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 Mountain Views News Saturday, January 23, 2016 


EL NIÑO // BE PREPARED!
Information sourced from Meredith McKenzie, Lecturer, Environmental Planning - Cal Poly Pomona & Broker Associate, Podley PropertiesDON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S 
TOO LATE! 
• Battery powered radio• Flashlight & batteries• First Aid Kit• Water• Canned food & can opener• Cell phone with external or 
solar powered chargers• Prescription medications• Eye glasses• Formula & diapers for babies• Pet food & water for animals• Sandbags• Candles & matches• WhistleWhile none of us can actually predict the weather, many indicators point to an ‘El Niño’ rainy season for California this winter. November 
usually marks the beginning of the rainy season, but a storm season could begin as early as October or even sooner. This means that 
October is a critical month for El Niño Storm Disaster Preparedness!
MAINTAIN minimum allowable watering 
practices to keep current vegetation anchored 
and healthy.
CLEAN and keep clean all building roofs, 
gutters, and downspouts by removing leaves, 
branches and other debris that may impede 
water movement.
REMOVE all dead/decaying trees and 
plants to prevent collapse onto cars & buildings 
during severe wind storms.
ANCHOR current dirt/soil surfaces with 
mulch and screening to prevent soil erosion, 
mudslides and dramatic land movement.
INSTALL rain barrels, water capture 
cisterns and bioswales that can help retain 
water on site for re-use or to replenish local 
groundwater.
PURCHASE sand bags & tarps to 
prevent flooding into buildings & carports 
especially ones situated below street grade level.
123564BASIC STEPS TO TAKE TO BE PREPARED:
SUPPLY KIT - BE READY!INSPECT YOUR HOME NOW!
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