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The 2023 wildfire season is upon us, and the tragedy occurring in Maui reminds us of the importance of community preparedness. California is no stranger to the devastation caused by catastrophic wildfires, and the City of Cloverdale urges residents and visitors to be prepared for emergencies that have the potential to impact our community. Each of us must be ready for emergencies that may come at a moment's notice without warning.

If you have not already done so, prepare yourself, your family, and your business. You can learn four easy steps to ensure that every resident understands the actions they can take before, during, and after an emergency to protect the health and well-being of their household and immediate neighbors.

Visit our website https://cloveready.org/ to learn more about the initiative and ways you can get involved.

Alerts: The City of Cloverdale has experienced disasters over the past several years, including floods, power shutoffs, a pandemic, and wildfires that have threatened the incorporated population. The City's alert and warning system is vital in early alert notifications, and residents are encouraged to sign up to receive life-saving alerts. Below are the links to sign-up and receive critical information from different warning systems within Sonoma County.

Nixle – Receive email and text messages from local fire and law enforcement agencies, including public safety messages and emergency information. Text your zip code to 888777 to opt-in or sign up online to receive email or text messages with alerts and advisories.
SoCoAlert – Upon signing up for SoCoAlert, select to receive alerts through landline calls, cell phone text messages, or pre-recorded verbal messages and email. The system also works with telephone devices for the hearing impaired.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio – This alert system is available at a relatively low cost. When properly programmed, the National Weather Service can remotely turn on these radios and send basic alerts, including for wildfires. The message may be accompanied by a warning tone, depending on the model of radio you purchase.
Sonoma County residents may tune their NOAA radio to:
County of Sonoma Frequency 162.475
Northwest Sonoma County Frequency 162.550
Southwest Sonoma County Frequency 162.475

Know your zone:  The City of Cloverdale has established standardized evacuation zones for the incorporated area. The City encourages its residents to be familiar with their zone in case of an evacuation. The city map containing each boundary and zone can be found on the City of Cloverdale's website. Learn your zone for home and work and be ready to go when an evacuation order or warning for your area is issued. Share your zone with out-of-town friends and family for their situational awareness. To learn more about evacuation zones, visit:
https://www.cloverdale.net/457/Emergency-Operation-Plan-and-Evacuation-
https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/evacuation-map/

Plan: When it's time to evacuate and action is required, the City encourages residents to have a plan. Planning will give you the confidence to act and provide the necessary tools to stay safe. Below are some tips that you can use to help build your plan:

• Remember, first responders, will be overloaded in a disaster; help yourself by planning in advance.
• People and pets are your priority.
• If you need help evacuating, quickly reach out, in advance, to neighbors, family, or friends and discuss how they can assist you, what you will need, and a backup plan in case the immediate help cannot assist.
• Be sure to have an extra supply of life-saving medications and copies of prescriptions.
• Complete a Personal Emergency Plan and have it ready to go.

For more information on the Personal Emergency Plan, visit:
https://socoemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Emergency-Plan-Trifold-v6-English.pdf
https://s43263.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Emergency-Plan-Trifold-v6-Spanish.pdf

Build a kit: Everyone in your family should have their own Go Bag that contains a minimum of 72 hours' worth of essential supplies. These kits are collections of supplies needed when an earthquake strikes or an emergency evacuation is ordered. Personalize kits and keep them where they can be reached—at home, in the car, at work, or at school. This is particularly important when a quick getaway may be needed during fire season. A backpack or other small bag is best for these kits to easily carry in an evacuation.

• Personal Preparedness Go Bags should contain a minimum of 72 hours' worth of essential supplies:
  • Medications/List of Medications
  • Pet Food/List of Pet Medications
  • Cell Phone Charger Cord
  • Extra Set of Keys to cars/storage units/RV's
  • Flashlights w/Batteries
  • Sanitizer/hand wipes, N95 mask
  • Original Documents (Passports, Birth Certificates etc.)
  • Clothes

Also: Keep your phones and laptops and tablets fully charged.

• Home Preparedness Kits should contain a minimum of 7 days' worth of emergency supplies.
• Vehicle Preparedness Kits should contain a minimum of 24 hours' worth of emergency supplies.

For more information on Personal Preparedness Go Bags, visit:
https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/build-a-kit/#:~:text=Learn%20more%3A%20Survival%20Kit%20Supplies%20by%20the%20American%20Red%20Cross
 
 Have a Plan to Reunite
Because a disaster can happen at any time, have your plan to reunite with your family members before an emergency. Talk to your family members about locations within and outside of Cloverdale to reunite if separated. Remember that local cell service and phone lines will most likely be disrupted in a disaster, so have a family member or friend outside of the County that will be your point of contact. For more information and a short worksheet you can complete, check out https://cloveready.org/
https://cloveready.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WORKSHEETForCloveReady_2.pdf