City Supports DART Team to Serve Community
City Supports DART Team to Serve Community
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DART members use medical training to help public
By Dawn Meglidawn@theacorn.com EQUIPPED—Erin Huey, at right, medical lead for the Thousand Oaks Disaster Assistance Response Team, goes over items in the group’s new first-aid kit during a meeting at the East County Sheriff’s Station on July 22. Photos by MICHAEL COONS Acorn Newspapers While on a flight to Las Vegas last week, Tom Horan, …
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Evacuation Guide Video
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 …
Fire Emergency Preparedness Video
Wildfire Disaster Preparation Video
VCSO First Aid Training Saves Life
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, …
Emergency Medical Responder
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 …
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Symptoms of Coronavirus – Cold vs. Flu vs. Coronavirus
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 …
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September is National Preparedness Month
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 …
Virtual Wildfire Preparedness Course
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 …
DART Elects New Board of Directors for FY 2020-2021
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 …
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