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| The City of Whittier Emergency Preparedness Program is a partnership between all City departments, agencies and organizations in the community and our residents and businesses. The Emergency Preparedness Program, coordinated by Human Resources, can be reached at (562) 464-3390. | |||||||
Disaster Communications Service (DCS Amateur Radio Operators) The City is always looking for amateur radio operators that are interested in participating with the Disaster Communications Service (DCS). DCS volunteers use their amateur radio skills to assist the City of Whittier, the Whittier school districts, both Whittier hospitals, and nearby cities in the event of a disaster. Interested in volunteering? Please contact the City's Emergency Preparedness Program for information: (562) 464-3390. |
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Los Angeles County has implemented a free emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages or e-mail messages in case of emergency. The system, called Alert LA County, will be used by the County’s Emergency Operations Center to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or critical situations and provide information regarding necessary actions, such as evacuations or shelter-in-place. The system utilizes the telephone companies’ 911 database and is able to contact land-line telephone numbers, whether listed or unlisted. If the call is picked up by an answering machine, the system will leave a recorded message. If the number called is busy or does not answer, the system will redial the number in an attempt to deliver the message. The system is also TTY/TDD compatible. Because the Alert LA County system uses the 911 database, only land-line numbers are automatically included in the system. If you have a cellular or voice over IP number and would like to be notified on that device, or if you would like an e-mail notification, you must register those telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses by completing the registration form at www.alert.lacounty.gov. The City of Whittier will be utilizing this system in the event of an emergency and encourages residents to register their cell phone, voice over IP phone or e-mail address. |
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