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Laguna Beach Working with Neighboring Cities to Share Wildfire Safety Resources
The agreement, proposed by the Laguna Beach Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Subcommittee, will authorize sharing of emergency management personnel, facilities, operational functions, and technology during significant events.
AutoEQ Ml3.0 2020-01-17 13:06 UTC [2020-01-17 05:06 PST] 9 mi SSW of Searles Valley, CA depth 09 km http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39273704#executive
AutoEQ Ml2.8 2020-01-16 16:14 UTC [2020-01-16 08:14 PST] 5 mi NNE of Delta, B.C., MX depth 16 km http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39272488#executive
AutoEQ Ml2.9 2020-01-15 12:16 UTC [2020-01-15 04:16 PST] 5 mi WSW of Corona, CA depth 06 km http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39036911#executive
AutoEQ Ml2.8 2020-01-15 08:49 UTC [2020-01-15 00:49 PST] 10 mi W of Delta, B.C., MX depth 11 km http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39036791#executive
AutoEQ Ml2.8 2020-01-12 16:48 UTC [2020-01-12 08:48 PST] 10 mi NW of Grapevine, CA depth 06 km http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39033511#executive
Being prepared for an emergency should always include a plan for your pets, large and small! It’s never to early to plan ahead. #NewYearNewHabits
Winter storms mean you should be extra cautious! Always remember that if your windshield wipers are on, your headlights NEED to be on. This isn’t just an extra step to make you #RainReady, it’s the law!
Rain and heavy snow is forecast for many parts of California as a significant winter storm starts to roll in. Be prepared by replacing torn or worn windshield wiper blades. #RainReady
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O.C. Homeowners in High Fire Hazard Areas Seek Insurance Options
Some Trabuco Canyon and Rancho Santa Margarita homeowners recently took to social media, shocked when their insurance companies raised prices and dropped customers following the 2018 California wildfires, leaving them scrambling to find alternative insurance options to protect their properties.
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OC Disaster Alert System Lags
An Orange County grand jury took a look at how OC disaster alert systems work earlier this year. They weren’t impressed. County and city officials are falling behind in making the recommended improvements.
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Santana: We Are Not Ready
This weekend’s earthquake, centered in the community of Ridgecrest, is a stark reminder that we are all behind in terms of being ready for the big quake. Voice of OC has been working on a disaster page project this summer, with the aim of providing readers with solid coverage and resources on disaster prep and response across Orange County. Help us source and fund the page.
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Santana: Can the Red Cross Handle Disaster Response in OC?
When they review their contract with the Red Cross Tuesday, county supervisors will get a chance to confirm the budgets, staff and volunteers the charity has in place in Orange County for large disasters.
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