It’s officially the first day of National Preparedness Month! National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time..It’s important to have a plan before a disaster happens!Click Here to Make a Plan!During and after a disaster you may need …
WEDNESDAY-LABOR DAY : Significant long duration heat wave likely away from the immediate coast Ventura County, CA: The National Weather Service is forecasting a prolonged period of high temperatures that is expected to impact Ventura County over the next week. In some areas, these temperatures are expected to be record-setting, with poor overnight recovery. Additional information …
(Excerpt from Los Angeles Times 7/23/22) Hotter temperatures, lower humidity and strong winds that began Friday will increase the risk for wildfires in Los Angeles County’s inland, valley and mountain areas, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts are expected to reach 40 to 45 mph in the western San Gabriel Mountains from the …
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As summer approaches the trails and backcountry of Ventura County will become a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. While the backcountry is a beautiful place, it can also become dangerous to those who are not properly prepared for their adventure. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all visitors to the backcountry …
Check for Hazards in the Home Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light fixtures. …
Governor Newsom’s signature on Executive Order N-5-22 updated the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to follow the California Department of Public Health’s indoor masking guidance. The update means that effective March 1, 2022, and consistent with updated California Department of Public Health guidance, masks will no longer be required for vaccinated or unvaccinated workers indoors, with the exceptions noted …
Thousand Oaks and Camarillo’s Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) conducted a first ever joint training exercise in February. The two teams practiced nighttime evacuation of victims from an office building after a simulated earthquake. Over 20 members from both teams were suited in appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including radios. The drill emphasized team safety, …
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2022 from your City of Thousand Oaks D.A.R.T. team! Wishing everyone a healthy and safe season and through out the year. Travel with care and include a Emergency Kit in your car. Car Safety Plan long trips carefully and listen to the radio or television for up-to-date weather forecasts …
October 2-3, 2021, Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark CA invited the Thousand Oaks Disaster Assistrance Response Team (D.A.R.T.) to celebrate alongside local First Responders! They invited all those that work with them throughout the year to celebrate a weekend with their farm visitors. Joining the DART team were members from City of Camarillo DART. First Responders included …
Photo: Relay for Life Relay For Life, it is an overnight community effort where individuals and teams camp out, socialize and take turns walking around a track relay style to raise funds to fight cancer. As day turns to night, participants will light hundreds of luminaria around the track in an inspiring ceremony to honor …
