Faced with the threat of extreme temperatures and natural disasters, a series of measures have been prepared to inform the population about the actions they must take in the event of forest fires and the smoke they generate, heat, power outages and dangerous conditions of the environment. water, all in order to avoid unfortunate events such as accidents or human losses.
For this summer, California is expected to reach very high temperatures, which is why the Summer Safety Package has been implemented, initiatives implemented by ready california and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services ?Cal OES, for its acronym in English?, which seeks to implement actions and materials that help communities stay informed.
During a press conference organized by Ethnic Media Services, a group of specialists explained the climatic conditions of California, exposed the visual resources that are being implemented and three experts in natural disasters shared their experiences.
Brayden Murdock, a specialist meteorologist, explained the climatic conditions in the Golden State and how extreme heat waves are forming, while pointing out that melting snow from the mountains generates dangerous currents that could put communities at risk. people.
“We are going to see higher temperatures during the day, but also at night. There will be no opportunity to lower the temperature these days, later we will be in a more regular pattern, but we do not have to be concerned only with the heat. We also had a lot of snow in the mountains and we are going to see from these heats that our rivers are going to receive more water from the snow that is melting and we will surely have floods,” he pointed out.
For Diana Crofts-Pelayo, deputy director of Crisis Communication and Public Affairs, prevention is the key, which is why there is information available to everyone that can even save lives, but new measures are also taken to ensure the well-being of the most vulnerable communities.
“We are noticing that the California climate, especially the summers, are becoming hotter and drier. Now I'm in the Governor's Office showing everyone the innovative ways we're preparing for this season of fire. It is important that we know that all these elements are interrelated, such as the security problems of water, energy, and heat”, he emphasized.
Alf LaMont, co-founder of LaMont Digital, explained that having simple and educational visuals is essential to reach more people. It is important to communicate to society the 5 main threats that forest fires are: smoke, fast and dangerous water, power outages, fires and extreme heat.
During the conference, LaMont shared and explained the visual material that is being implemented and invited everyone to download the images on the Resource Center from the page of ready california and share them with your acquaintances, friends and family, since they can be useful to anyone in a risky situation.
Peter Thao, Program Specialist at the Fresno Asian Business Institute and Resource Center, spoke about the support provided to farmers and smallholders. Through assistance and information, its group of specialists supports people who are at risk of experiencing a fire, flood or some other natural disaster.
For his part, George Hernandez Mejia, director of Emergency Operations at Community Organized Relief Effort, assured that each community has different needs and even if an action plan is carried out, people have doubts and it is necessary to support them with all the necessary resources to guarantee your well being.
At the time, Jacqueline Nushi, an expert in emergency management and law enforcement, spoke of children as a key player in preparing for and preventing fires. For her, it is amazing how minors get involved and the benefit that can be obtained by including them.
"Kids are very resilient and it's amazing to see them put up with certain things. They also need time to process what's going on around them and we have to make sure we're doing it right and learn from them as well as give them the tools they need, that's a good way to prepare communities for natural disasters." added.
Extreme weather is coming and there is no way to avoid it, but work is underway to keep communities informed and support them in caring for their families and heritage. Without a doubt, prevention will be the key to staying safe.
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