' #Schools play a number of local roles in their community when there is a #climate #hazard ,” he said. “Kitchens are used for food prep and food distribution centers. When families or households are #displaced they may sleep in the schools or gymnasium.” #FirstResponders will often stage at schools as well, because they can accommodate fire trucks and ambulances, he added.

https://19thnews.org/2023/03/climate-change-resiliency-california-schools/

#InvestInSchools #ClimateChange #proactive #EmergencyPreparation #PlanAhead #SchoolsMatter

I wanted to capture everything we did for and during last week's big storm, so it's kind of long and perhaps boring. But I wrote it, so you can read it if you'd like: Preparing for a Grinchy Christmas.
https://sarahebourne.posthaven.com/preparing-for-a-grinchy-christmas
(Note: I left out the actual, you know, Christmas part LOL.)
#EmergencyPreparation #SevereWeather #weather #wx

Welp, with rain everywhere here in the Bay Area, I’m psyched that we’re getting some additional water. Now, here’s to hoping my power stays on. A BIG thumbs up for solar powered battery generators to keep the lights on and medical devices running if needed. #generator #EmergencyPreparation #RainyDay

Any of y’all have a good pantry/emergency preparedness supplies management spreadsheet or system that you’d recommend?

I’ve been slowly ticking stuff off of a big list, and now want to be better at rotating things in and out, etc.

#Pantry #Spreadsheets #EmergencyPrep #EmergencyPreparation #EmergencyPreparedness