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11-01-2010
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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many, Daylight Saving Time (DST)
comes to an end this coming weekend,
on Sunday, November 7th at 2:00
am. To avoid morning confusion,
simply set your clocks BACKWARDS
one hour before going to bed
on Saturday evening. This is
an excellent time to update your
preparedness in several simple
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- Check
that your key phone and email
contacts are updated and backed
up.
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- Check
the charge in your fire extinguisher.
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- Check
the batteries in your smoke detectors
and flashlights
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- Check
the expiration dates on your
food and water. If needed, use
or donate them and replenish
your supplies.
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| >PG& E
also offers some tips for fall: |
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- Consider
installing motion sensors on porch
lights in front of homes. This
also saves energy because lights will
automatically turn on and off.
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- Clean
or change your furnace filter as
the cold weather approaches.
You should have your heating system
inspected or serviced once a year for
safety, longer
life and better performance.
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- Install
programmable thermostats on heaters
and timers on lamps; two additional
energy saving ideas.
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- Seal
air leaks around pipes, flues and vents that
pass through exterior walls, ceilings or floors
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- Keep
all flammable materials safely away from
electric heaters, and hot water heaters.
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- As
it gets darker earlier, drivers should
be aware
of children walking home or playing in
the streets. Parents should suggest light
colored
clothing, including reflective material,
for children to increase visibility.
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When
you set your clocks BACKWARDS,
think to check on those items
that are BACK UP resources:
what you
use when your own resources
or first choices aren’t
available.
Are they up-to-date?
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Like
to plan ahead?
Here’s Your Time Change
Schedule through 2015
Graphics
Credits:
Redcrossrockriver.wordpress.com
MSNBC.msn.com
Mainlinepatoday.com
Squidoo.com
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Do
your part for safety awareness by passing this
information along to anyone you can think of
who would benefit.
Have
a great week, and remember…… Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Teaming Up for Emergency Preparedness
Elizabeth Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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