Posts by Adam R
April 2023 Newsletter
MAKE A PLANWe have talked about planning in the past but here are some additional thoughts.Planning ahead of a disaster can help reduce anxiety. It’s important to yourhousehold and neighbors to know how to get in touch with each other and howyou can help each other during and after an emergency. Work as a team…
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Be prepared for wildfire and public safety power shutoff (PSPS) Some thoughts for staying informed and being prepared during PSPS. SDG&E continually monitors weather and other climate conditions to detect fireconditions. As a last resort, they may have to shut off power if dangerousconditions are present to help prevent a wildfire and keep you and…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 Newsletter
One of the things we don’t think about, are home fires. People die every day in the US in home fires. There are several causes for home fires, one of the main ones is cooking. Best way to prevent cooking fires is to *Stay away from distractions while cooking.*Keep anything flammable away from the cooking…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 newsletter
FIRE WON’T WAIT. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE: We Hope you had a great holiday and looking forward to a new year.One of the things we don’t think about, are home fires. People die every day in the US in home fires. There are several causes for home fires, one of the main ones is cooking. Best…
Read MoreDecember 2022 newsletter
FIRE WON’T WAIT. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE: We have talked a lot about being prepared in case you need to evacuate yourhome. How about those of you who go camping? Have you considered beingprepared for an evacuation under those circumstances?Some safety tips to consider at the campground. For example, only make a fire ina fire pit.…
Read MoreSeptember 2022 newsletter
FIRE WON’T WAIT. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE: This is the theme for Fire Prevention week October 9 – 15, 2022 reinforcing the critical importance of developing a home escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it regularly. In addition, this October represents the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, the nation’s longest running…
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Newsletter
Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council is looking forward to 2022 with what we think are exciting innovations for the new year. In 2013, we unveiled a printed evacuation plan for Scripps Ranch to use in the event of our next wildfire. It’s available now at srfiresafe.org/information. In 2022, we’re taking this information and putting it…
Read MoreJuly Newsletter 2021
We are experiencing a very dry year this year. Therefore it is crucial that we pay attention to our bad habits regarding fuel mitigation around our homes, over which we have control. Please pay attention to your surroundings in order to protect your homes and your neighbors’ homes! We at Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council…
Read MoreJune 2021 Newsletter
If you look up the definition of fear, there are thousands of definitions. The best way to dispel fear is to be prepared, do everything you can to be prepared for whatever it is you fear. Here are 10 additional home preparedness tips to help you be prepared for a disaster of any type: –…
Read MoreMay Newsletter 2021
BE PREPARED – oh wait, haven’t we hear that before? IT’S FIRE SEASON – oh wait, we’ve heard that before also, only difference now is that fire season has been declared year round. Which takes us back to BE PREPARED! As I drive around our community I see so many things that make me concerned:…
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