Safety & Emergency Preparedness Tips

Tip: If you haven't received one, or misplaced it, there are cards available at the Montecito Clubhouse rounders. Keep them in your clothes closet and place one in a street-facing window in the event of an emergency.

Tip: Take a First Aid training class and purchase a home first aid kit. Keep one in your car as well.

Tip: Have a plan for emergencies and practice it.

Tip: The City of Indio hosts several Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training sessions each year. These are very worthwhile! See:

☞ https://www.indio.org/your_government/preparedness_prog/cert.htm

Tip: Keep a "Go Bag" under your bed and one in your car in case of an emergency evacuation. It should include things like personal items you may need (medications, toiletries, clothing), shoes, socks, flash light, extra batteries, radio, some nonperishable food, water, etc. An example can be found at the following website:

☞ https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Go-Bag

Tip: Learn how to turn off your gas. The valve is located at the side of your home. Here is a YouTube video on how to do this:

☞ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALW51nCIAFM

Tip: Fasten shelves and tall floor furniture securely to walls. Avoid hanging pictures or wall decorations over your bed. In an earthquake, they could fall off a strike you in the head. Secure cupboards with children safety latches to keep dishes and glassware secure.

Tip: Stock up on two weeks supply of food and water. Rotate the water you have because it does not have an infinite shelf life.

Tip: Keep a portable radio, flashlight, and batteries on hand!

Tip: Set up an out-of-area phone number for relatives and friends to to call to find out about you in the event of a disaster. This will minimize cell phone circuit overloads.

Tip: Keep a couple of hundred dollars in $1s and $5s in a secure location. If power goes out, ATMs won't work and markets won't be able to process credit cards.