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 | Have You Heard of NOAA 'All Hazards' Radio? |
 NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working with the Federal Communication Commission's Emergency Alert System, NWR is an all hazards radio network, making it an important source of local weather and emergency information. In conjunction with public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills) and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages). Known as "The Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service", NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, and covers all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special yet inexpensive radio receiver that can be purchased at an electronics retailer near you. You can also listen via scanner radio on one of seven frequencies (MHz):
Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman Los Angeles Fire Department | |
| Los Angeles Firefighters Say: You Count! |
| Members of your Los Angeles Fire Department are adding their voices to the call for every Angeleno to participate in the 2010 Census. Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution requires our Federal government to make an accurate count of all residents. An accurate count helps determine how many firefighters are needed in your neighborhood; where new Fire Stations should be built, and the amount of funding required for essential life safety services. Los Angeles Fire Chief Millage Peaks explains in this video... Los Angeles residents are encouraged to learn more by visiting: Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman Los Angeles Fire Department | |
| LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners |
 The Los Angeles Basin is periodically subject to floods that result in property damage. The potential for mudslides and debris flow is greatly increased near areas recently impacted by wildfire.Los Angeles residents - especially those in foothill communities, are encouraged to prepare their properties in advance of coming rainstorms. In an effort to help, the Los Angeles Fire Department is making ready-to-fill sandbags available at all Neighborhood Fire Stations. Additionally, both sand and sandbags are available at many convenient Bureau of Street Services locations. Properly filled and placed sandbags are best used to divert (rather than dam) water run-off, redirecting storm and debris flow away from property improvements. While the City can provide homeowners with empty sandbags and sand to protect their property, the City does not fill, load, or place sandbags for individual homeowners. Those needing additional sand, sandbags and supplies may wish to contact a home improvement store or building supply center in their community, many of which will deliver flood preparedness and debris control aids. We remind you that sandbagging and flood control is a labor intensive process that can lead to injury. Please follow important safety guidelines and consider hiring a licensed contractor for any large or special needs. Predicted Mud & Debris Flow Maps Homeowner's Guide to Erosion Control Submitted by Brian Humphrey, Spokesman Los Angeles Fire Department | |
