The newest iteration of the bright yellow and red Lamorinda Resident's Guide to Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation was recently sent to local residents in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, and offers a wealth of information about actions to take during an evacuation, what to do if you're trapped and unable to evacuate, and how to harden your home against wildfire, as well as worksheets for evacuation or recovery, and important signs that can be used during an evacuation. The guide was produced and distributed by a consortium of the City of Lafayette, Town of Moraga, City of Orinda, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team.
On the back of the 20-page guide, there is a phone number to call to register for the Community Warning System (CWS), which is maintained by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services and can call every AT&T landline in the county in just a few seconds. It can also call VoIP and cell phones if they are registered. The correct phone number for CWS is (925) 655-0111. CWS is only used for life-threatening incidents.
To update CWS account information or to receive email or text alerts, go to https://cwsalerts.com
To view the guide online, visit https://www.lovelafayette.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=5858 or you can pick up copies of the guide at Lamorinda libraries, fire stations and police departments. |
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA