10/31/2015
Hi everyone! One of our council members Sean Metz attended a round table as to how to deal with the upcoming storms. El Niño is "an irregularly occurring and complex series of climatic changes affecting the equatorial Pacific region and beyond every few years, characterized by the appearance of unusually warm, nutrient-poor water off northern Peru and Ecuador, typically in late December." Attached is some tips and who to contact. Thank You. -President Elektra Mirzakhanian
10/19/2015 Roundtable Meeting sponsored by CV Ready
Multiple CV programs were formed to help after a disaster like an earthquake or flood. The purpose is to see what they can do to help other organizations. There were representatives from the Armenian community and the Korean community. Caltrans said that they are always prepared for emergencies with their trucks and heavy equipment. After a disaster, you can check quickmap.dot.ca.gov to see if there are any road closures. DWP said if there is flooding at your house, you can call 626-458-4357. Public Works, LA Fire Dept and the Police will all respond to certain emergencies, like a mudslide. The Los Angeles Fire Dispatcher said it is important for citizens to know who to call to report incidents. The Fire Dept. will have sandbags available at Two Strike Park, Descanso Gardens and multiple fire stations. The American Red Cross will also try to respond to most areas. The CV Water District said that in El Nino conditions or after an earthquake, water lines may break. It is important for citizens to keep plenty of water at their house. He said it is a good idea to have something to purify water, like water tablets, if you run out of your water source. He has a water exchanger at his house. They need to connect with students also to be sure they know how to use their smartphones to call 911.
