Oh my, what a winter! Record rainfall, most of which came in January, was certainly welcome after the long dry spell the central coast has experienced. It was very busy on many fronts and we got a lot accomplished on the Estero Bay CERT front:
Please note that we planned offering our next CERT class May 1, 3, 8, 10, & 15 at MBFD 715 Harbor, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. It has been rescheduled. We will keep you posted.
Our next regularly scheduled meeting, which was set for April 18 must be canceled and moved to April 25th at MBFD. Details to follow as we are still working on the agenda; however I am certain that a component will be showing off the new Morro Bay trailer.
With the arrival of spring a few things come to mind. I hope as you changed your clocks you took a moment to think about your smoke detectors. Do the batteries need changing? If this is a problem for you I know of a few young fire-fighters that are more than willing to help you out.
While the rain was a blessing….. I am certain that unless you are a grass grazing critter the weeds are not!
If you live in an area where wild fire is a threat the current grass crop is most concerning. Be certain to get after your weed abatement promptly. It is only a matter of a few warm and windy days before all that lush grass becomes a significant fuel load for those of you living in the wildland urban interface areas.
In closing, thanks again to the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department for funding the equipment and inventory for the new Morro Bay CERT trailer. Also, give a huge shout-out of thanks to all the volunteers who staffed the Expo booth and helped with the trailer project.
I am off for a few days, in search of some warm clear ocean water, sand, and umbrella drinks! Upon my return I will distribute the new ID cards and CERT gear bags that should be in by my return.
Be safe – Bob
On March 7, Verizon wireless customers received an emergency alert stating that 911 was unavailable on their cell phones. If there was an emergency, customers were to call the service directly.
Listed below is a list of phone numbers for emergency services in SLO County. It is a good idea to have these numbers in your contacts.
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San Luis Obispo | (805) 781-7317 | (805) 781-7380 |
Morro Bay | (805) 772-6225 | (805) 772-6242 |
Atascadero | (805) 461-5051 | (805) 466-5070 |
Paso Robles | (805) 237-6464 | (805) 227-7560 |
Pismo Beach | (805) 773-2208 | |
Arroyo Grande | (805) 473-5100 | (805) 473-4511 |
Grover Beach | (805) 473-4511 | |
California Highway Patrol | (805) 593-3300 | |
SLO County Fire/Cal Fire | (805) 543-4244 | |
Cal Poly Police | (805) 756-2281 | (805) 756-2281 |
Cuesta College Police | (805) 546-3205 | (805) 546-3205 |
Toronado |
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Or TEXT: “GETNADO” to 90999 | ||
Receive weather alerts whenever the NOAA issues a tornado watch or warning for your community – or any location where you have loved ones. Disponible en español |
Hurricane |
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Or TEXT: “GET-CANE” to 90999 | ||
Monitor hurricane conditions in your local area, throughout the storm track, and let others know you are safe even if the power is out. Disponible en español |
Earthquake |
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Or TEXT: “GETQUAKE” to 90999 | ||
Receive notification when an earthquake occurs, find help and let others know you’re safe even if the power is out. Disponible en español. |
Fire |
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Get preparation tips, news and updates on active wildfires. Plus, let loved ones know you’re safe even if the power is out. Disponible en español |
Flood |
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Or TEXT: “GETFLOOD” to 90999 | ||
Learn and prepare your family and friends for flooding, evacuation and a safe return home. Disponible en español. |
First Aid |
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Or TEXT: “GETFIRST” to 90999 | ||
Get instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies. Disponible en español. |
Pet First Aid |
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Or TEXT: “GETPET” to 90999 | ||
Be prepared to help your teathered and furry friends with veterinary advice for everyday emergencies. |
Blood |
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Or text: “BLOODAPP” to 90999 | ||
Schedule blood donation appointments, track total donations and earn rewards as you help us meet the constant need for blood. |
Monster Guard |
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Or text: “MONSTER” to 90999 | ||
For kids aged 7-11. This app teaches preparedness for real-life emergencies at home with the help of Maya, Chad, Olivia and all the monsters. |
Newsletter you can download: CERTNewsletterAprJun2017
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