#emergency-preparedness

#emergency-preparedness

According to the NWS Reno NV, Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

A longtime Los Angeles Fire Department leader who is currently the head of the agency's Valley operations will become the department's new chief, Mayor Karen Bass confirmed Friday. Jaime Moore, currently a deputy chief, will take the reins after a lengthy, nationwide search during which the mayor interviewed fire chiefs of other major cities. Bass also visited firehouses, hearing from firefighters on what they were looking for in a chief.

Four Altered States travelers embark on an inner journey, where their agents-advanced forms of their own consciousness-await them, along with challenges they must face to consolidate their presence in this new stage of human evolution. Uncanniks is committed to providing a safe and transformative experience for all attendees. As part of our immersive live performance, certain food items may be used by actors during the show. These items are handled exclusively by performers and are not intended for audience consumption.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Scientists say there's new evidence that two of the best-known earthquake fault lines on the West Coast are in sync and that has the potential for a major disaster. A new study by experts at Oregon State University focuses on the San Andreas Fault in Northern California, and the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the coast of Oregon and Washington.

When disaster strikes - whether through supply chain breakdowns, natural disasters, or other emergencies - your body still needs protein to survive. Protein supports strong muscles, sharp thinking, a healthy immune system, and proper growth in children. In times of crisis, shelf-stable protein sources become more than convenient - they're essential. Stockpiling now, while food is plentiful, can mean the difference between staying strong or wasting away when things go wrong.

Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings for some western and northern counties that are likely to bear the brunt of the first named storm of the autumn-winter season. The alerts were issued for Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and will run from 2pm-10pm today. A Status Yellow wind warning will be in place for the rest of Ireland from midday until midnight today as Storm Amy passes.

The Trump administration abruptly cut nearly $7 million in public safety funding from Massachusetts, diverting the money to other states that are more willing to help enforce federal immigration law. Ten other states and Washington, D.C. were similarly affected. Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined with her counterparts in those states to sue officials within the Trump administration, accusing them of illegally withholding the funding.

The report - compiled by the McChrystal Group and released more than eight months after the fires - found that county practices around issuing emergency alerts, specifically evacuations, are "outdated, unclear and contradictory." That, coupled with confusion about who has what authority around evacuation decision-making, "led to inconsistencies in preparedness strategies across the county and a lack of clear documentation and communication processes," the report said.

While I'd always done my share at home, my family knew that now I had 'nothing else to do,' which meant I was now asked to do a lot more.

North Bay Interior Valleys, San Francisco Bay Shoreline, and San Francisco County are under a coastal flood advisory due to expected minor coastal flooding from 9 p.m. Thursday.

"The government is protecting Ontario from all threats, from wildland fires to flooding, ice storms or whatever else may come our way," said Jill Dunlop at a news conference.

The BLUETTI Apex 300 represents a completely different approach to home backup power, integrating seamlessly into electrical setups without the noise or fuel hassles of traditional generators.

The lawsuit contends President Donald Trump's administration acted illegally when it announced in April that it was ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

Nine people were killed and dozens more injured when the five-alarm fire broke out before 10 p.m., and some trapped residents were seen hanging out of windows and screaming for help.

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra is an efficient solution for those seeking a reliable whole-home power backup system, providing options for solar charging and emergency support.

Emergency Personnel will operate near Cadman Plaza Park for a CERT training exercise on June 26, focusing on disaster simulation from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, you go from lying on your back in Florida to being weightless in space.

The Nitecore EDC37 redefines flashlight expectations with an 8000-lumen output in a compact design, making it ideal for emergencies and everyday use.

I learned early on that living off-grid meant planning ahead; it set the groundwork for the winter of 2009 when we faced an ice storm.