Be Fire Smart and Earthquake Smart: How to Prepare Your Loved Ones for a Possible Disaster

Be Fire Smart and Earthquake Smart: How to Prepare Your Loved Ones for a Possible Disaster

This workshop will present two preparedness topics:

Topic 1: Fire Smart

2017 will go down in history as one of the most destructive and deadly years in California for fires. 132 people died as a result of wildfires in California in the past year. The largest at-risk population from all fires, not just wildfires, are older adults and children. Fire Smart presentation focuses on how to be safe in your home:

• Reducing the incidence of possible fires such as a kitchen fire
• Having the right tools including creating an escape plan
• Sheltering in a place versus immediate evacuation
• Preparing a GO bag with essential items for your household

Topic 2: Earthquake Smart

Earthquakes: We can’t predict them, we can’t prevent them, but we can PREPARE for them. Earthquake Smart presentation focuses on how to be safe in your home.

• Reducing incidence of damages and injury during a quake by learning what specific items in your home you need to check
• Having an active emergency plan and what that looks like for everyone in the household
• Preparing a Go bag with essential items for immediate evacuation