Big Bear, Ca March 11, 2011 12:00 pm - Today’s earthquake in Japan reminds us to be ready. California, like Japan is part of the Pacific Rim of Fire, an area of increased earthquake activity circling the Pacific Ocean. Residents and business owners in the Big Bear Valley must be prepared for large earthquakes. Regularly review your earthquake readiness. Check for hazards in … [Read more...] about Time to Check Earthquake Preparedness
Fire/Safety
Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
Big Bear, Ca, March 10, 2011, 3:00pm - This Saturday Night when you change your clocks forward one hour, the Big Bear Area Fire Departments encourage you to also check and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms are extremely important in providing you early warning to get out and stay out. Every home needs at least one smoke alarm on each level of the … [Read more...] about Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries!
CPR Class Offered This Weekend
Big Bear, Ca, March 9, 2011, 4:00pm - Could you be the strongest link in the event of a heart attack? Those who can identify the early signs of a heart attack and then know how to respond are saving thousands of lives every year. CPR within the first five minutes of a heart attack greatly enhances a persons chance of survival. The Big Bear Lake Fire Department will be … [Read more...] about CPR Class Offered This Weekend
Fire Agencies to Make Presentations to the City
Big Bear Lake, Ca Monday March 7, 2011 12:00 pm - Wednesday’s meeting of the City of Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District will include presentations by CALFIRE and San Bernardino County Fire on the City’s Request for Proposal for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services. Both agencies will have time to formally present their proposals to provide fire protection and … [Read more...] about Fire Agencies to Make Presentations to the City
Big Bear CERT Wants to Train You
Big Bear, Ca February 27, 2011 6:00 pm - The Big Bear Community Emergency Response Team program wants to train you to respond in case of an emergency. CERT volunteers help by putting out small fires, turning off gas lines, providing light search and rescue, and administering first aid in their neighborhoods during disasters. Trained CERT volunteers are key to the valley’s … [Read more...] about Big Bear CERT Wants to Train You