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On Thursday, November 13, 2008, the City of Whittier will join the State of California,
the County of Los Angeles and other public agencies participating in the Golden Guardian
Disaster Exercise. Golden Guardian simulates a 7.8 earthquake with significant damage for
Whittier and other communities in Central and Southern California.
“Prepare to Care” for you and your family to survive for 5-7 days after a severe emergency!
Check out www.shakeout.org for more information.
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 the Human Resources Department, can be reached
at (562) 464-3390. Some of the popular programs follow:
Emergency Preparedness Classes
The City, assisted by the L.A. County
Fire Department, offers a free program to assist Whittier residents
in preparing for emergencies. The ALERT (Area Leaders Emergency
Response Training) Program’s emphasis is on neighborhood
preparedness and teamwork.
Topics covered include:
- Home and Neighborhood Preparedness
- Fire Prevention and Safety (includes a hands-on fire extinguisher
exercise)
- Utilities Management
- Damage Assessment
- Neighborhood Self-reliance and Security
All residents are welcome! Participants
receive information booklets, checklists, and other helpful handouts.
Graduates are eligible for a free Red Cross First Aid Class.For
more information, or to find out when the next classes will be
held, call (562) 464-3390.
Volunteer Disaster Service
Workers
Interested in registering as a Disaster
Service Worker for the City of Whittier? YOU can
help in your community!
The City is always looking for volunteers
who have various skills and experience including but not limited
to: Equipment Mechanic, Plumber, Carpenter, Electrician, Certified
Building Inspector, Veterinarian, Heavy Equipment Operator, or
Bilingual Interpreter, just to name a few. Volunteer Disaster
Service Workers would be called upon by the City to assist as
needed in the event of a disaster.
Your City needs you! Interested
volunteers please pre-register in person with the Human Resources
Department at City Hall, 13230 Penn Street, Monday through Friday,
8 AM to 5 PM, or call for a registration form. Please contact
the Human Resources Department for more information at 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. |
