Introduction to Prepare Tierrasanta

Hear from Ed Langmaid, the founder of "Prepare Tierrasanta" about what you can do
to protect your family and property in case of fire or earthquake emergency.

PREPAREDNESS 101

YOU ARE YOUR OWN "FIRST RESPONDER"

Wildfires and earthquakes, home fires, medical emergencies will happen, we can't predict when they will strike, but there are steps you can take today to be prepared and help protect your family.
 

2 Easy Steps to Get Started Today
It is your responsibility to take action today - don't delay!
 

1.  Register your cell phones for Emergency Alerts 

2.  Make an Evacuation Go-Kit and a Shelter-in-Place Stay Kit 

 

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Our Mission

Our Mission is to educate Tierrasanta community members on emergency preparedness, how to prepare, and what to do in an earthquake and wildfire, and other emergency situations.
 

In doing so, residents:

>  Embody the principle that they are their own “first responder”
>  Are prepared and empowered so they can properly respond in an emergency

OUR TEAM:

We are new.  We are forming our team of volunteers, our construct and our priorities. Please contact us if you would like to participate or have questions.

Preparing for a Wildfire

Learn about what you can do to take the first steps in helping to protect you, your family and property in case of a wildfire.

Here are two excellent resources.

Fire Safe
Alert San Diego

Medical Emergency - Cardiac Arrest

Steps to take to save the life of a Cardiac Arrest victim.
 

What is a Cardiac Arrest?
How hands-only CPR keeps body alive.
How the AED resets the heart.
 

Here are two important resources:

Revive and Survive
San Diego Project Heart Beat

Home Fire Escape Plan

Home Fire Escape Plan

Steps to take before a home fire
Plan actions to take in home fire
Draw map and involve everyone
Practice 2 times a year

Here is an important resource:

Home Fire Escape Plan

Extreme Heat Safety

Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave and how to treat heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion.

Learn How to Stay Hydrated – Before going out in the heat drink plenty of water.

Make a Plan to Stay Cool – Fans might not be enough. Use air conditioning at home or at a cool place like library or store/mall.

Work outside when it is cooler.

Make it a habit to check your car for pets and others before parking in the heat.

Please watch this American Red Cross video
More details at American Red Cross

EARTHQUAKE 101

Preparing for Earthquakes is similar to preparing for other disasters. Read the Learn More section to learn and link to the specific actions you can take
 

Preparing – Protect, Plan, Practice
Responding – Drop, cover, hold on
Recovering – Easier if you prepared and reacted properly
 

LEARN MORE

Preparing for the Event – You can reduce hazards, plan in advance for actions to take before and during the event, practice what you will do in an earthquake. 
 

Responding to the Event – When the earthquake occurs you and your loved ones do the right things that you planned for, during and right after. (Hint: Drop, Cover, and Hold on. If in bed, stay there and protect your head) 
 

Recovering From the Event – Once the dust settles what do you do next?
 

The Great California Shakeout!  – An annual exercise to involve everyone in a practice earthquake event. The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries
 

THE GOOD NEWS

By understanding your risk, you can take the right steps to minimize or avoid injuries, damage, and long-term financial consequences from a catastrophic earthquake.