Does your neighborhood have a group? A neighborhood meeting covers important topics like: Who needs help in an evacuation? Who has a chainsaw and can use it (in case of a fallen tree blocking the road)? Who has backup generators in case of extended power...
Did you know that PGE will pay you to help lower the risk of power outages and also to help you install battery back up systems for your home? Here are two programs you will want to learn more about. GridSavy Rewards GridSavvy Rewards, a program that pays...
Got ten minutes? Set a timer and take ten to plan for the unexpected as you read on! Save these numbers... 1. Grab your phone and put these SoCo Alert numbers in your contacts as favorites (very important!), so they by-pass your DoNotDisturb setting at night in...
The following blog post is a summary of Carl Wahl's Residential Generator Seminar presentation. Read on for specs, pros and cons and an a deep dive into... How a Generator Works Fuel Choices Types of Home Generators Sizing a Generator for Your Needs Overall System...
Together they can make a world of difference in fire prevention. Did you know ... When doing work outside on your land with mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, or other mechanical devices, placing a shovel and one gallon of water somewhere nearby can save you a lot of...
Let’s make sure you have everything easily accessible and up to date on your phone - emergency contacts, alerts, a find my phone feature and anything else that can bring efficiency and ease to an unexpected, stressful situation. Alerts. Make sure you have the tools...
Watch Duty is a non-profit that provides realtime alerting and monitoring of Wildfires in the American West. For updates about fires, wind conditions, etc: Watch Duty incorporates fire mapping, wind direction, Cal Fire aircraft tracking, and more. Watch Duty has...
Those who have been diagnosed or have a family member diagnosed with cancer can have a particularly hard time when natural disasters occur. This can range from not having the ability to refill a prescription to roadways being blocked so they can't make it to the...
Fire classes, extinguisher numerical values, and what you should know about them. Always call 911 before attempting any fire suppression. There are five fire classes, but these are the most common: Class A: Fires caused by ordinary combustibles like wood,...
In 2019, Fire Safe Occidental embarked on an ambitious project to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This work was completely driven by local volunteers. The group held community meetings, mailed out surveys to every address in the Occidental Services...