Thursday, September 29, 2011
Live at 7:00 pm
Totally Unprepared: Let's Get Ready!
Emergency Preparedness Virtual Town Hall Meeting
To facilitate this discussion with the audience at home, we will have a SMART interactive white board on-set where we can receive text questions posted on our blog comment section below and take LIVE phone calls at 1-800-527-8839.
To facilitate this discussion with the audience at home, we will have a SMART interactive white board on-set where we can receive text questions posted on our blog comment section below and take LIVE phone calls at 1-800-527-8839.
Panelist:
Bob Spears
Director
Office of Emergency Services
Jill Barnes
Office of Emergency Services
Jill Barnes
LAUSD REMS Grant Manager
Chris H. Ipsen
Division Chief
City of Los Angeles
Emergency Management Department
Chris H. Ipsen
Division Chief
City of Los Angeles
Emergency Management Department
Lisa Klink
Preparedness Education Specialist
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Preparedness Education Specialist
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
Resources:
www.RedCrossLA.org
www.PrepareLA.org
www.Twitter.com/RedCrossLA
www.Facebook.com/RedCrossLA
Rebroadcasts:
www.PrepareLA.org
www.Twitter.com/RedCrossLA
www.Facebook.com/RedCrossLA
Rebroadcasts:
Sun, 10/09 1 pm
Sun, 10/16 1 pm
I'm ready! This year we updated our earthquake kits for the car and home to include a 55 gallon water barrel, radios, food, lights and other supplies for my family. I bought many supplies at SOS in the center of the valley. Others, I got at home supply stores. Since my firefighter husband and I have experienced two big earthquakes here, (1971 & 1994) we are aware of what we might have to do without. Getting a kit together will also help if you have trouble with the fear. Being prepared puts you in a frame of mind that empowers you. Get ready today!
ReplyDelete”Can you tell us the truth about these earthquake response myths; specifically, should people “stand in a doorway" and who, or what, is the "triangle of life"?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the county’s policy and advice for families who have pets, in the event of a disaster, flood, or earthquake?”
ReplyDelete“The Red Cross is an almost a constant presence at the scenes of disaster we see on TV across the country, and sometimes even overseas. How is the Red Cross preparing for an emergency in the LA area?”
ReplyDeleteBefore an emergency occurs, are there signs that I can look for in my house to suggest that there are weak structural areas?
ReplyDeleteI think that it is a good idea for the Red Cross and other relief agencies to work together to have a centralized computerized database for people to register with in an emergency. This way everyone looking for someone can go to one source without having the added anxiety of checking individual hospitals, etc.
ReplyDeleteThere should be an online emergency preparedness test that the public has to take, afterwhich we would get a certificate for a discount at some local business - or for a set of free batteries or something.
ReplyDeleteI am supposed to be a mandatory responder because I work at a school but to tell you the truth I don't think anyone will be able to stop me from trying to get home to my kids. Can I be fired?
ReplyDeleteAre landlords responsible for making sure that their rental property's are earthquake proof?
ReplyDeleteIs my car a safe place to find shelter?
ReplyDeleteIs there any legislation in place to prevent businesses from exploiting the public in times of crisis? i.s. gas stations, grocery stores, water distributors, etc.
ReplyDeleteMy main concern in an emergency is that I am not at home and that my family is spread out all over Los Angeles county. Have any of you developed plans for active families that are seperated on any given day? Do you have any tips about how we can contact each other or help each other in this situation?
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance for the wonderful work that you do. It seems like your jobs are thankless until the emergencies strike but I hope that you know that everyone really appreciates the thought and energy that you give to being prepared before something happens. I just wish that the public would take it seriously and heed the advice that you are trying to impart. Recent news events should demonstrate that it can happen to anyone, anywhere and that there are things that we can do to ease the pain when something unexpected occurs.
ReplyDeleteHow can I get my neighbors to organize an emergency response team for our neighborhood?
ReplyDeleteHow can we be sure an apartment building is earthquake ready? I live on the first floor of a three floor apartment building with a garage underneath, what can I expect?
ReplyDeleteWhere is the best place to store your emergency supplies like food and water? I think outside would be best in case my home has damage, but what about exposing canned goods to summertime heat? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is an urban area. We have small children and school children, but we live in an apartment building with no garage or yard (but a courtyard in the center of the building), and we are surrounded by apartment dwellings. What tips do you have for us as far as storing supplies and staying safe?
ReplyDeletein case of a big earthquake can Los Angeles be at risk of a tsunami?
ReplyDeletein case of a big earthquake can Los Angeles be at risk of a tsunami?
ReplyDeleteWHAT A GREAT SHOW! You made a serious and important topic fun and interesting to watch! And I loved your very simple set with the kitchen table and the two towers about to fall over! Very Poignant! That was a great idea! Whoever came up with that idea is creative! All in all, great show, with great CONTENT! Keep it up KLCS, you are leaving KCET in the dust!
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