5-Minute Message
Take just five minutes a week to raise the level of emergency preparedness and safety awareness.
The Republic of Chile just experienced an 8.8 devastating earthquake. Living and working in close proximity to the Hayward Fault –
“ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE BIG ONE?”
Come join other members of the Union City community (free of charge) to learn how to better prepare and survive the next disaster. Please call the Union City Fire Department to enroll in the (CERT) Community Emergency Response Team Spring Class (20 hours over 4 consecutive Saturdays)
Union City Fire Department
510 675-5470
This Week: Spring Cleaning
The month of March ushers in Spring and the Vernal Equinox. That means it’s a perfect time for a vitally important (but often dismissed) aspect of preparedness and safety: cleaning! Make the following part of your 2010 Spring cleaning:
- Ensure emergency exits are clear and that paths leading to them are unobstructed.
- Get rid of dangerous items you don’t need, e.g., old paint or chemicals, expired food, hazardous materials no longer needed.
- Store combustible and/or flammable items in a safe manner – away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks, etc.
- Clear safe spaces under desks, tables and counters, where people will go to Drop, Cover, and Hold On in earthquakes and other emergencies.
- Enroll in the Union City CERT Spring Training by calling 510 675 5470
“BE A SURVIVOR, NOT A VICTIM”
Tip: Recycle or dispose of all hazardous materials properly! Being green and environmentally conscious is itself a preparedness action! |
