Disaster Prep

City of Escondido Fire Department
The City of Escondido Fire Department developed this useful resource for the citizens of Escondido in order to prepare for disasters and emergencies. For more wildfire specific information go to the City of Escondido Wildfires Resource Page.

San Diego County Emergency Page
Up to date information on current emergencies occuring in San Diego County. For up to date information on the wildfires please visit this page.

Ready San Diego
The Ready Campaign, designed by the San Diego County of Emergency Services, is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

San Diego County Air Quality Forecast
Up to date information on current air quality in the San Diego County area.

California Home Inventory Guide
A disaster preparedness guide by the Insurance Commissioner for the State of California on developing a inventory of all your belongings.

Red Cross: Prepare.org
A Red Cross website with disaster preparedness information accessible in over 10 languages. Includes information geared towards vulnerable people groups (senior citizens, those with disabilities, children and schools), links to post- and pre- disaster preparedness for both home and the workplace.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This United States Homeland Security (Federal Emergency Management Agency) website provides visitors with a wide array of disaster preparedness information, addresses both man-made and natural disasters. Includes up-to-date media blurbs and photos.

FEMA for Kids
The Federal Emergency Management Agency gives their disaster preparedness information a kid-friendly twist by providing games and education tools.

Ready America
This Ready America site has disaster preparedness broken down into 3 steps: “Get a kit,” “Make a Plan,” and “Stay Informed.” Includes community- and area-specific updates, special needs, and provides downloadable checklists and information.

Weather.com (non-governmental)
The Weather Channel’s website is continuously updated and provides public with current news and information weather locally and around the world.

Disclaimer: Escondido Public Library does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites.

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2009-04-11 07:30:00   Free Disaster Preparedness and Business Seminar from CoverYourAssets

Disaster Preparedness and Home Inventory will be the topics of discussion at a free seminar hosted by Cover Your Assets (www.itstime2cya.com) on Thursday April 30, at the Community Room @ Westfield North County Fair Mall. 272 East via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, Ca 92025. The event starts at 6:30 PM and will conclude promptly at 8:00 PM.

The seminar, featuring Rene’ Jones, Founder and President of Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. will present "DISASTER PREPARATION – Survival and Rescue skills, ” and “Business opportunities within the Disaster Preparedness Industry”. This will be an informative and lively discussion, providing answers to the questions:

•What steps you must take to prepare your family? How prepared do you want your family to be? Have you considered all the issues?

•Why you must have a home inventory prior to filing an insurance claim? National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), national survey revealed a significant lack of preparedness among consumers in documenting their belongings. Being prepared is no longer a choice and not just about insuring against loss.

•How to perform a Home Inventory? Among the 1,646 homes destroyed in 2007 firestorms, only 9 percent - 150 - have been rebuilt. Most property owners are still suffering the stress of insurance negotiations

•Learn About Home Inventory Business! This emerging market is underserved and offers an excellent opportunity to subsidize an income or provide a decent salary.

Attendees will learn how to gain control of this important topic; where to start, how to keep it simple and why being prepared for the next disaster is both important and strategic! So you can make critical decisions about how to protect your family’s physical and financial health.
The program is designed for the benefit of homeowners, business owners, renters or unemployed, entrepreneurs and individuals looking to earn extra income helping people prepare for the next local or national disaster.

To Register for the seminar, or for more information, you may send an e-mail to info@itstime2cya.com or Call 818-353-2962

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