Emergency Preparedness - Canoga Park Neighborhood Council

Earthquake Preparedness: The Great Shakeout – Thursday, 10/15 at 10:15am

by cpncadmin | Oct 13, 2020 | Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

Every year, millions of people recognize the third Thursday of October as International Shakeout Day, a time specifically geared toward earthquake preparedness. Activities normally include conducting drills and exercises, and at a minimum, practicing the earthquake...

How to Protect Important Documents During an Emergency with a Financial First Aid Kit

by cpncadmin | Sep 24, 2020 | Emergency Preparedness

For National Preparedness Month, City Controller Ron Galperin has released a new online resource: “How to Build a Financial First Aid Kit.” This interactive tool provides a list of documents and items that should be gathered and stored for safe and easy access if a...

Help your neighborhood make an emergency plan for National Preparedness Month

by cpncadmin | Sep 24, 2020 | Emergency Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme is, “Disasters Don’t Wait, Make Your Plan Today.” The City of Los Angeles has numerous programs and services to help its citizens plan, prepare, and recover from disasters. Please visit...

The Linda & Bill Hopkins Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair

by cpncadmin | Sep 8, 2020 | Canoga Park, Emergency Preparedness, Events

A Live Virtual Event! Held online at valleydisasterfair.com October 10, 2020 from 9am to 1 pm You will have more time to enjoy the Fair by pre-registering (Click here to register, but not until July 1, 2020) and your family will be eligible for a complimentary Family...

Controller Galperin Launches “Get Ready LA” Online Emergency Preparedness Resources Map

by cpncadmin | Sep 21, 2019 | Emergency Preparedness

To promote local emergency planning during National Preparedness Month, L.A. Controller Ron Galperin today released a new online resource map of emergency services and programs funded by the City of Los Angeles that will help families and communities prepare for...

Did you feel the earthquake this morning?

by cpncadmin | Jan 30, 2019 | Emergency Preparedness | 1 comment

Light shaking could be felt across the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning. The temblor was a magnitude 2.8, and its epicenter was roughly a mile from North Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents felt the shaking at about 9:46 a.m. According to...

24 Years Later, the Lesson Remains the Same

by cpncadmin | Jan 19, 2018 | Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety

It was this week 24 years ago that residents of Los Angeles awoke to one of the most severe earthquakes to ever strike our region. The Northridge Earthquake resulted in 57 lives lost, over 8700 injuries, tens of billions of dollars in damage, and reminded us all of...

Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness Drill Postponed

by cpncadmin | Jul 21, 2016 | CPNC, Emergency Preparedness, Events

Due to the extreme heat this weekend, we (CPNC) are postponing our Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness Drill. The Fire Dept. thought it best so that we do not create any actual casualties during our exercise. There will be a new date announced soon so hopefully you...

Canoga Park Neighborhood Council 2016 Disaster Drill

by cpncadmin | May 9, 2016 | Canoga Park, Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety | 1 comment

The Canoga Park NC is embarking on what is hoped is another very successful disaster drill. One that would exceed the success of the 2014 Madrid Theater Drill. Everyone is invited to participate in the planning and the actual drill. The initial details of the drill...

Plans for the 9th Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Are Already Underway

by cpncadmin | Feb 8, 2016 | Emergency Preparedness, Events

The Valley Disaster Preparedness Team, in conjunction with the Southern California Preparedness Foundation, is already planning the next Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair, which will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Fire Station 87 in Granada Hills. As you...