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November 6, 2011
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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Daylight
Savings
Time
Ends
Sunday,
November
6th
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many, Daylight Saving Time
(DST) comes to an end this
coming weekend, on Sunday,
November 6th 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
Kings County Public Health Department
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 852-2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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