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When the Next Fire Comes, Will You Be Ready? Carbon Canyon FSC The Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council’s mission is: Board of Directors to preserve our canyon’s natural and man-made resources on public and private property by development and enforcement Carbon Canyon FSC President: Charlie Blank of ecologically sound and appropriate fire safety measures. P.O. Box 1328 Vice President: Eric Johnson FALL 2019 NEWSLETTER Chino Hills, CA 91709 Secretary-Treasurer: Paul Spitzzeri When the Next Fire Comes, Will You Be Ready? Fire Station Open House The Fire Safe Council Chino Valley Fire District Open House at will be hosting an event on Station 61 (5078 Schaefer Ave., Chino) and the Wildfire Emergency Fire training center (5092 Schaefer Ave., Chino) will Preparedness on Sunday, Schlotterbeck Melanie be hosted on Saturday, October 12th from 9 AM September 8th. It runs from to 2 PM. 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Western 2008 Fire Remembered Hills Golf Course at 1800 Canyon residents came to the Chino Hills • Meet your local firefighters Carbon Canyon Road in State Park Discovery Center to remember and reflect • Tour the fire station and training facility Chino Hills. Let’s remember on the devastation of the Freeway Complex Fire. They • See the fire engines that respond to together and learn from were joined by hosts including Hills For Everyone, emergencies each other all that we each Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council, Chino Valley • Watch live demonstrations can do to prepare for the Independent Fire District, Brea Fire, and the Chino • Learn valuable safety tips Ed Schumann next fire. Hills State Park Interpretive Association. Photo poster There will be boards, photo albums, fire preparedness materials presentations, starting at 2, on preparing your house and videos were on display. Brea Fire brought its new Attend Our Meetings Like Us on Facebook and property, how to be prepared to actually evacuate, off road rescue vehicle. The Nature Of Wildworks getting ready for red flag power outages, watching out brought an array of native animals that have been for your neighbors, and fire history in the area. injured and have now become wildlife ambassadors. The Council meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 The Council’s effectiveness depends on Don’t let the next fire catch you and your family Animals too suffered in the fire—long after the flame PM at the Sleepy Hollow Community Building, 16801 Rosemary community support. You can help us build unprepared. Also, come for the tasty treats. front passed. Lane in Chino Hills (Carbon Canyon). Fire personnel are present that by liking our Facebook page. And, once from Chino Valley Independent Fire District, Brea-Fullerton you’ve liked it, ask your friends to join! Fire, and Cal Fire. Come meet your firefighters and neighbors! Second Annual Headless Horseman of https://wwwFacebook.com/UniteCanyon/ Sleepy Hollow Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 27th Since we all had so much fun last year Public Safety Power Shutoff Quick Reference Guide we decided to gather again at the parking lot at Western Hills Golf Course for another Red Flag Warnings are issued during weather All Wildlife Rescue Line 562-434-0141 good time. So decorate your cars, decorate conditions that are ideal for a vegetation fire to spread Brea’s Carbon Canyon Road Hotline 714-990-7732 yourself, bring some candy to pass around, quickly. Edison has instituted a Public Safety Power Brea-Fullerton Fire Department 714-990-7655 watch the headless horseman gallop through Shutoff program in hopes of preventing its lines from California Poison Control System 800-222-1222 the woods (with a photo opportunity) and starting or contributing to fires in high fire risk areas. Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council 909-315-8832 come with the family for a good time. We will Chino Hills’ Road Condition Hotline 909-364-2828 Edison hopes to give residents two days notice before gather Sunday, October 27th from 3-5. Chino Valley Fire District 909-902-5280 the power is shut off. Carbon Canyon residents need to City of Chino Hills 909-364-2600 Eric Johnson take steps to prepare for possible loss of power during HINT: Kids and adults dressed in firefighter City of Brea 714-990-7600 red flag days. Visit www.SCE.com/safety/wildfire/psps outfits get a special treat. National Pesticide Info Center 800-858-7378 Haugh Dustin and sign up for “outage alert.” Fire Safe Council • P.O. Box 1328 • Chino Hills, CA 91709 • 909-315-8832 • www.CarbonCanyonFSC.com EVACUATION CHECKLIST # There will be fierce winds, high heat, and a severe fire threat this fall. Now is the time to get ready for that inevitability. Below is a useful list of suggested actions from experienced evacuees. Fuel Reduction Program PRE-PLANNING q Sign up for emergency notifications: • Orange County residents: www.AlertOC.com • San Bernardino County residents: www.SBCounty.gov/SBCFire/TENS/TENSContact.aspx q Clear plant debris off your roof and remove branches overhanging your roof and/or eaves. q Remove any piles of wood, boxes or high-growing vegetation next to your house and under your windows. Brush drop off and green waste dumpster q Have necessary equipment to evacuate your pets. q Make a visual or written record of your household possessions. available to Carbon Canyon residents q Go room to room NOW, making a list of what to take—we don’t think clearly in a crisis and time crunch: • Important papers including insurance documents, deeds, and estate plans Sat., September 21, 2019 • Family heirlooms Next to Fire Station 64 at • Cell phone, the charger, and/or address book 8 AM - 1 PM • Jewelry 16231 Canon Ln. in Chino Hills # • Photos and videos • Computer hard drive (components such as monitors are easily replaced) • Pet(s) - medications/leashes/carriers • Comfort items for children (blanket, pillow, stuffed animal, etc.) • Personal items to get you through the first few days (medication, eyeglasses) PREPARING TO EVACUATE q Secure house pets in a bathroom as the smoke and noises may cause them to hide. q Park your cars in the garage facing out. q CUT THIS OUT AND USE IT! AND USE CUT THIS OUT Place valuables in the car for quick departure if necessary. q Shut off air conditioner and/or heater and close all windows and doors. This prevents embers from being sucked inside. q Shut off natural gas valves. q Move propane tanks and combustible yard furniture away from the house or put in a swimming pool. q Turn on a light in each room, on the porch, and in the yard. This makes the house more visible in heavy Contents must be bundled and please smoke or darkness. be prepared to unload your own brush # q Close all doors inside the house. This slows the spread of fire from room to room if your house does catch fire. q If you have firefighting foam, apply it or put it out for the firefighters to apply. Attach garden hoses to spigots Volunteers will be available on-site for those with special needs and place them so they can reach any area of your house. q Move furniture away from windows and open all curtains and drapes. q Place a ladder against the house on the side opposite the approaching fire. q If you have an emergency generator or a portable gasoline-powered pump that will supply water from a FREE TO RESIDENTS ONLY swimming pool, clearly mark its location, and make sure it is ready to operate. Please bring ID, Utility Bill or Canyon Resident Pass q If you have a pool consider placing items that can withstand the water (like putting your silver and crystal in baskets and lowering it into the pool). This saves space in your car for other important valuables. EVACUATING BE PREPARED! AVOID FINES! q Close your garage door, but leave it unlocked. Disconnect the automatic garage door opener in case of power failure. q Close all doors and outside gates, but leave them unlocked. q Don’t leave sprinklers or water running. This could affect water pressure of fire hydrants. q Learn more at: Follow your pre-planned evacuation route and follow instructions of officials. Donations Accepted # www.CarbonCanyonFSC.com Federal Tax ID # 91-2166978 or call 909-315-8832.
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