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Listed below are various websites that will provide you with additional information on disaster preparedness topics: Amateur Radio The National Association of Amateur Radio http://www.arrl.org/home Business Preparedness Ready Business http://www.ready.gov/business Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country’s "7 Steps to an Earthquake Resilient Business" https://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/ Disaster Assistance Access to Disaster Help and Resources www.disasterassistance.gov Disease Control...

10 Things You Can Do for Emergency CommunicationsHave a hardwired phone. Cordless phones will not work without commercial power.Be able to charge your cellular phone without commercial power; use a car charger or external battery pack.Keep a hard copy of important phone numbers and e-mail addresses with you.Back up electronic address books. Many e-mail applications...

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is designed to transmit emergency alerts and warnings to the American public at the national, state, and local levels. Alerts and warnings are transmitted through broadcast, cable, and satellite radio and television stations. Each year, thousands of alerts and warnings are broadcasted to the American public regarding weather threats, child...

Steps to prepare for evacuations: Keep a full tank of gas in your car if an evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during emergencies or unable to pump gas during power outages. Make transportation arrangements with friends or family if you do not own a vehicle. What to do when you are instructed...

After a disaster where utilities have been disrupted, there may be a need to turn off certain utilities in order to control additional damage from the disaster. This usually involves turning off one or more of the following: natural gas, water, or electricity. Emergency service providers and utility employees will be overwhelmed following the disaster,...

The planning that you do today will determine how quickly your business recovers after man-made and natural disasters. If businesses are ready to survive and recover, our City and economy are more secure. Listed below are some actions that your company can take to be better prepared for disasters:Identify potential hazards at your workplace and...

What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth's surface. For hundreds of millions of years, the forces of plate tectonics have shaped the earth as the huge plates that form the earth's surface move slowly over, under, and past...

A vital step in preparing for emergencies is learning about the hazards that may affect the areas you frequent. Hazards may be classified into two categories: natural and man-made. The table below lists types of natural and man-made hazards:Natural HazardsMan-Made Hazards·Earthquakes·Dam Failure·Extreme Heat·Civil Disturbances·Winter Storms and Extreme Cold·Major Vehicle Accidents·Fires·Major Aircraft Crashes·Floods·Train Derailments·Thunderstorms and Lightning·Technical...

Pets depend on their owners for safety and protection. When developing your family emergency plan, remember to include your pets. Listed below are some steps you can take to prepare your pets for emergencies:Keep in mind that some public shelters do not allow animals; identify evacuation locations that take pets (pet friendly hotels, kennels, veterinary...

Disasters can be frightening, especially for children. Talk with children about what a disaster is and how they can prepare for one. Children are good at adapting to situations when they know what to expect. Listed below are some actions that adults can take to educate children about disasters:—Explain to children that a disaster is...

When developing your emergency plan and building your emergency supply kit, it is important that you evaluate your individual needs. Individuals are unique and have diverse abilities. By making a plan and kit that fit your needs, you are increasing your likelihood of recovering from an emergency. Listed below are some measures individuals with disabilities...

In addition to developing a Family Emergency Plan, it is important for older Americans to consider how an emergency might affect their individual needs.Personal Support NetworkIf you think you might need assistance during a disaster, talk to your neighbors, relatives, friends, and co-workers about creating a personal support network. Share and practice your emergency plan with...

One of the most important steps you can take in preparing for emergencies is to develop a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to sit down together now and decide what you will do in an emergency. Your emergency plan should, at a minimum, contain...

After a disaster occurs, you may need to be self-sufficient for three days or more. This means being able to survive without grocery stores, pharmacies, running water, trash or sewer services, electricity, gas, and/or telephones. Also, it is important to remember that emergency responders will have their hands full and may not be able to immediately answer...

What is an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?An EOC is a location from which centralized emergency management may be performed during a major emergency or disaster. This location facilitates a coordinated response by City personnel and representatives from other agencies and organizations that are assigned emergency management responsibilities.How is the EOC organized?City personnel and representatives from other...

Emergency Operations Plan The City of Montclair’s Emergency Operations Plan was approved by the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) on September 26, 2009. This plan provides guidance for response to the City's most likely and demanding emergency conditions. It places emphasis on those unusual and unique emergency conditions that will require extraordinary response when a natural or...

Emergency management is a coordinated effort between all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to effectively meet the challenges presented by man-made and natural disasters or emergencies. The following are common goals of emergency management: · Saving lives · Stabilizing a situation · Limiting damage to structures and the environment · Caring for casualties · Reassuring and...

Disasters can leave people injured or displaced and in some cases cause death. They also cause significant damage to our homes, communities, businesses, public infrastructure, and our environment; and they cost tremendous amounts in terms of response, recovery dollars, and economic loss. While we cannot prevent disasters from happening, we can help reduce or eliminate...

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults, sexual misconduct, harassment, and retaliation against detainees or prisoners in detention facilities. The Montclair Police Department is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for staff and prisoners. •...

Megan's Law The State of California enacted "Megan's Law", giving residents access to certain information about "serious" and "high risk" registered sex offenders. Information on sex offenders classified as "other" or whose sex offense was adjudicated in juvenile court is not subject to public disclosure. Sex offender information in the Department of Justice "Megan's Law"...