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JIC Regional Message October 27, 2020

REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT ALERT SOUTHBAY CITIES

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER

KEY MESSAGES

October 27, 2020

VOTING SAFELY

We are officially one week from the November 3, 2020, Presidential Election. As a California resident, you have a few options to vote.

  • Vote by mail: You can fill your ballot out in the privacy of your own home and return by: 

As long as your ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received within 17-days by the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office, they will process, verify, and count that ballot. For more information and to check the status of your ballot, please click here.

  • Vote in-person: Voters can safely vote in-person at ANY Vote Center in the County.

    • Select Vote Centers will be available beginning Saturday, October 24. All Vote Centers will be available starting Friday, October 30.

    • Vote Centers will be open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day, Vote Centers will be available from 7 AM to 8 PM.

To find your Vote Center, please visit https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc?id=4193&culture=en.

If you choose to vote in-person, all participating Vote Centers will follow State and County public health and safety guidelines. All voters will be required to:

  • Wear facial coverings and gloves (coverings and gloves will be available if needed) and;

  • Practice physical distancing of 6-feet.

HALLOWEEN DURING A PANDEMIC 

As many families start to plan for the upcoming holiday season, beginning with Halloween, it’s important to know how to minimize risk to you and those you love. Earlier this month, LA County issued Halloween Guidance, which included recommendations on how to celebrate safely. While activities with those outside your household are not without risk, some activities are riskier than others. LA County does not recommend Trick-or-Treating. The chart below outlines the level of risk associated with each activity. However you choose to celebrate this weekend, please do so safely which includes wearing a face covering and practicing physical distancing.

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WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS

The fires burning across the Southland serve as a reminder that we all need to be informed and prepared for emergencies and disasters. Take this time to review this information, make a plan and discuss options with your family and friends.

Evacuation WARNING vs. an Evacuation ORDER: What’s the Difference

  • Evacuation Warning: If you receive an evacuation warning, this means you need to start preparing to leave. If you have animals, children, or need additional time evacuating, this is the time to leave.

  • Evacuation Order: If you receive an evacuation order, this means you need to leave immediately. Emergency responders have determined there is an imminent life safety risk and you need to evacuate. 

Always remember, you don’t have to wait to evacuate. If you feel unsafe, LEAVE.

Create an Evacuation Plan 

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  • Identify multiple routes out of your neighborhood and have a hard copy map with your identified routes. Discuss where you will meet family or friends if you are separated.

  • Make sure you have at least half a tank of gas in your car.

  • Identify where you will go once you evacuate. Right now, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it may be better to evacuate to a friend or loved one’s house than a designated shelter or hotel, although approved shelters are following CDC guidelines.

  • Create a Go-Bag with the following at a minimum:

    • Map

    • Medications

    • Change of Clothes

    • Extra set of keys

    • Glasses/Contact Lenses

    • First-aid

    • Shoes

    • Phone Chargers

    • Food and Water

    • Copies of ID, Credit Cards, Passports, Important Documents

    • Cash in small bills

    • Flashlights (with working batteries)

    • Hard Drives/Flash-Drive

    • Family Photos/Comfort Items

    • Sanitation Supplies (include masks)

    • Activities for Children

    • Create a separate bag for pets-include a leash and vaccine records.

  • Mitigate your risk by following proper brush clearance laws around your home, installing smoke detectors (or ensuring the batteries are working), having a fire extinguisher, and identifying 2-ways out of every room in your home. 

    Make a Quick Checklist 

    Make a quick checklist and post near your exit routes around your home (front door, back door, etc.). Here is a quick checklist to get you started. Make sure to list the location of items to help you in high-stress situations. It's also a good conversation starter to have with your family now in a safe, non-scary environment.  

    If I Have No Time

    • People and Pets

    • Go-Bag (with SHOES)

    If I have 5-Minutes

    • Medications (list location)

    • Glasses (location)

    • Laptop/Cell Phone/Chargers (location)

    • Essential Medical Equipment (if applicable and location)

    If I have 30-Minutes (in addition to the above)

    • Photo Albums

    • Family Portraits

    • Stuffed Animals (comfort items)

    • Change of Clothing (for everyone)

     

    More preparedness information can be found at https://lacounty.gov/emergency/emergency-survival-guide/ 

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Soraya Sutherlin