The yearly fires in Malibu have reinforced the need to be prepared for an emergency. Point Dume has been lucky so far but an earthquake, fire, or other major emergency could mean there will be no phones, computers, or assistance from State and City officials for up to seven days. We owe it to our families and our friends to be prepared. The purpose of this section is as follows:
- To provide up to date information on existing emergencies through this website and a communication network.
- To provide information on upcoming meetings and training that relate to emergency preparedness.
- To provide links that can be used by individuals to get prepared for an emergency.
Current Announcements
- The Southern California Interagency Incident Support Website can be accessed by clicking http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/index.htm . This website contains information on National Incidents the occurred in the last 45 days; Predictive Services; Logistics Dispatch; Administrative Issues and Related links.
CERT Training (Community Emergency Response Team):
The purpose of CERT is to train members of neighborhoods in basic emergency response skills. To learn more about the CERT Training Program in Malibu click here.
Emergency Notification System:
The City of Malibu is implementing an Emergency Notification System (Reverse 911) or Connect-CTY service. This services allows authorized civic leaders to create and rapidly disseminate time-sensitive messages to every telephone number stored in the notification database. With the Connect-CTY service, authorized users can send thousands of messages in minutes. Only authorized officials are allowed access to the system. To learn more about this system click here and to register your numbers click here.
Getting Ready:
To see a list of all you need to do to prepare yourself for disaster, click here. Getting ready is not difficult and could help you and your family survive a serious disaster. Most experts agree that it is essential for you to be self-sufficient for 72 hours following a serious disaster.
Supplies:
For an Emergency Supplies Checklist visit: http://lacoa.org/PDF/ESP%2006/ESP%20Checklist%20Brochure2006.pdf. Supplies can be purchased at a 10% discount at SOS Survival Products, 15705 Strathern St, #12, Van Nuys, CA 91406-1307 or http://www.sosproducts.com
Dolphin Decal Program for Malibu Residents:
This program is for residents of Malibu to facilitate community access in the event of a major road closure. To learn more about the program, click here. To register for a decal, click here.
Traffic Information Emergency Radio:
The City's traffic and emergency radio station, dedicated to provided local traffic and emergency information 24 hours a day, is now up and running.
WPTD, 1620 AM, will provide Malibu residernt with updates on road conditions, accidents, lane closures and other items of interest. During disaster situations, the broadcast will include information on local emergency shelter locations and other pertinent news briefs.