http://preparela.org Disaster preparedness education for Southern California Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Los Angeles region has faced several episodes of high wind conditions this season and we want you and your family to be prepared for the next round. While you should always Be Red Cross Ready by getting a kit, making a plan, and being informed, you should also keep ... http://preparela.org/prepare-for-la-winds Cooking fires remain the leading cause of all home fires in the United States, which is unfortunate because they are also the most preventable. Every year, over 3,500 Americans die in fires and more than 18,000 suffer from fire-related injuries. While some accidents are inevitable, many can be averted. The ... http://preparela.org/cooking-fire-prevention Get prepared for possible disasters and other emergencies.  Natural or human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, anytime and anywhere.  There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a difference. Below are 3 Actions you should take to be prepared in emergencies. Get a Kit. Have at least three ... http://preparela.org/take-three-steps-to-disaster-preparedness The rumbling began at 10:20 am, courtesy of a sound effect from ShakeOut.org played on the sound system usually used for puppet shows.  The staff and volunteers at the Red Cross office in West L.A. knew what to do.  They dropped, covered and held on beneath the nearest desk or ... http://preparela.org/red-cross-headquarters-shakes-out Another school year is beginning.  Students are stocking up on the supplies they'll need.  But does the school have everything it will need in case of disaster? What's your risk? Begin with an analysis of the hazards of the area.  Is your school threatened by tornadoes?  Earthquakes?  Is emergency assistance close ... http://preparela.org/preparing-your-school At 10:20 am on 10/20, the earth will shake.  At least, a few million people will pretend that it is.  They'll take part in the Great CA ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill organized by the Earthquake Country Alliance.  The Red Cross of Greater L.A. is participating in local events at ... http://preparela.org/prepare-to-shakeout-this-october You have your emergency kit and evacuation plan.  You practice your fire and earthquake drills every year.  You’re trained in CPR.  And you still want to do more to prepare for disasters.  CERT was made for you. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was developed by the Los Angeles Fire ... http://preparela.org/cert-helps-first-responders-deal-with-disaster As a heat wave settles over the country, a lot of people will suffer heat-related illnesses when they don't have to.   Simple precautions can help keep you safe and healthy, no matter how high the mercury climbs. People over 65 and under 5 years old are the most vulnerable to excessive ... http://preparela.org/stay-cool You see your friend crash her car.  You run to help.  Afraid the gas tank might explode, you pull your friend out.  She ends up paralyzed, and claims that your jostling made her spinal injury worse.  Are you legally responsible for her condition? Not according to California law.  That very situation ... http://preparela.org/good-samaritan-laws The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region was featured in the CBS2 Eye on Our Community special “Earthquake: Are You Ready?” on Sunday, July 24.  In light of recent quakes across the globe, anchor Laura Diaz looked at whether L.A. is ready for a disaster.  Native Southern Californians know it's ... http://preparela.org/cbs-airs-earthquake-are-you-ready