City of Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Services

Autumn's here and it's time to Fall Back: Time Change Sunday November 1, 2020! On Sunday November 1, 2020, we come to the end of Daylight Saving Time in most of the United States. With an extra hour in the day--and winter on the way--it's a good time for a seasonal home preparedness checklist. As you circle the house, resetting clocks to Standard Time, make time for this short safety checklist....Continue reading

Halloween Safety Tips from Santa Barbara County Public Health. Have a safe Halloween Weekend. Be sure to wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and stay 6 feet apart. Let's all do our part to protect our community.

As this is the last week of Fire Prevention Month, let us talk about heat! Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires. All heaters need space so keep anything that can burn, including humans, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment. Have a 3-foot kid-free zone around open fires and space heaters. Purchase and use only portable space hea...ters listed by a qualified testing laboratory. If you are going to use a space heater, make sure it has a UL listing. Have a qualified professional install or repair heating equipment. Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year, preferably before the weather starts to get cold. For more information, you can contact the City’s Office of Emergency Services at 805-564-5711. Please note, do not leave a message on this line. Call 805-564-5711 for more information. SPANISH Como esta es la última semana del Mes de la Prevención de Incendios, ¡hablemos del calor! El equipo de calefacción es una de las principales causas de incendios domésticos durante los meses de invierno. Los calentones de habitación son el tipo de equipo involucrado con mayor frecuencia en los incendios de equipos de calefacción doméstica. Todos los calentones necesitan espacio, así que mantenga todo lo que pueda quemarse, incluidas las personas, al menos a 3 pies de distancia del equipo de calefacción. Tenga una zona libre de niños de 3 pies alrededor de chimeneas y calentones de habitación. Compre y use solo calentones portátiles para habitación listados por un laboratorio de pruebas calificado. Si va a utilizar un calentón de espacio, asegúrese de que tenga una lista UL. Haga que un profesional calificado instale o repare el equipo de calefacción. Mantenga el equipo de calefacción y las chimeneas haciendo que un profesional calificado las limpie e inspeccione al menos una vez al año, preferiblemente antes de que comience a hacer frío. Para obtener más información, puede comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de la Ciudad al 805-564-5711. Favor de no dejar un mensaje en esta línea. Llame al 805-564-5711 para mayor información.

Today October 15, 2020 at 10:15, you can join millions of people in participating in the largest earthquake drill ever: ShakeOut! Why? Earthquakes can happen anywhere you work, live, or travel, which is why everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves should an earthquake occur. Take the time today to practice and improve your level of earthquake safety at home or work. So at 10:15 a.m. this morning DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! Be a part of the largest drill! Individuals, families, businesses, schools, government agencies and organizations will be involved in the 2020 Great Shake Out! https://www.shakeout.org/california/

Tip #3 DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON: MODIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS INDOORS: If you are able, DROP to the ground immediately; take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table; HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops. If you use a wheelchair or have other mobility impairments and cannot Drop, Cover, and Hold On, protect your head and neck with a pillow or your arms, and bend over to protect yourself if you are able. ...Continue reading

Safety Tip #2 Drop, Cover and Hold On Falling Objects Cause Injuries During an earthquake, the ground shaking causes unsecured items in buildings to fall, like bookshelves, picture frames, furniture, light fixtures, and wall-mounted TVs. The majority of injuries that occur while indoors during an earthquake are due to falling objects, most frequently to people who move more than 10 feet during the shaking. To reduce the chance of incurring an injury in a building during an... earthquake, Drop, Cover, and Hold On. This involves dropping to the floor, crawling beneath a sturdy desk or table, and holding on the table may shift and move during the earthquake, so hold on and prepare to move with it. Remain under the desk or table until the shaking stops. Do not stand in a doorway a doorway does not offer protection from falling objects. On Thursday October 15th at 10:15 a.m. is a perfect time to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On with your family. Try it virtually. Consejo de seguridad n. 2: Agáchese, Cúbrase y Sujétese La caída de objetos provoca lesiones Durante un terremoto, el temblor del suelo hace que se caigan los objetos no asegurados en los edificios, como estanterías, marcos de cuadros, muebles, artefactos de iluminación y televisores de pared. La mayoría de las lesiones que ocurren en el interior durante un terremoto se deben a la caída de objetos, con mayor frecuencia a personas que se mueven más de 10 pies durante el temblor. Para reducir la posibilidad de sufrir una lesión en un edificio durante un terremoto, agáchese, cúbrase y sujétese. Esto implica dejarse caer al suelo, gatear debajo de un escritorio o mesa resistente y agarrarse; la mesa puede moverse y moverse durante el terremoto, así que agárrese y prepárese para moverse con ella. Permanezca debajo del escritorio o mesa hasta que deje de temblar. No se pare debajo del marco de una puerta: esto no ofrece protección contra la caída de objetos. El jueves 15 de octubre a las 10:15 a.m. es un momento perfecto para practicar Agacharse, Cubrirse y Sujetarse con su familia. Hágalo virtualmente.

Earthquake shaking can move almost anything, even large or heavy items. Imagine your home or workplace being picked up and shaken sideways what would be thrown around? What might hit you or others, what valuables might be damaged, and how might your exits be blocked? When was the last time you had an earthquake drill with your family. With the current situation with COVID-19, more families are home. Now is a good time to have a drill. Does your family know what to do when ...the ground starts to shake? If it involves a doorway, a triangle, or running - these are not earthquake-safe actions. Register today at ShakeOut.org/register to learn more about Drop, Cover, and Hold On. The City’s Office of Emergency Services will add earthquake safety tips daily until the day of The Great Shakeout. El temblor de un terremoto puede mover casi cualquier cosa, incluso objetos grandes o pesados. Imagínese que su casa o lugar de trabajo es levantado y sacudido hacia los lados, ¿qué se arrojaría? ¿Qué podría golpearlo a usted o a otros, qué objetos de valor podrían dañarse y cómo se podrían bloquear sus salidas? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que tuvo un simulacro de terremoto con su familia? Con la situación actual con COVID-19, más familias están en casa. Ahora es un buen momento para hacer un simulacro. ¿Su familia sabe qué hacer cuando el suelo comienza a temblar? Si se trata del marco de una puerta, un triángulo o correr, estas no son acciones seguras contra terremotos. Regístrese hoy en ShakeOut.org/register para obtener más información sobre Agacharse, Cubrirse y Sugetarse. La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de la Ciudad agregará consejos de seguridad contra terremotos todos los días hasta el día de "The Great Shakeout".

This second week Fire Prevention Month, let’s talk about smoke alarms. Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages. Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. ... Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond appropriately. For information, you can contact the City’s Office of Emergency Services at 805-564-5711. Please note, do not leave a message on this line. Call 805-564-5711 for more Information. SPANISH Esta segunda semana del Mes de la Prevención de Incendios, hablemos de las alarmas de humo. Las alarmas de humo detectan y alertan a las personas sobre un incendio en las primeras etapas. Las alarmas de humo pueden marcar la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte en un incendio. Las alarmas de humo que funcionan reducen a la mitad el riesgo de morir en un incendio doméstico. Instale detectores de humo en cada dormitorio, fuera de cada dormitorio separado y en cada nivel de la casa, incluido el sótano. Pruebe las alarmas de humo al menos una vez al mes usando el botón de prueba. Asegúrese de que todos en el hogar comprendan el sonido de la alarma de humo y sepan cómo responder adecuadamente. Para obtener más información, puede comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de la Ciudad al 805-564-5711. Favor de no dejar un mensaje en esta línea. Llame al 805-564-5711 para mayor información.

This is the last week of National Preparedness Month but that does not mean that preparedness ends here. Preparing for disasters is something that we need to think about with our families throughout the year. It also means that getting involved in our community. COVID-19 will eventually end and we will be back to some semblance of normal and then you can take classes such as the Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course, take classes from the American Red Cross or... other classes such as First Aid or CPR. There are many ways to get involved, but it starts with your family first. If you need more information, you can contact the City’s Office of Emergency Services at 805-564-5711. Esta es la última semana del Mes Nacional de Preparación, pero eso no significa que la preparación termine aquí. Prepararse para desastres es algo en lo que debemos pensar con nuestras familias durante todo el año. También significa involucrarse en nuestra comunidad. COVID-19 eventualmente terminará y volveremos a algo parecido a lo normal y luego puede tomar clases como el curso LISTOS, o el curso de CERT Equipo de Respuesta a Emergencias Comunitaras, tomar clases de la Cruz Roja Americana u otras clases como Primeros Auxilios o CPR. Hay muchas formas en las que usted puede participar, pero primero comienza en su hogar con su familia. Si necesita más información, puede comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de la Ciudad al 805-564-5778.

Due to COVID-19, the majority of our children are doing remote learning. My question to you is are they prepared for any disaster? Do they know what to do if you are not home? Disasters can happen at any time and every member of the family should be prepared. Preparedness starts today! Whether you are a child or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, everyone needs to be ready. Ready.gov has some great tools for children and other information to help befo...re, during and after disasters. If you need more ideas you can go to https://www.ready.gov or contact the City’s Office of Emergency Services at 805-564-5711. Translation: Debido a COVID-19, la mayoría de nuestros niños están aprendiendo a distancia. Mi pregunta para usted es ¿están preparados para cualquier desastre? ¿Saben qué hacer si un adulto no está en casa? Los desastres pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento y todos los miembros de la familia deben estar preparados. ¡Por lo tanto, la preparación comienza hoy! Ya sea que usted sea un niño o un adolescente, un padre o un ser querido, o trabaje con jóvenes, todos deben estar preparados. Ready.gov tiene excelentes herramientas para niños y otra información para ayudar antes, durante y después de los desastres. Si necesita más ideas, puede ir a https://www.ready.gov o comunicarse con la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de la Ciudad al 805-564-5778

With all the fires going on in our State currently, it is a good reminder that you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency and/or evacuation. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items needed for each family member. Most of the items are inexpensive and ea...sy to find and any one of them could save your life. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors. Then ask yourself, am I prepared for any disaster or emergency? Earthquakes, fires, flooding, etc. are dangerous and can cause major damage to your community. These types of disaster can happen at any time. It is important to know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan and practices it often. If you need more ideas you can go to www.ready.gov or contact the City’s Office of Emergency Services at 805-564-5711.

National Weather Services has issued sent out a warning for Dangerously Hot Conditions. Stay updated by going to their website at https://forecast.weather.gov/

With record-breaking heat coming this Holiday weekend, we all need to prepare. Attached are safety tips to help you get through the weekend.