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Mail that is received with a name that differs from the enrolled name or mail that is received without the participant's four digit Authorization number (ID) may be delayed or returned to the sender if the Safe at Home program cannot determine the correct recipient.

Who else will have access to my confidential address?A program participant's records are maintained as confidential and cannot be released by Safe at Home unless directed by a court of law, government agency, or requested by a law enforcement agency. Government agencies and law enforcement have to demonstrate a bona-fide administrative 'need to know' participant information before Safe at Home releases it as requested.
What happens if I move or change my name?The Safe at Home Program must be notified in writing within seven (7) days of a change in residential address or name. Failure to comply may result in cancellation from the program.
What do I do if someone refuses to use the substitute address?Safe at Home is not authorized to make demands of private organizations or businesses. Safe at Home can encourage acceptance of your Safe at Home mailing address and can remind government agencies who are required to accept the substitute mailing address of their obligation. However, California law does give participants in Safe at Home the right to hold organizations or businesses liable for publication of their confidential information under certain circumstances, (See California Government Code section 6208.1(b)(1). Safe at Home encourages participants to seek legal counsel to assist them with asserting their rights under California law.
How do participants register to vote without putting their confidential information at risk?Participants should contact the Safe at Home Program to request a Confidential Voter Registration Form.
Does the Safe at Home Program remove or delete existing public information?No, the program is not able to delete information that already exists in public records. However, additional information is available concerning online privacy protections at https://www.oag.ca.gov/privacy. Safe at Home participants should request that confidential information on public records be replaced by their Safe at Home designated mailing address.
Is the Safe at Home Program like a witness protection program?No. The program does not hide participants or help them to change their identities, social security numbers, or location.
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Credit MonitoringIf an incident ever occurs involving VA information, the Department offers free credit monitoring to Veterans and beneficiaries whose data is considered at risk after internal review. Credit monitoring detects if any unusual or unauthorized activity is taking place.

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Use strong passwords. Create passwords that employ a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid obvious passwords—never use your birth date, mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
Lock up your records. Keep any financial documents and records containing your sensitive information in a secure place in your home or office. Try to avoid carrying around items that contain your personal information. For digital records, consider the use of encrypted storage drives or password-protected files.
Shred sensitive documents. Tear, cut up, or shred sensitive materials, such as old records, files, bills, prescription labels, or expired credit cards before disposing of them. Once information leaves your hands, there is no way of knowing who may get their hands on it.
Secure your wireless network. Like public or shared computers, unprotected wireless networks can put sensitive information in jeopardy. Make sure your wireless network at home is protected with a strong password, the default administrator username has been changed, and turn on Wireless Network Encryption if available.
Lock your computer. If you are using a computer at your office or in a public place, make sure to lock it before you walk away to safeguard any personal information stored on the computer.
Protect against viruses. Regularly update anti-virus protection software on your computer. In addition, keep your computer system and browser up to date and set at the highest security level.
Double-check mailings. Always make sure that documents are not stuck together, and that the recipient’s information is correct before sending any Personally Identifiable Information.
Keep your emails safe. Avoid sending any sensitive information via email. If you absolutely must use email to send personal data, consider purchasing encryption software.
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What is the California Address Confidentiality Program, Safe at Home?The California Address Confidentiality Program, Safe at Home, is a program designed to offer victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and effective January 1, 2018, victims of human trafficking or reproductive health care facility employees, providers, patients, and volunteers a way to prevent their abuser from locating them through public records.
What does Safe at Home do?The program should be used as one aspect of an overall safety plan. Participants are provided a substitute mailing address through the California Safe at Home Program. Safe at Home receives the participant's first class, certified and other registered mail and forwards it to the participant's mailing address at no cost. Safe at Home also serves as agent for services of process for Safe at Home participants.
Who is eligible?Victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, or reproductive healthcare facility employees, providers, patients, and volunteers are eligible to enroll. Effective January 1, 2018, victims of human trafficking and household members of eligible victims in fear for his or her own safety or for the safety of a minor child or incapacitated adult may also apply.
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Fasten shelves securely to walls.
Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.
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Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.
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File a Riding Plan: Tell a responsible person back at camp or at home where you are going and when you plan on returning. Ask that person to notify local law enforcement if you do not return on time.
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Never Go Alone: Always ride with at least one other person, but preferably in groups of three. If one rider is hurt, someone can stay with the rider while the other one gets help. Never move an injured rider.
Tread Lightly: Know where to ride, and ride only on designated routes and trails. Be sure to check ahead for open trails. Remember, wildlife has the right-of-way.
Know Your Limits: Know the rules, your skill level and how to maintain your vehicle. Only operate at speeds in which you can maintain control at all times. Do not ride faster than your talent and never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep your speed under 15 mph when riding near campsites or groups of people.

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Tell a responsible person where you are going (in detail) and when you will return. Ask that person to notify local law enforcement if you do not return on time.
At a minimum, you should consider taking and using the following safety equipment: protective clothing, helmet, goggles, gloves, seatbelts, (4WDs and dune buggys), first-aid kit, map, matches, and a signal mirror. If you own a cellular phone, take it with you.
Make sure you have enough fuel (2-cycle oil if required) and drinking water for the round trip. Drinking water can be more important than fuel in the desert
When in the desert, consider staying with your vehicle if it is disabled rather than setting off on your own for help.
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To find a public shelter, text SHELTER + your ZIP code to 43362 to find the nearest shelter in your area (example: shelter 12345).Quickly try to figure out which areas are affected or where the chemical is coming from, if possible, and get away immediately.If the chemical is inside your building, get out of the building without passing through the contaminated area, if possible.If you can't get out of the building or find clean air without passing through the affected area, move as far away as possible and shelter-in-place.
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Bring pets inside.Seek shelter in an internal room. Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Close vents, fireplace dampers and as many interior doors as possible. Seal the room with duct tape and plastic sheeting.Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems, or set ventilation systems to 100 percent recirculation so that no outside air is drawn into the building.Seal gaps under and around the following areas with wet towels, plastic sheeting, duct tape, wax paper or aluminum foil:Doorways and windowsAir conditioning unitsBathroom and kitchen exhaust fansStove and dryer vents with duct tape and plastic sheetingTake shallow breaths through a cloth or a towel if gas or vapors could have entered the building.Avoid eating or drinking any food or water that may be contaminated.
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Quickly decide what is the fastest way to find clean air. Move away immediately, in a direction upwind of the source.If in a car, keep car windows and vents closed and shut off the air conditioner and heater.Find the closest building to shelter-in-place.
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