Around the community, what you hear is “El Niño is coming.” Like a dark hooded monster looming up from behind, the specter of flooding and property damage is daunting. Popping up to combat the threat is a variety of Preparedness Workshops.
On November 21, the City of Santa Cruz held a free El Niño Storm Preparedness Workshop that hosted several agencies who taught residents how to prepare their families and properties for heavy rains. On December 8, the City of Scotts Valley’s emergency responder teams were available to answer questions from residents about how to prepare for the expected floods and other storm related problems. They also compiled a listing of local agencies and companies who can provide the resources needed to be prepared.
On December 17, another opportunity to have questions answered about the potential strength of this year’s El Niño’s cycle will occur at the Winter Storm Preparedness and Response discussion to be held at the Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street, Felton, between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Liz Taylor-Selling, President of the San Lorenzo Valley Emergency Network, said, “This is another opportunity for the general public to become better informed about what to do to prepare for this winter, and how to respond when, and if, the expected storms arrive.”
Liz encourages residents to participate by asking local emergency responders what they can do to protect family and property in the event that the storms occur. Speakers from the Felton Fire, San Lorenzo Valley Emergency Network, and the San Lorenzo Valley Community Emergency Response Team, will be present to answer questions. “If the expected storms arrive, you will be prepared,” said Liz.
For more information: 246-3501, [email protected]
For the City of Scott’s Valley’s Listing of Disaster Preparedness Resources:
2015 Disaster Preparedness Resources – Scotts Valley |
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Business | Service | Phone |
911 Restoration (Angela) | Flood Repair | 688-7847 |
A-1 Overhead Doors Co. | Garage Door Safety & Functionality | 688-5892 |
Cassidy Insurance | Insurance /Flood Insurance | 438-5490 |
CAL FIRE | Fire Safety & First Aid | 335-6701 |
Central Home Supply Scotts Valley | Sand Bags | 440-0763 |
Computer Center Santa Cruz | Computer Back-Ups & Technology Preparation | 464-7262 |
Davey Tree/Nature First (Travis Evans) | ISA Certified Arborist, a Davey Tree Co. | 408-309-7088 |
McConnell Veterinary Service (Ty) | Pet Safety | 438-0751 |
Giant Electric – Mark | Electric Home & Business Safety | 212-6591 |
Granite Rock | Sand Bags & Supplies & Prep Info | 471-3400 |
Keith Ducote | Cabrillo College Meteorologist | 479-6192 |
KSBW | Emergency Radio & Applications | 426-3888 |
PG&E | Power / Live Wires | 479-5896 |
Red Cross | First Aid / Shelters | 462-2881 |
Russ Patterson (R.E. Patterson & Assoc.) | Emergency Preparedness | 408-718-0004 |
Salvation Army | Emergency Services & Aid | 429-8118 |
Santa Cruz County Bank | Valuable Safety/Document Safety & Tips | 461-5000 |
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department | Personal & Security Safety | 471-1121 |
Scarborough Ace Hardware | Generators /Lighting / Flood Related Supplies | 438-0581 |
Scotts Valley Feed (Christine) | Pet Safety Preparedness | 438-3194 |
Scotts Valley Fire Department | First Aid/Safety & Fire Prevention | 438-0211 |
Scotts Valley Market/Crown Catering | Providing snacks & beverages | 438-4324 |
Scotts Valley Parks & Rec | Resources | 438-3251 |
Scotts Valley Police Department | Personal Security and Safety | 440-5670 |
Santa Cruz Co. Public Works | Flood Control / Road Safety | 420-5160 |
Scotts Valley Public Works | Flood Control / Road Safety | 438-5854 |
Scotts Valley School District | Emergency Evacuation /Student Safety | 566-6576 |
Scotts Valley Sprinkler & Pipe | Irrigation/Drainage to prevent flooding | 438-6450 |
Scotts Valley Water District | Water Issues during Floods/Storms | 438-2363 |
State Farm Insurance / Laureen Yungmeyer | Insurance / Flood Insurance | 423-4700 |
Valley Churches United Missions | Emergency Services & Aid | 336-8258 |