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During Wildfire Preparedness Month, we remind you that a wildfire or severe weather event can require you to evacuate quickly. The time to talk about emergency ...preparedness is NOT after an incident occurs. Talk to your family early, gather your supplies, and be prepared! Captain Shawn Hughes shares some important information about a few of the most important items to include in your emergency kit. Use this video as a way to open the discussion with your little ones!

This is a great video and article on planning and managing volunteers and donations after a mass violence incident but can be used with any other disaster or emergency.

Great webinar and free tools to take with you!

The areas immediately around your house should be able to withstand firebrands and intense heat without igniting. Below are five tasks that require little money..., but have a huge impact: Prune and remove all dead, dying and diseased vegetation. Paint, repair and replace landscape features, such as shade and play structures. Irrigate ornamental plants to ensure proper leaf moisture. Cut all non-irrigated ground covers to 4 inches. Remove ground covers and vines scrambling up fences, shade structures, shrubs, trees and utility poles. Living safely alongside fire threats means paying attention to your immediate surroundings and taking action to reduce risks associated with wildfires. We all have an impactwe all make a difference in the wellbeing of our families and neighbors. For more information about fire protection, please visit our Fire Hazard Reduction webpage at: https://vcfd.org/fire-p/fire-hazard-reduction-program-fhrp/ See more

As temperatures rise, so does the threat of wildfire. Now is the time to prepare your home and family ahead of wildfire season. Learn tips to be fire ready and ...how the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is already making plans to keep communities safe. #WildfirePreparednessWeek https://wp.me/pa2L1o-61P

Hurricane Sally made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, and yesterday we sent medical supplies, medicine, hygiene kits, personal protective equipment and tetan...us vaccines to Point Washington Medical Clinic in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. We first began partnering with Point Washington in 2018 after Hurricane Michael, and now the all-volunteer clinic will be using its mobile medical unit to provide free healthcare to those impacted by the storm in the Florida panhandle area. Read more and help support hurricane relief: hearttoheart.org/hurricane-sally #hurricanesally #hurricane #disasterrelief

This a very telling and interesting article. We need to do more for our aging Californians!

Stay cool during a heat wave. Never leave children or pets in vehicles Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors Give your animals plenty of water and shade More heat wave safety information can be found on our website: http://ow.ly/G36O50AVLJk

POWER OUTAGES! Three things you can do to help prevent power outages during this heatwave: 1. Pre-cool your home at 72 overnight & in the morning 2. Turn your A/C to 78 or higher from 3-10pm... 3. Avoid major appliance use from 3-10pm Learn more flexalert.org

Practicing healthy habits can help limit the spread of COVID-19. If you are in public, wear cloth face coverings and stay at least 6 feet away from others who d...on’t live in your household. Each habit adds a layer of protection. Learn more about wearing cloth face coverings in public settings and how you can help limit the spread of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/3ee8iP4. See more

The Minions and Gru are supporting WHO in making sure people of all ages stay safe and healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic: physically distancing being active at home being kind to each other

As always, our Local Love Project Kills community service again. So blessed are they.

This is how to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19

Thank you Habitat for Humanity!

Here are your COVID-19 numbers for 7/13/20. It includes information from Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www.venturacountyrecovers.org

#BREAKING: Gov. Newsom has ordered fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops to close once again in counties that are listed on the state's coronavirus monitoring list. Bars have also been ordered to close statewide.

Totally Local VC and Kat Merrick tirelessly work every day to assist those in need. Our VC Angel's at work!

There are several ways to reduce your risk of COVID-19