NPM Week 1: Mitigation

NPM Week 1: Mitigation

September 4, 2023

This week’s topic for National Preparedness Month will cover the mitigation efforts you can take to prepare for disasters.  What are mitigation efforts concerning natural or man-made disasters?   FEMA defines mitigation as the “effort[s] to reduce loss of life and...
Emergency Preparedness Month 2023

Emergency Preparedness Month 2023

September 1, 2023

Are You Prepared? September marks the start of National Preparedness Month (NPM). Every year since 2004, NPM has been observed during September and is sponsored by FEMA and their Ready Campaign. NPM aims to bring a focused awareness of the importance of preparing for...

August 22, 2023

English Spanish If you’d like to sign up, follow the link below! https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/…/Voluntary-At-Risk… Return to Emergency...
Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary

August 18, 2023

Hurricane Hilary has grown to a Category 4 major hurricane and will now reach our region as a Tropical Storm (upgraded from a tropical depression). Tropical storm potential rain and winds are now predicted in the medium-high confidence range.  What we know LA and...
Active Incidents

Active Incidents

August 17, 2023

All Areas Watch Duty The Watch Duty platform and phone app is a great resource to receive notifications of wildfires in your area. Watch Duty has a free and paid version of their service. This site uses volunteers to gather information about fires from various...