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Emergency Preparedness | San Bruno, CA
These steps include the following:Get a kit of Emergency Supplies that will last up to three days per family member; don't forget your petsMake a plan to include family communications, shelter-in-place and evacuationBe Informed, visit Ready.gov and sign up for emergency notifications from San Mateo County (SMC) AlertGet involved, sign up for one of our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses, and learn how to save a life at one of our CPR classesSupplemental MaterialsThe following materials will aid you and your family in preparing for the next unexpected event:This Emergency Preparation Checklist (PDF) provides a great general guideline for things to do before the next disaster occursThis Family Disaster Plan (PDF) publication provides a guide for your family before and after the next disaster occursCheck out a list of what should be in your Family Disaster Kit (PDF)This Food and Water List (PDF) provides a good guide on how to store, use and maintain food and water for an emergencyAccess the Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country publication developed by the USGS and the Red Cross which has a great collection of information for preparing and dealing with the special hazards of living in Earthquake country (this version was developed specifically for the Bay Area Region): Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (English) (PDF)Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (Spanish) (PDF)Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean) (PDF)How to Duck Cover and Hold (PDF)Information is about How and When to Shelter in Place (PDF)Helpful information on how to deal with the aftermath of a Transportation Disaster (PDF) such as an aviation disasterBeing part of a major metropolitan region brings the unfortunate risk of Terrorism; view a helpful Terrorism Publication (PDF) that has information on how to prepare and deal with a Terrorist disasterUseful tips for Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs (PDF)Public Safety Power ShutoffWhat can I do to prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff? The effects of climate change are making California's wildfire season longer and more intense, threatening our homes, our lives and our economy.
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	Adults spend a lot of time at work, often with little control over the food and drinks available. Creating a healthy work environment can be great for employees. It can improve their overall health and well-being. A wellness program can also be good for business. Healthy food options and physical activity should be a part of any implemented worksite wellness program.
	

Wellness Starts at Home

	A healthy lifestyle starts at home. Check out the below tips to ensure you’re just as successful with your nutritional goals at work as you are at home.
	

Healthy Eating
	

	Making healthy food and beverage choices at work can help you stay energized and focused throughout the day. Some examples include keeping healthy snacks at arm’s reach, packing your own lunch using leftovers, creating simple sandwiches and salads, and choosing water over sugary beverages. If you are interested in healthy meetings at work, consider Healthy Meeting guidelines and talk with your supervisor about offering healthy food options and an opportunity for a physical activity break during meetings.
	
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Try these simple ideas for snacks that are healthy, easy to prep, and ready-to-eat when you need a boost of energy to get through your workday.
	

Nuts (low or no salt) and dried fruit
Cut up vegetables with hummus or low-fat dips
Fresh fruit and yogurt
Low-fat string cheese 
Apples and nut butters

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Packing Healthy Lunch Options
	

	Bringing your own lunch from home helps you control portions, choose healthier ingredients, and can also help save money. Pack a healthy, balanced lunch that will keep your body fueled for the afternoon.
	
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Choose Water for Health
	

Our bodies need water to work properly. Water helps our body use nutrients found in food and helps control our body temperature.
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In the wake of disasters, people often wonder whether there is a way to protect both people and property from such devastating losses. The answer is a resounding "YES!" Mitigation is the way to provide that protection. Hazard mitigation means taking action to reduce or prevent future damage, preferably before a disaster strikes.
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 Don Staley built an above-ground safe room on his back patio. On May 8, 2003, while Staley took shelter in his safe room, a violent tornado ripped the roof off his house. The concrete room equipped with battery-powered lights and a television remained standing. Staley walked out, saw the damage and exhaled. "The safe room saved my life," he said.
 
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Say where you are and signal for help at the window with a light-colored cloth or a flashlight.If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop and roll – stop immediately, drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the fire is out. If you or someone else cannot stop, drop and roll, smother the flames with a blanket or towel. Use cool water to treat the burn immediately for three to five minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Get medical help right away by calling 9-1-1 or the fire department.
After a Fire
Contact your local disaster relief service, such as The Red Cross, if you need temporary housing, food and medicines.Check with the fire department to make sure your residence is safe to enter.DO NOT attempt to reconnect utilities yourself. The fire department should make sure that utilities are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site. Conduct an inventory of damaged property and items. Do not throw away any damaged goods until after you make the inventory of your items.Begin saving receipts for any money you spend related to fire loss. The receipts may be needed later by the insurance company and for verifying losses claimed on your income tax.Notify your mortgage company of the fire.
Prevent Home Fires
Home fires can be preventable. The following are simple steps that each of us can take to prevent a tragedy.

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Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. Turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time.Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking.Position barbecue grills at least 10 feet away from siding and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.Keep a fire extinguisher available.
Electrical and Appliance Safety
Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately and do not run cords under rugs or furniture.If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet.
Kids & Family Resources | Danville, CA
Depending on the age of the student and your own personal family rules about screen time and internet use, this new normal could be very tricky to manage at first. However, like any other newfound freedoms we bestow on our children, the key to success is to lay out expectations ahead of time, come up with appropriate consequences for not meeting expectations, and to keep communication open and flowing in both directions. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe online:What basic privacy steps should all parents discuss with their kids?Explain that nothing is really private online. It's crucial for kids to guard their own online privacy by not posting and sharing things they don’t want to become public. Never share passwordsKeep personal details such as name, address, phone number, mother’s maiden name etc privateThink before you post- is this really something you want to share? Would my parents like this if they saw it?Only communicate with people you know; never chat or send photos to strangersKnow how to recognize ads and don’t click on themTell a trusted adult if something mean or creepy happens while on the internetFor teens who have social media accounts, online interactions typically go beyond basic. They should know what’s OK and not OK to share. Talk to them about respectfully sharing opinions, constructive feedback, appropriate comments, and creativity. Its not OK to share intimate photos, hate speech or hurtful and destructive comments. Remember that young teens don’t have an off switch in their brains. That means they are notoriously impulsive. This lack of impulse control, combined with online anonymity could lead teens and tweens to engage in dangerous behaviors such as cyberbullying, inappropriate photo or video uploads, illegal downloads, and meeting strangers. Our youth are creating a digital footprint that can last a long time in cyberspace. Try and teach your kids to self-reflect before they self-reveal so that they have safer and more positive online interactions. A great resource is commonsensemedia.org. They have a section for Distance Learning Resources including some great ideas to help kids socialize safely online and resources for coping with stress.
Interim Guidelines for Biosafety and COVID-19 | CDC
Note: Anatomic pathology uses different procedures and workflows than those used in clinical pathology, and therefore the risks and mitigation controls needed to protect personnel may be different. At a minimum, all personnel—whether practicing anatomic or clinical pathology should follow Standard Precautions | Section IV when handling clinical specimens, including hand hygiene and the use of PPE, such as laboratory coats or gowns, gloves, eye protection or a disposable mask and face shield, to help protect the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Top of PageDecentralized and Point-of-Care Testing
Point-of-Care (POC) tests are intended to supplement laboratory testing or extend testing to communities and populations that cannot readily access laboratory testing. In addition, POC testing helps address emerging outbreaks quickly.
See Guidance for SARS-CoV-2 Point-of-Care and Rapid Testing for more information.
For self-test kits, see Self-Testing.
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This guidance for environmental testing is intended only for laboratories that perform virus concentration as part of the wastewater/sewage surveillance testing procedure. This guidance does not include public health or clinical diagnostic laboratories that handle SARS-CoV-2 clinical specimens or BSL-3 laboratories that perform culture and isolation of SARS-CoV-2. Site- and activity-specific biosafety risk assessments should be performed to determine if additional biosafety precautions are needed based on situational activities, such as high testing volumes, and the likelihood of generating infectious droplets and aerosols.
Procedures that concentrate viruses, such as precipitation or membrane filtration, can be performed in a BSL-2 laboratory with unidirectional airflow and BSL-3 precautions, including respiratory protection and a designated area for donning and doffing PPE. The donning and doffing spaces should be separated from each other to avoid cross-contamination. Work should be performed in a certified Class II biological safety cabinet (BSC).
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Recommended Preventive Services for Men and Women
Getting recommended preventive services, such as screening tests and immunizations, is an important part of staying healthy. Which preventive services are recommended for you depends on your age, sex, health status, and family history. Here is a schedule to help you understand VA’s preventive services recommendations for average-risk men and women:

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FAQs • Dublin • CivicEngage
If you are advised to shelter-in-place, follow the instructions on the Red Cross shelter-in-place directions as if you were at a business. If you are advised to evacuate, follow instructions provided on the radio or television.	

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What if I'm in my car? Is there anything I can do?

If local officials are advising to shelter-in-place Follow the instructions on the Red Cross shelter-in-place directions for what to do if you are in a vehicle. If you are advised to evacuate, follow instructions provided on the radio.	

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If I hear of an attack, what are the most important things I need to do in the first three or five minutes?

As every situation is different, requiring different actions depending on the problem, we advise that you should put your personal disaster plan into action. Listen to directions of local officials on radio and television and follow their advice. It is always a good idea to get your Disaster Supplies Kit, move to the room you selected in which to shelter-in-place, and listen to local television and radio for more directions there.	

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Under a district-based elections system, the City will be divided into equally populated districts.  A candidate must reside within an election district and is elected only by voters living within that same election district.  District elections will replace the current system of at-large citywide elections in which voters can vote for all City Councilmembers.  The switch to district-based elections is a process that many cities in California are undergoing to meet the standards of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) of 2001. The CVRA gave more robust legal backing to minority groups in California who have expressed that "at-large" elections have diluted their voting rights.In the City of Dublin, the City Council is reponsible for approving the final map of district boundaries. 

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Districting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped into a district for purposes of electing City Councilmembers.  The City Council will seek input in selecting the district map.
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Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults.Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall.Take These Steps for Your HomeMany people prefer to remain indoors in the winter, but staying inside is no guarantee of safety. Take these steps to keep your home safe and warm during the winter months.Winterize your home.Install weather stripping, insulation, and storm windows.Insulate water lines that run along exterior walls.Clean out gutters and repair roof leaks.Check your heating systems.Have your heating system serviced professionally to make sure that it is clean, working properly, and ventilated to the outside.Inspect and clean fireplaces and chimneys.Install a smoke detector. Test batteries monthly and replace them twice a year.Have a safe alternate heating source and alternate fuels available.Prevent carbon monoxide (CO) emergencies.Install a CO detector to alert you of the presence of the deadly, odorless, colorless gas. Check batteries when you change your clocks in the fall and spring.Learn symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.

 
 

 
 

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What are some other ways I can reduce food waste?

Buy only what you need at the grocery store. Create meal plans and shopping lists before your trip so you shop strategically.Store food wisely. Move older products to the front of your pantry or fridge and new ones to the back. Use airtight containers to keep open food fresh in the fridge and ensure packets are closed to stop insects from getting in.Pay attention to food labeling. There’s a difference between “best before” and “use-by” dates.Eat your leftovers. If you don’t eat everything you make, freeze it for later or use the leftovers as an ingredient in another meal.Donate food that would otherwise be wasted. For example, social media platforms (like Nextdoor) can connect neighbors with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared, not thrown away.Learn more about organic waste reduction:Ways to Prevent Wasted Food at Home (EPA)The Scraps Book: A Waste-Less Cookbook SaveTheFood.comBayAreaRecycling.org 

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I am a Santa Clara County resident. Who collects my garbage?

Santa Clara County haulers vary by jurisdiction. Whether you reside in a Santa Clara County City or an unincorporated area, find your hauler’s information at ReduceWaste.org by selecting your jurisdiction from the list on the left-hand side of the webpage. 

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My jurisdiction doesn’t require that I separate my organic waste from my garbage. Why not? 

Depending on your jurisdiction, some residents may participate in a multi-cart system and others may have mixed waste carts. For cities that do not require that residents separate organic waste at the source (i.e. your home), the waste goes into a high diversion facility, which is a facility designed to separate organic waste from garbage after it arrives at the site. 

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How do I know what goes in each of my carts?

The best way to identify which items go in each cart is to look at the labels on your curbside cart and/or reach out to your specific city or hauler.
Hunter Education Program - NYSDEC
Certificates dated earlier than 1980 cannot be found or replaced. If you need a certificate and yours cannot be found, you will need to retake the course.

Hunter Safety Basics

The 4 Rules of Firearm SafetyTreat every firearm as if it is loaded.Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.Keep your finger off the trigger, and outside the trigger guard, until you are ready to shoot.Always be sure of your target and what is in front of it and behind it. Once you pull the trigger, you cannot take back the bullet!Hunter Orange and PinkAny person hunting deer or bear with a firearm or a person who is accompanying someone hunting deer or bear with a firearm MUST wear a minimum of 250 square inches of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material worn above the waist and visible from all directions; OR a minimum of 250 square inches of patterned fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink (the pattern must be at least 50% fluorescent orange or 50% fluorescent pink) worn above the waist and visible from all directions; OR a hat or cap with no less than 50% of the exterior consisting of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material visible from all directions.All other hunters are not required by law to wear fluorescent orange while hunting in New York. However, DEC highly recommends ALL hunters wear a fluorescent orange hat, vest and/or coat while hunting small game or big game.Deer and Other Game Animals Don't See Hunter OrangeDeer do not have red-sensitive cone cells in their eyes, and can't tell orange from green and brown.Deer have different sensitivity to various wavelengths of light than humans. Deer see short wavelength colors such as blue (and even ultra-violet, which humans cannot see) brighter than humans do. However, deer are less sensitive to longer wavelengths such as orange and pink, so these colors look darker to deer.Wearing Hunter Orange Saves LivesHunter orange, also known as fluorescent orange or blaze orange, should be worn to make a hunter more visible and prevent other hunters from mistaking them for an animal, or shooting in their direction.Hunters who wear hunter orange are seven times less likely to be shot. For example, during the past ten years, not one person who was wearing hunter orange was mistaken for game and killed in New York.