Ukiah CERT

04/15/2022

Now's the time to sign up for the Hybrid Online Training so that you can participate in the Hybrid Hands On Training!
http://www.mendocert.com/training.html

12/18/2020

Disasters can happen fast. If a wildfire reaches your community:

- Don’t “wait & see”
- Leave smoky areas quickly
- Close doors & windows + turn off AC
- Open or remove curtains & blinds
- Prepare pets for evacuation

Find more life-saving tips at listoscalifornia.org

Download the Disaster Ready Guide here: https://bit.ly/DisasterReady_Guide

11/19/2020

Don't be afraid when disaster strikes, stay prepared! It only takes 5 Steps to get started -
⚠️ Stay Informed with alerts from reliable sources
📝 Make a plan to protect your loved ones
🎒 Pack a To-Go Emergency Bag
📦 Prepare a Stay-at-Home Box
🤝 Help friends and neighbors prepare
Download the Disaster Ready Guide for more helpful tips -
https://bit.ly/DisasterReady_Guide

10/19/2020

California is dealing with wildfires, earthquakes, a heat wave, power shutoffs & a pandemic. It can seem overwhelming, but we've got this!
Text "LISTOS" to 72345 for tips on how to be ready for any disaster.

https://bit.ly/DisasterReady_Guide

10/17/2020

If you had 15 minutes to leave your house, would you know what to take? Plan ahead & pack a Go Bag for when you have to leave home in a hurry!

Don't forget to pack:
Wallet or purse and keys
Phone and charger
Medications

Go to listoscalifornia.org or text "LISTOS" to 72345 for information on more things to add to your "Go Bag"

10/16/2020

Stay informed and stay ready, California! As wildfires affect our communities, we can take steps to prepare. Find useful tips for dealing with wildfires and other natural disasters.

Download the Listos California Disaster Ready Guide: https://bit.ly/DisasterReady_Guide

03/18/2020

The order will go into effect tomorrow night.

10/30/2019

Update: 350 acres 75% containment

10/27/2019

10/08/2019

Gas, water, food, emergency 🚨 plans...Have them ready just in case 👍🏼

08/13/2019

Update: 225 acres 25% contained

08/13/2019

Update: 85 acres and 25% contained.

05/04/2019

Any CERT Team members who are helping me with Human Race...I’ll see you at 8 am in the plaza! 👍🏼

03/01/2019

02/27/2019

UKIAH PD: *UPDATE* Hwy 101 @ Hopland is open w/controlled traffic. nixle.us/ASFGS Reply with a friend's # to forward

02/27/2019

(2/26, 11:35 pm) ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: Perkins Street east of Hwy 101 has been closed. Flood waters are expected to crest at about 2:00 am and then recede quickly. City of Ukiah crews are working through the night to ensure the safety of the community and that services and roads are restored as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience, everyone!

02/27/2019

(2/27, 6:00 am) Power has been restored to this area.

(2/26, 8:20 pm) Due to rising water conditions, the City of Ukiah Electric Department has shut power off to several transformers in the South Orchard Avenue area. The situation is being closely monitored, and power will be restored when conditions allow. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

02/27/2019

MENDOCINOSHERIFF: Mendocino County has opened two shelters for residents affected by the Russian River and Navarro River Flooding. nixle.us/ASED8

Mendocino County has opened two shelters for residents affected by the Russian River and Navarro River Flooding. One location will be the Veterans's Memorial Building in Ukiah at 293 Seminary Avenue; ...

02/27/2019

Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County Navarro River at Navarro affecting Mendocino County Eel River at Fernbridge affecting Humboldt County Periods of moderate to heavy rain is ...

02/27/2019

Oak Manor Residents: Advisory Evacuation Notifications may become effective if rain continues to fall steadily. Please have necessities available and ready should you need or prefer to leave. Sandbag, unplug unused appliances, remove items at ground level, and just be proactive in taking any safely achievable steps to prevent possible losses that can affect family, pets, and property.

02/26/2019

  The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is recommending you evacuate now if you live near the Russian River. The Russian River is forecasted to go above flood stage at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, February 26, 2019). The

11/30/2018

Homes built in the Western Hills above Ukiah come with sweeping views of the valley. But they also come with increased risk of being destroyed by fire. “This is the high-risk fire zone,& #8221…

11/17/2018

Heather Whitehurst, our newest addition to our CERT Team Trainers had this month’s CERT volunteer trainees create this tower in 10 minutes. As a team they were to create a plan to use 2 pieces of cardboard, 40 pieces of paper, scissors, and tape to build it. They had 5 minutes to plan and 5 minutes to build it. Teamwork saves lives! Excited to have another CERT Ukiah Team in training. Thank you Heather!

11/08/2018

Darkness in our skies are from the Butte Fire. Hopes of safety and quick resolve❤️

11/07/2018

UPDATE (11/8)
PG&E has determined that it will not proceed with plans today for a Public Safety Power Shutoff in portions of eight Northern California counties, as weather conditions did not warrant this safety measure.

We want to thank our customers for their understanding and for their actions in preparation of a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff: http://bit.ly/2SVpRtw

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ADVISORY: CUSTOMERS URGED TO PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF THURSDAY, NOV. 8.

In response to evolving weather and extreme fire danger, PG&E may proactively turn off power for safety to some customers in portions of following counties: Butte, Lake, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra and Yuba. We will only consider temporarily turning off power in the interest of safety, and as a last resort. PG&E could take the action of turning off the power for safety very early Thursday morning (Nov. 8). This could change due to conditions.

CUSTOMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY PREPARE FOR A POSSIBLE EXTENDED OUTAGE. It’s important for all customers to have an emergency plan to be prepared for any extended outages due to extreme weather or natural disasters. Depending on conditions or if any repairs are needed, outages (weather event plus restoration time) could last between 2 to 5 days. For planning purposes, we suggest customers served by lines that run through high fire-threat areas prepare for multiple-day outages.
Customers in these areas should take steps now to prepare their families, homes and businesses. We are asking customers to update their contact information at pge.com/mywildfirealerts so we can keep them informed. Plan for any medical needs (medications that may need to be refrigerated or medical devices that require power), store emergency water and food in portable containers (enough water and food to last a week), secure backup charging methods for phones and alternative charging methods such as portable battery packs for phones and other devices that require power, know how to open your garage door manually (practice opening your garage door using the manual release lever) and keep your gas tank full or your car charged.

We want to thank our customers in advance for their patience and understanding as we prepare to take this step for safety.

More information here:

http://www.pgecurrents.com/2018/11/06/pge-notifying-customers-in-parts-of-nine-counties-about-potential-for-public-safety-power-shutoff/
www.pge.com/wildfiresafety
www.pge.com/pspsnotifications
www.pge.com/pspsfaq

11/01/2018

Thank you CERT Ukiah for keeping our children safe DowntowN!

10/05/2018

Ky Clarke signed up for an EMT class as a way to challenge herself, without having a clear idea of what Anderson Valley Ambulance did or how it operated. She got through the class and joined up as a driver, then as an EMT. In 2002 there was a lightning fire on Hwy 253, and as an EMT with a department radio, she heard the fire engine out of Navarro responding with only one firefighter; she radioed in to find out if she could be of help and got her first fire training in the cab from Bones Newstead - on the way to the incident!
Now, she's still in it for the challenges, the personal growth, and the value of making a positive change. What's kept her involved? "Some people think it's all 'give', but it's not. There's a lot of 'get'. Camaraderie, the family feel, support, and teamwork."

10/03/2018

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for portions of Mendocino and Lake Counties in the areas of the Mendocino Complex burn scar until 7 PM tonight. The NWS is ...

10/03/2018

Just a friendly reminder.

09/24/2018