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. …
https://youtu.be/kKuwfnOXHO4 Give your household the best chance of surviving a wildfire by being ready to go and evacuating early. Being ready to go also means knowing when to evacuate and what to do if you become trapped. Remember Before evacuation is necessary, follow these steps before it’s time to GO! Create a Wildfire Action Plan for your …
Wildfire Disaster Preparation Video
Be Prepared for Wildfire Training Course. The Central Ventura County Fire Safe Council is hosting a free training course, “Be Prepared for Wildfire” to help Ventura County residents better prepare their homes, neighborhoods and communities to withstand the threat of wildland fires. The course will be presented and facilitated by experienced Wildland Urban Interface fire …
You Tube Video from Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen, about Grocery Shopping / Take-out food and bringing home packages thay may be contaminated. How to disenfect the items and sanitation measures you should use to keep you home/kitchen virus free. Share this video!
Keep Your Property Safe During Wildfire Season Did you know that yard work can help protect your property from wildfire? Take part in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 5. Clear your property of dried leaves, branches, and other items that may fuel a wildfire. Minimize damage and prevent losses with these landscaping recommendations …
Thanks to the office of Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, the City of Thousand Oaks and DART prepares the public for the inevitable. Three of our newest DART members deployed to City hall for this wonderful event and educated the public on disaster preparedness and basic household knowledge that is often overlooked such as how to …
Ventura County Mountains- Including the cities of Cuyama, San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, Lockwood Valley, and Mount Pinos 839 PM PDT Thu Jun 22 2017…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT SUNDAY… * TEMPERATURES…100-105 degrees. Across the elevated foothills and mountains, night-time temperatures in the 70s will …
This is an amazing article from the LA Times on what homeowners can do to prepare for the forcasted El Nino rainy season. If El Nino rainfall predictions are correct, this fall and winter could be the answer to drought-relief prayers. As with everything in life, however, be careful what you wish for. While there is …
