Can Laguna Beach be the most prepared city in Orange County? Your emergency responders think you can. Here is all you need to be READYOC.
By Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff |
For more safety information for Laguna Beach go to: www.uscda.us
For more safety information for Laguna Beach go to: www.uscda.us
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — 25 years ago, Laguna Beach was nearly leveled by the Laguna fire. That fire destroyed 366 homes, damaged 500 more and burned 17,000 acres of brush, as well as put a strain on the city's water supply.
Your first responders have not forgotten, and they encourage all residents to take a moment and consider your own emergency preparedness. For residents, this goes beyond attempting to achieve the much lauded "most prepared city in Orange County" title.
According to your first responders at the Laguna Beach Police and Fire Departments, there are only a few simple steps you need to take to make that happen.
Being prepared means two things, the city of Laguna Beach said on its website. Planning with your family, and having enough supplies on hand to keep everyone warm, safe and fed until help arrives.
The family emergency plan involves you and your loved ones knowing a neighborhood meeting location, keeping out of town contact numbers, and all of your medical and insurance information.
Your emergency kit should include:
- Water-1 gallon per person per day.
- Food- a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy to prepare food (energy bars=good)
- Cash-small bills
- Crank/solar powered radio with flashlight or beacon
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Toilet paper and personal hygiene items
- Space blanket, gloves, jacket, rain gear, sleeping bag and tube tent
- Animal leash, tags and collar per animal
- Whistle, flares, multi-tool and shovel
- Water purification tabs
- Cell phone charger
- N95 Medical Mask
- Duct Tape
- Hand Sanitizer
- Map of Laguna Beach on paper
- Pen/paper, cards, games, toys and comfort items
- Garbage Bags, Baggies, and waterproof bag
- Extra house keys, and car keys
- Reusable plates, cups, utensils and can opener
In your first aid kit, be sure to include:
- Adhesive bandages
- Adhesive tape
- Antibacterial ointment
- Antiseptic wipes
- Assorted safety pins
- Cohesive bandage roll
- Cold pack
- Cotton balls
- Disposable razors
- Emergency blanket
- Hand sanitizer
- Non-latex gloves
- Pain relievers
- Q-Tips
- Scissors/Tweezers
- Sterile dressing (gauze pads)
- Super glue
- Thermometer
- Triangular bandage
- Vaseline
"Our goal is to have 25% ofLaguna Beach, or approximately 3,000 households take the pledgeto make an emergency plan and kit by October 27, 2018," they said. "That is the 25th anniversary of the 1993 Laguna Fire."
Laguna Beach Police Photo
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