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Disaster Preparedness: Survive for 7

Survive for 7

‘Survive for 7’ family preparedness seen as disaster planning goal
News ImageLakewood officials urge residents to consider recent earthquakes a "preparedness" wake-up call. While seismologists study the significance of the 7.2 Mexicali earthquake on April 4 and last week's 5.4 Collins Valley earthquake, Lakewood officials hope families will remember the city's "Survive for 7" motto. Click on www.lakewoodcity.org/7days.
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Free ‘Survive for 7' disaster planning program
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Lakewood officials are urging residents to consider recent earthquakes as a “preparedness” wake-up call. And, they’re offering residents a free one-evening class to help them prepare.

A “Survive for 7 - Emergency Preparedness Workshop” will be held on Tuesday, October 5, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and at the Sherriff’s Community Safety Center at Lakewood Center. Registration will begin on September 4 with the start registration for the new recreation season at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog.
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Be prepared for 7 days, checklists
News ImageThere are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to carry container--suggested items are marked with an asterisk(*). Possible containers include a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack, or a duffle bag.
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Do you have a family disaster plan?
News ImageEmergency personnel say the most striking aspect of many recent disasters has been the lack of public preparation. Experts insist there is a dire need for every family to have the food, water, and personal resources to withstand a prolonged loss of basic services—all part of a family disaster plan and a major theme of Lakewood’s “Survive for 7” campaign.
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Disaster information: KLWD 1620, CityTV, and Lakewood Online
News ImageHow successfully Lakewood residents respond in the days and weeks after a major disaster depends in large part on how well they stay informed. By harnessing the Web, radio, and cable television, Lakewood is prepared to get important disaster relief messages to the community in the aftermath of a major catastrophe.
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New comprehensive survival guide for download
News ImageLos Angeles County officials have organized a new disaster preparedness guide to help residents prepare for emergencies and major disasters. The Emergency Survival Guide has 100 pages of advice and information to help residents prepare for fires, floods, earthquakes, pandemic flu, terrorism, extreme weather, and tsunamis.
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Video: CERT preparedness training profiled by CityTV
News ImageIn conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lakewood has offered Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the last several years.

The 24 to 30 hour CERT programs are part of the city's
Survive for 7 disaster preparedness offerings which are highlighted in a one-evening seminar 2 to 4 evenings a year that help families get better prepared to deal with a serious emergency.

Call Karen Plantz at 562-866-9771, extension 2404 for additional information or to get in a waiting list.

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When to call 9-1-1 or the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station
News ImageGetting assistance in a life threatening emergency by dialing 9-1-1 is a no-brainer, and should still be called in life threatening emergencies, such as fire, medical emergencies, and crimes in progress. This is especially true for "land line" phones.

Lakewood Neighborhood Watch professionals recommend programming the regular business phone number of your local law enforcement agency into your cell phone. The Lakewood Sheriff's Station is 562-623-3500.

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Put ‘ICE’ into your cell phone for emergencies
News ImageOnce "getting help" is covered by 9-1-1 or the local Lakewood Station number, 562-623-3500, what's next? Consider labeling your important numbers with "ICE" (In case of emergency) before the names of the people you want to designate as next of kin.
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Free emergency response team training
News ImageIn conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lakewood is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Both lecture and hands-on exercises cover topics like light search and rescue, triage, fire safety, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

The free 20-hour program educates residents about disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills for dealing with a serious crisis situation. Programs typically run twice a year with each offering running over three consecutive Saturdays.

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Photo Journal: Citywide disaster preparedness drill improves readiness
News Image(Published 05/26/06) City staff responded to a simulated “major earthquake” recently, in the first of what will become a series of drills and exercises designed to sharpen the city’s ability to respond in an actual disaster. The half-day post-quake simulation involved nearly 120 city staff members from every city department and division.
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Web Sites – Disaster Preparedness Information
News ImageThe City of Lakewood, California encourages residents to browse the sites below for additional information and training--after doing the self-reliance basics to 'Survive for 7'.
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Disaster Preparedness
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 2009 Ready Set Go Preparedness Guide (3.63 MB)
 Comprehensive Disaster Survival Guide from Los Angeles County (link)
 Disaster Food: Suggested items, preparation tips (39.5 KB)
 Disaster Preparedness Kit: Suggested items (71 KB)
 Disaster: Water is vital to survival tip sheet (39.8 KB)
 Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country: Your Handbook for Living in Southern California, earthquake science and preparedness (7.88 MB)