
Station
15 has sandbags and sand for pick up.
Sandbags are $.25 each.
(Bayview Heights Dr., Los Osos)
Winter
Storm Preparation
Winter
storms can be the most expensive and deadly of all Natural occurrences.
So why are they so underrated? There are a few simple reasons.
First, winter storms are common. Secondly As they are common (and wide
reaching) the damage can be spread out. Lastly the life toll that come
from winter storms are mostly caused by indirect factors, therefore are
not often associated directly to the storm.
According to the World watch Institute, in 1998 alone, severe
weather caused more than 30,000 deaths and close to $90 billion in
damage.
Hurricanes
ravaged coastlines, tornadoes plowed through the United States with
record force, and rain battered crops and left millions of people
homeless worldwide. What causes such severe weather? Can we prepare
ourselves for these disasters?
http://annenbergmedia.org/interactives/weather/act_tornad
HOME
PREPARATION
Candles and
flashlights - if the power
goes out - at the worst of this year's storm 54,000 homes were without
power. Be sure to have a stock of candle and flashlights. One for each
room and extras for if the power is off a long time.
Batteries
- lots and lots of batteries - if the home is without power for long
enough flashlights batteries will wear out.
Battery Operated Radio - stay tuned to the local news channels so that
you know when and how the storm is going. If there is an emergency the
family needs to know what to do.
Cell Phone
- communication is a major part of any storm. Every family needs to have
a phone that is charged and able to call 911 for any and all
emergencies.
Food - be sure to purchase staples for when the storm is raging. Frozen
food will remain frozen for a long time if the freezer door is only open
when it is absolutely necessary. Purchase rice, potatoes; peanut butter,
bread, and soups food items like these can keep a person alive for quite
some time.
Ice Chest
- this item can always be placed outside to store food and other items
in. They will stay cold if there is snow on the ground. Snow can even be
placed in the ice chest to keep foods cold.
Water -
be sure to store some bottled water just before the storm hits. It will
remain fresh for a long period of time and is good for drinking and
cooking.
Matches
- these if course are for those candles and a barbeque if one is
available cook on.
Barbeque and
propane - meals can always be prepared on a gas barbeque - be
sure to fill the propane tank and have an extra one on hand for
emergency use.
Winter Deaths
Everyone
is potentially at risk during winter storms. The actual threat to
you depends on your specific situation. Recent observations indicate the
following:
Related to ice and snow:
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About 70% occur in automobiles.
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About 25% are people caught out in the storm.
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Related to exposure to cold: 50% are people over 60 years old.
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Over 75% are males.
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About 20% occur in the home.
Project
Lifesaver
Project
lifesaver is an active response to the problem of locating people who
may not be able to find their way home- before they become victims. The
national average rescue time is less than twenty minutes.
A lost person with Alzheimers disease, other dementia, or disability is
unaware of his or her situation- they do not call out for help and do
not respond to people calling out to them. Nearly half of these missing
and wandering will die if they are not located within 24 hours.
For more
information or to apply for a lifesaver wristband, please call
(805)
548-0909 or (877) 548 0909.
Is
Your Home Ready For Anything?
Click the links below for more information from FEMA
Fire Safety
Please remember to check your smoke alarm batteries.

Smoke alarms save hundreds of lives every year and are a valuable tool
in the house. If you are having difficulty checking your battery or need
assistance installing a smoke alarm, please call Station 15-South Bay at
(805) 528-1053 and we will be glad to come out and help you.
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