EPC, Firewise and Sustainability services are joining forces
Community Preparedness Panel
Wednesday, September 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clubhouse
Speakers from the City of San José Office of Emergency Management, American Red Cross, and San José Fire Department will share practical information on how to prepare for an emergency and what services and assistance may be available when disaster strikes.
Have a question for the panel? Villagers are encouraged to submit questions in advance to Sustainability@the-villages.com.
Light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have an opportunity to win a stocked Go Bag!
Wildfires are here to stay...
..so the best thing you can do is prepare for the inevitable.
First – Do you have a Go-Bag yet? This is an absolute must. As a wildfire approaches, make sure it is in your car – or better yet – have one in your home for shelter-in-place events, and one in the car for quick escape. Then, according to Cal Fire, here are your next steps when a wildfire is near your home. Many of them may be new to you.
- Bring flammable items like patio furniture, doormats and trash receptacles indoors.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Move anything that can burn to the middle of each room
- Shut off all air conditioning or heating
- Shut propane tanks off and move propane-fueled BBQ equipment away from the house
- Leave exterior and interior lights on so that your home is visible
It’s all about preparation – preparation – preparation.
By Arlene Versaw
