Tag: Emergency Preparedness
Anza residents exchange emergency preparedness tips and strategies
Natural disasters, such as critical fire weather and the wildfires that can ignite in an instant, often bring chaos and indecision. The time to...
More rain means more mudflow
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsSouthwest Riverside County can expect more rain and with that comes the risk of landslides and debris...
A message from District 5 County Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez
As we navigate through the storm season, we need to stay prepared and vigilant. Severe weather can bring unexpected challenges, and being ready can...
Make a stand to prevent fall wildfires
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsFire season is year round in southwest Riverside County; however, it is the first week of fall...
How to prepare for an extended power outage
TEMECULA – Planning ahead can help make adverse situations more manageable. Such is the case when storms strike and the power goes out. Extended...
Know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Valley News StaffWhile summer is a season known for outdoor activities and typically great for camping, hiking and barbecues, everyone needs to be aware...
OPEI offers tips for safe generator use
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Increasingly, consumers are turning to generators for power in emergency situations because the world is unpredictable. Year-round weather challenges are now...
Get ready for the unexpected with a disaster ‘Go Bag’
LAKE ELSINORE – Water bottles, a first aid kit and canned food line the living room coffee table. The Kim family is not going...
Soboba Fire Department shares fire safety tips
Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsTo assist those who live and work on the Soboba Indian Reservation, Soboba fire Capt. Roger Salmo...
Preparing for emergency evacuations now helps alleviate problems later
Southern California is facing what experts are saying will be the worst fire season in the past six years. To date the state has already burned...