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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. |
