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JIC Regional Message September 25, 2020

REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT ALERT SOUTHBAY CITIES

REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT

ALERT SOUTHBAY CITIES 

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER

KEY MESSAGES 

September 25, 2020 

BREAKING DOWN THE METRICS: WHERE WE ARE TODAY IN LA COUNTY

As of September 25, 2020, LA County remains in Tier One, with "widespread" risk and the most restrictions. However, on September 22, 2020, LA County met the metric thresholds for Tier Two ('substantial risk") with the new 7-day average of 7.7 new COVID-19 cases per day (per 100k people), with an adjusted case rate of 7.0 and a positivity rate of 2.8%. This puts LA County in the Red Tier for the case rate and Orange Tier for the positivity rate (see chart below). 

What This Means: Per State guidelines, LA County must continue to meet these metric thresholds for two consecutive weeks (14-days) before we can move into Tier Two. However, DPH is still collecting data from the Labor Day holiday, which may impact our case rate.

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For a list of what’s open and closed in LA County, click here.

EARTHQUAKE REMINDERS

(Part of a month-long series for National Preparedness Month)

Last Friday’s earthquake served as a great reminder that we still live in earthquake country and that despite all the hard work everyone has been doing to slow the spread of COVID-19, we still are at risk for earthquakes in the region. Here are a few tips:

 What to do BEFORE an earthquake:

  • Fires are the most common earthquake-related hazard. Know how to turn off your gas meter or have an automatic shut-off valve installed by a licensed plumber. Also, have a working fire extinguisher on each floor of your home and in the kitchen. Note: Building Code requires homes built after 2001 to have an automatic shut-off valve installed;

  • Ensure anything over 4ft is secured to the wall (including your refrigerator!); 

  • Secure kitchen cabinet doors to prevent dishes from being thrown out;

  • Remove anything above beds;

  • Ensure that hallway picture frames are secured to the wall with earthquake putty to prevent them from falling during the shaking;

  • Download the ShakeAlert App. Anything about a 4.5 magnitude earthquake will generate an automatic alert, sometimes seconds before the shaking starts.

  • Place close-toed shoes under your bed with a flashlight (batteries installed up-side-down), and a whistle (this goes for children also).

 What to do DURING an earthquake

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 If you are indoors:

  • When the shaking starts, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON! 

  • Do NOT stand in doorways or run outside;

  • If you cannot get under a table or desk, stand next to an interior wall or inside the building corner, drop and cover your neck and head with your arms;

  • If you are in bed, stay in bed and cover your head with your pillow.

If you are outdoors:

  • Stay there!

  • Move away from buildings, power lines, and utility poles;

  • Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops;

  • If you are on the coast, move to higher ground immediately.

If you are driving:

  • Do not stop in or under overpasses, bridges, or tunnels;

  • Do not stop under or near electrical power lines, light posts, trees, or signs; 

  • Pull to the side of the road and set the emergency brake;

  • Stay in your car until the earthquake is over.

If you are trapped under debris:

  • Do NOT light a match;

  • Do not move around or kick up dust;

  • Cover your mouth with a piece of clothing or cloth;

  • Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust;

  • Stay calm.

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Soraya Sutherlin