Winds threaten to fuel huge Texas wildfire as blizzard hits California
Gusty weekend winds were threatening to worsen a million-acre wildfire that has already killed two people in the southern US, as a monster blizzard engulfed California's mountains Friday. (Up to 12 feet of snow)
@Snowshadow High winds here, too, the olive tree is looking more horizontal than vertical r n, and rain is coming down! Life-threatening conditions further east, yikes.
In our prep session I was talking with our expert, Celine who is a pet first aid instructor and veterinary professional (and a very smart and engaging person), and she was mentioning that one of the main reasons why people fail to evacuate is because they have pets.
Hope you can join us and ask questions on tips for rabbits / kittens / etc!
Notice sent to residents of La Conchita, California today:
"Sheriff’s Emergency Services, in close coordination with the Ventura County Public Works Agency, Ventura County Fire Department, & County Executive Office, regularly monitor conditions in the Community of La Conchita. As of this morning, La Conchita has received 11.48” of rainfall over the course of 30 days. With an additional 1”-2” of rain in the forecast over the next 48 hours, it is possible that La Conchita may reach one of several historical thresholds for causing a landslide."
On Saturday, February 3, a special public event to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Northridge earthquake will be held at California State University Northridge (CSUN). The event is organized with City of Los Angeles Councilman John Lee, the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department, the Statewide California Earthquake Center, and many other partners to remember the lessons and losses of 1994 and to improve safety and resilience today.
PNNL guide to building homes to be more resistant to wildfires.
"The guides in this section of the Disaster Resistance tool will focus less on structural fires caused from within, by cooking, heating or electrical malfunctions, and more on the threat that comes from outside, the threat of wildfire to homes located in the WUI. These guides focus on measures builders and home owners can take to increase the home’s chances of surviving even without suppression activities by firefighters..."
My #Disasters and #Preparedness peeps, a real time question for you. I just discovered that my nearest NOAA #weather radio transmitter is out of service. I also just discovered we cen receive the next-nearest station. But there’s a flood warning in the service area of the station that’s currently down.
This seems bad. I can confirm the transmitter is down but not way or for how long.
Repeat >> PNNL: Creating a Cool Room for Extreme Heat Events
"Given the reality of global climate change and the increasing likelihood of extreme heat events, designing and retrofitting homes for resistance to extreme heat and power outages should be considered in all climates. Extending the "hours of safety" that a home can provide when air-conditioning is not available can be life-saving. However, it is not necessary for an entire home to be resistant to extreme heat. Instead, the design or retrofit can concentrate on just one room. "