1/11/10 - Hey, those recent "little temblors "in the east bay probably caught your attention. We know they caught ours.
And the 6.6 shaker in Eureka County definitely made us pause! Take a look at the links below - they'll take you to some good information through the California Office of Emergency Services. Then get in here and pick up a few things that you will definitely need - flashlights, batteries, gas shut off wrench, tarps and more.
We also carry pre-packed kits for individuals, couples and families, along with a kit that will be a great addition to your car trunk. Let's be real - none of us likes to think about this. We have better things we'd like to do with our time. But please - DO think about it. And then ACT. Don't be caught unprepared!
Dealing with outages
Tips for handling power outages:
Light: Have flashlights and battery-powered radios on hand.
Phones: Keep fully charged cell phones and corded regular phones ready. Cordless phones won't work in an outage.
Refrigeration: Fill and stow several liter-sized soda bottles in the freezer. In an outage, they can be put in the refrigerator to keep food from spoiling.
Power lines: If you see a downed power line, call PG&E's emergency help line at (800) 743-5002.
Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
San Mateo County Alert This system will notify you with a text message and/or email notification when there is information important to San Mateo County residents. Examples of notification include tsunami warning drills, road closures, fires and similar urgent or emergency situations. Click here to register.