The Goats Were Back!
Your Oak Park Fire Safe Council represented well at the Ventura County Supervisor’s Office yearly community event at Fire Station 36 on October 25th. The goats were back along with the newly added library. Triunfo Water District and Athens Waste Disposal were there with their equipment, along with CERT, the local police and of course our local fire department who invited the kids to explore the fire trucks and the fire station.
A few of us from the OPFSC had the opportunity to speak directly with Supervisor Gorell about our concern regarding the need for brush clearance in creek beds in our community. We continue addressing this very important matter. Lastly, we are a small but mighty group of Oak Park residents who felt compelled to act after the devastating Woolsey Fire. We are always looking for enthusiastic folks to join our efforts. There is so much more to be done. If you are interested in what we’re doing and want to help, reach out to John at john.f@opfsc.org
With the 7th year anniversary of the Woolsey fire fast approaching some of us may be feeling on edge about what November may bring. Others of us may have gotten complacent over the years, especially when the wind is calm and the air is cool. Additionally, the Palisades and Eaton fires from January of this year and the recently released movie, The Lost Bus, based on the true story of a bus driver who evacuates 22 kids and a teacher during the Camp Fire in Paradise reminds us to stay vigilant.
A few of us from the OPFSC had the opportunity to speak directly with Supervisor Gorell about our concern regarding the need for brush clearance in creek beds in our community. We continue addressing this very important matter. Lastly, we are a small but mighty group of Oak Park residents who felt compelled to act after the devastating Woolsey Fire. We are always looking for enthusiastic folks to join our efforts. There is so much more to be done. If you are interested in what we’re doing and want to help, reach out to John at john.f@opfsc.org
With the 7th year anniversary of the Woolsey fire fast approaching some of us may be feeling on edge about what November may bring. Others of us may have gotten complacent over the years, especially when the wind is calm and the air is cool. Additionally, the Palisades and Eaton fires from January of this year and the recently released movie, The Lost Bus, based on the true story of a bus driver who evacuates 22 kids and a teacher during the Camp Fire in Paradise reminds us to stay vigilant.
Here are a few simple evacuation tips and ways to help prepare for the next fire.
- Remove all the fuel away from the outside walls of your house
- Close all windows and vents
- Have valuables and medications ready to go
- Evacuate early
- Keep a full tank of gas in all vehicles
- Install Watch Duty on your phone
- Move furniture and flammable items away from your walls
- Know how to open your garage door without power
- Store valuables in fire rated bags
- Store cash with small bills in fire rated bags
- Keep masks in your cars
- Get a complimentary home hardening assessment- sign up on the website!
The goats were a big hit with the kids.
