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
Effective Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation Saves Life Deputies assigned to the Moorpark Police Department saved the life of a 60-year-old man suffering from a medical emergency Tuesday afternoon. Deputies Raul Merino and Matthew Rodriguez responded to a report of a man who had stopped breathing. Both deputies arrived quickly at the victim’s apartment and relieved family members, …
Thousand Oaks Disaster Assistance Response Team provides first aid to patients at community events and when called-out in emergency situations. All DART members are traind in First Aid, AED and BLS CPR. Additionally many members are certified as Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) and have taken 56 hours of training! Emergency Medical Responders have the knowledge …
When it comes to symptoms, there are a lot of similarities between the seasonal cold, flu and coronavirus. The truth is, in some cases, it can be difficult to tell the differences, which is why mild cases of coronavirus may go undetected. Coronavirus symptoms range from mild to severe illness. The most common symptoms of …
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Symptoms of Coronavirus – Cold vs. Flu vs. Coronavirus Read More »
Ready Tips Take Action During National Preparedness MonthDisasters don’t wait. Make your plan today. September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a great time to plan for and practice safety with your family, co-workers, school, neighbors, and yourself! Consider taking the following steps each week during September to strengthen your knowledge of preparedness:September 1-5: Make A Plan: Talk …
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 …
Thousand Oaks, CA.: The City of Thousand Oaks’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) elected a new executive Board of Directors. The general meeting June 25, 2020 was conducted online using video conference software and the election was tabulated with electronic polling software. Due to the worldwide pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, this is …
DART Elects New Board of Directors for FY 2020-2021 Read More »
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, join me in congratulating the highly skilled members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)! Annually, the team volunteers nearly 5,000 hours of their time to support the TOPD. They assist in major disasters, missing person searches, traffic control, first aid, evacuations and so much more! They are always …
