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Nevada County Celebrates Public Health Week

Posted: Apr. 4, 2016 2:48 PM PDT

Today is the start of Public health Week in Nevada County and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at Public Health, Patti Carter is kicking it of with things to remember in the event of a wildfire.

click to listen to Patti Carter

 

Carter says other things to do ahead of time are prepare 100 feet of defensible space around your home, make sure your vehicles gas tank is always filled with enough gas so you can evacuate in a hurry and not have to stop for gas….another safety tip is to set up points of contact…

click to listen to Patti Carter

The Public health Department also recommends having extra bottles of oxygen if you need it to take with you if evacuated. Also make a plan for where to take your pets.
More suggestions are on the website www.areyoufiresafe.com   published by the Fire Safe Council.

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