bay Area residents need to learn how to create defensible space around their homes; how to put mesh on their vents; how to evaluate their roofs,” she said. “This...
The winds are expected to peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Southern California Edison currently has thousands of customers being considered forpublic safety power shutoffsas a precaution. Cal Fire and SCE have crews on standby ready to deploy throughout Southern Califo...
It is easy to think of disaster and emergencies lasting for a short period of time but be sure to make a plan that will include not being able to resume services for days, weeks and even months. If a town is hit by a tornado, wildfire, or hurricane, the recovery process can take ye...
That’s part of why everyone, even if they don’t live in an at-risk area, should carry arespiratorand goggles in their bug out bag. Trying to live and travel through densely-contaminated air is no fun, increases chances of medical emergencies, and so on. ...
How can businesses and organizations prepare for a natural disaster? One significant way that businesses and organizations can prepare for emergencies caused by natural disasters is to have an emergency management plan in place to assess threats to their staff and the general public should a disaster...
In March, the B.C. government said that forecasts “indicate that British Columbia may experience an active spring wildfire season due to persistent drought conditions.” After the 2023 forest-fire season, Premier David Eby launched thePremier’s Expert Task Force on Emergencies. It reported back...
For decades firefighters have trained for emergencies using live fires. Now there's a new kid on the block. Virtual reality and hot suits allow instructors to recreate live fire environments, but without the risk, cost and environmental damage. But can i
Keep copies of these in an offline place as well, such as a password-backed external hard drive, that is accessible to grab in an emergency situation. Protecting your personal photos In the wake of southern California's mass wildfire spread and extensive destruction of residential areas, many...
“Your donation helps meet both immediate and long-term needs. It also enables the purchase of supplies from local vendors, which supports community businesses. During emergencies, 100% of designated gifts are directed toward specific relief efforts.” Monetary donations allow organizations to purchase...