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Safety Committee SAFETY 4 "ALL" SEASONS As we progress through the heat of summer, the Safety Committee is staying cool, and as always, we are committed to making our community a safe environment in which to live. It's been a HOT summer; therefore, remember to … Stay Cool • Wear loose, light colored clothing. • Stay cool indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned place. • Schedule outdoor activities in the cool morning and evening hours. • Cut down exercise during the heat. • Wear sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher. Stay Hydrated • Drink up to four cups of water per hour and stay away from sugary or alcoholic drinks. • Replace salts and minerals. Sports drinks can replace the salt and minerals lost when you sweat. Note: Talk to your doctor before drinking sports beverages if you are on a low salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure or other chronic conditions. • Keep your pets hydrated. PREPARE FOR A DISASTER e following information is provided by Cal OES – Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Living in California, you might experience a natural disaster, like wildfire, earthquake, or flood. You are the best person to help yourself and your family prepare for disaster by taking five simple steps. STEP 1: GET ALERTS • Go to www.CalAlerts.org to sign up for emergency alerts. • Follow reliable social media sources like your County Office of Emergency Management/Services, fire chief, sheriff/police chief, and local government. • Call 2-1-1 from your phone to get more information. STEP 2: MAKE A PLAN • Make a list of contact information for all the people you might need to reach. • Share the list with your family in case you are separated. • Decide where you would meet up with loved ones in an emergency, and practice how you would evacuate. STEP 3: MAKE A GO BAG • Make a Go Bag for when you have to evacuate quickly. • Pack important documents and items for each member of your household ahead of time. • Be ready to grab keys, wallet, phone/charger, medication, and personal items. STEP 4: MAKE A STAY-BOX • Make a Stay-Box for when you cannot leave your home. • Include basic supplies like food that won't spoil, water, medications, a flashlight, and trash bags. • Try to store enough to last three days. STEP 5: HELP OTHERS • Exchange contact information with your neighbors, and plan how you could work together to help keep each other safe. • Be ready to assist those around you who might be less able to help themselves during a disaster. If an emergency occurs, stay calm and follow the instructions of the police, fire department, and local officials. Download the Listos California Disaster Ready Guide at: www.ListosCalifornia.org. CPR SUNDAYS: Monthly CPR Sunday classes are not currently being scheduled. However, you may arrange to schedule a CPR class for your club or committee by calling, texting, or emailing A J Reilly to set up a class: (951) 522- 9975 or reilly58@me.com. As a reminder, the Safety Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the RCN Conference Room. We encourage you to attend the meeting should you have any concerns or if you would simply like an update about our ongoing safety projects. All the best. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com 30 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | AUGUST 2024