National Preparedness Month - Week 3

Week 3 (September 13-19) of National Preparedness Month focuses on Hurricanes. Although California almost never experiences hurricanes, this may be helpful with all the El Nino forecasts. This week alone, the forecast for Long Beach has rain tonight and tomorrow.

Here are 3 quick tips to prepare for hurricanes:

• Make a plan – specific meeting locations, emergency contacts, and procedures
• Make a kit – organize a supply kit with basic survival items
• Protect your home – secure items and make sure insurance is up to date

For the complete detailed list, go to http://www.mnn.com/family/protection-safety/sponsorstory/6-tips-to-prepare-for-a-hurricane and http://www.coastalliving.com/lifestyle/preparing-for-hurricane-irene

Feel free to contact Kaplan Construction at 562-495-0483 or via email  for any renovations or remodeling so your home is ready for El Nino.

National Preparedness Month - Week 2

Week 2 (September 6-12) of National Preparedness Month focuses on Wildfires. Although not all of California experiences wildfires, this may be helpful to those who live near wildfire prone areas.

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Here are 4 tips from Cal Fire to prepare for wildfires:

• Trim trees regularly to keep branches a minimum of 10 feet from other trees.
• Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof, and rain gutters.
• Remove all dead plants, grass, and weeds.
• Remove all dead branches that hang from your roof.

For the complete list and information on creating your own wildfire action plan and emergency supply kit, go to www.readyforwildfire.org.

Hello September!

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). This year’s NPM theme is Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.

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Today is the start of Week 1 (September 1-5) of NPM. Week 1 covers flooding. With talk of El Nino returning to California, this will be a great topic to cover.

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Here are some quick tips to prepare and plan for floods:

• Store at least a 3-day supply of water per person
• Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food per person
• Have a flashlight
• Battery powered or hand-cranked radio
• Medication
• Multi-purpose tool
• First Aid Kit
• Family and emergency contact information
• Copies of personal documents
• Extra cash

For the complete list of supplies and things to do during and after a flood, visit the Red Cross page.

Feel free to contact Kaplan Construction at 562-495-0483 or via email  for any renovations or remodeling so your home is ready for El Nino.

Source: http://www.ready.gov/september