My 7 week Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is wrapping up and I can tell you it has been an educational

and
eye opening experience. I hope that my neighbors from Faircrest Heights & Reynier Village enjoyed this training program and feel
prepared for the next emergency.
I would like to give a special Thank You to Larry Bogatz of Carthay Circle, and our Battalion 18 CERT Coordinator, for helping to
get our awesome instructor Firefighter Richard Matheney (LAFD CERT Dept.) who taught this 7-week training course. Special thanks
also to my friend Dr. Andrew Leavenworth, CERT Regional Team Leader for South Robertson of Reynier Village, for his service and
dedication to the CERT training in our communities.

(Larry Bogatz, Laura Anderson, Dr. Andrew Leavenworth, Firefighter Richard Matheney)

(Virgina Thomas, Laura Anderson, Maureen Smerling, Richard Lindstrom, Robert Smerling, Mary Kay Timme)

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Laura Anderson and Mary Kay Timmie)

As residents of Los Angeles, we are no strangers to earthquakes and generally know that
preparation is the key to survival. But did you know that it could take the fire department up
to 5 days to get into your area?!
Now is the time to get prepared!
Make the preparation a family activity and get everyone involved. Once you and your family are disaster ready, make sure your
neighbors are too. Not only is this a great way to meet your neighbors, but it will also increase everyone's safety. Talk with your
neighbors and create a safety plan.

Set up a "Neighborhood Shelter" or "Safe Place" where residents, families, and neighbors can meet and regroup.
Know where and how to turn off utilities around your home and neighbors home to prevent gas leaks and explosions
Know who in the neighborhood may need assistance, such as the elderly and families with small children, and check on them
during an emergency
In Case of Emergency (ICE) - store emergency contacts in cell phone under: ICE - Contact Name

If an earthquake or other major disaster happened today, would you have the supplies needed to survive? While we can't predict when
or where such disasters could happen, we can be prepared at all times. This includes when you are at work, in your car, and of course
at home.

10 Essential Items for Your Home Emergency Kit:

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Water: 3 - 10 day supply (one gallon per person per day)

Food: 3- 10 day supply (including pets)
Fist Aid kit
Flashlight and extra batteries
Radio and extra batteries
Medication if needed

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Cash & important documents in fire/water proof safe (small bills, birth cert. social security card, insurance, passport, deeds,
medical cards, etc.)
8. Sturdy walking shoes, clothing, & gloves (that provide protection from broken glass and debris)
9. Tools: wrench, duct tape, ABC fire extinguisher, gloves, whistle, shovel, rope
10. Sanitation and hygiene supplies

Emergency Kit for Your Automobile:

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Bottled water
Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)
Sturdy shoes, change of clothes, gloves (that provide protection from broken glass and debris)
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries
Essential medications
Local map and compass
Small first aid kit
Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution
Emergency signal device (whistle, light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.)
Tools (pliers, adjustable wrench, jumper cables, rope, duct tape,etc.)

Survival Kit for Your Workplace:

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Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)

Bottled water
Sturdy shoes, change of clothes, gloves (that provide protection from broken glass and debris)
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries
Essential medications
Blanket
Small first aid kit
Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution
Whistle or other signaling device

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Supplies for kids to keep busy & calm

Extra pet supplies: dog leash, travel bowls, pet medical info and medication
Candles & waterproof matches
Knife
Garden hose (for siphoning and firefighting)
Tent
Extra blankets or sleeping bags
Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution
Toilet tissue