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Know what to do in the case of a home fire? What about your young child? Do your older children know what to do in an emergency? Want to prepare yourself for an emergency but don't know where to begin?
Virtual presentations are available from the American Red Cross to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters.
Prepare with Pedro: A preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to be prepared and to take action for home fires.
The Pillowcase Project: A preparedness program catered to students in 3rd-5th grade to teach them the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.
Be Red Cross Ready: A national, standardized, preparedness education curriculum for adults and older youth that is designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to disasters.
Ready Rating: All-in-one place to help businesses, schools, and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies.
To request a presentation, go to http://pillowcasegoldcountry.wufoo.com/forms/virtual-preparedness-prestatations-request/
Questions? Contact: alexis.lee@redcross.org
by a dental hygienist at no cost to you through oral health services for children, HEALTHY
SMILES, HEALTHY KIDS, provided by Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. The purpose of the
screening is to check your child’s teeth for tooth decay and other dental problems.
Sincerely,
Tony Thurmond
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
With wet weather here, sandbags may be required to protect your home and property. These locations are available to fulfill your needs.
Hamilton City - across from the Fire Department on 1st Street
Elk Creek - across from the Fire Department on County Road 306
Willows - Public Works Willows Maintenance Yard 777 N. Colusa Street
Orland - Orland City Maintenance Yard, corner of County Road 200 and County Road M