"When you live in a place as beautiful as California you have to take the good with the bad and be prepared for natural disasters!" Aprilanne
In light of the current and serious “disaster” events – and the subsequent Tsunami Warnings that went into effect for many countries - CA Living’s “Be Prepared” TV campaign currently on the air in Marin County is now available On-demand:
California Living show host Aprilanne Hurley spotlights Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Captain Maggie’s “On Board for Safety” program on-air and ondemand to encourage disaster preparedness NOW! Our goal in producing and launching this “Be Prepared” Public Service Campaign was to provide valuable, lifesaving information in the 30 second spot itself – so that if a viewer did not go to a website for more info. they would still receive specifics on what they need to do for themselves and their families to “Be Prepared Today!” Please visit our “Be Prepared Toolkit” on this site and checkout our “quick view” preparedness tips below:
The Preparedness message is universal:
1. Prepared a Survival Kit – our recommendation in this spot is to keep and emergency kit in your car with essentials (in addition to having one in your home and office). This way you will have emergency food, water, and supplies where ever you are when on the road. Pack an extra cell phone charger and battery, crank and/or solar powered radio, blankets, road flares, and warm clothes in addition to a first aid kit.
2. Create an Emergency Family Plan – identify a responsible person out of state whom you can communicate with in the event phone lines in your area are tied up or down. Discuss two meeting places – one near your home and one away from you home in the event a disaster strikes and going home is not an option. Plan emergency exit routes, options, and protocols with each family member so they know exactly what to do in any type of emergency.
3. Stay “in the know” on what’s happening in your community, especially as it relates to weather conditions and pending threats of natural disaster. Depending on where you live – there are natural disaster threats specific to your area and you need to be prepared for anything! The recent Tsunami Warnings that went into effect for many countries hit home for California’s Coast and residents as well. “Staying Informed” is a critical component in your ongoing efforts to “Be Prepared” as there may not be very time to give notice to evacuate depending on the threat or disaster.
“Being Prepared for anything” will really give you and your loved ones peace of mind” Hurley notes, “While we naturally can’t control when or where a natural disaster will hit – by having what we need in place to operate at our peak performance in a disaster environment – we will be beeter able to help others in need, and can at least be assured we are doing all we can to increase our chances of survival.”
Please check out Captain Maggie’s Survival Guide @ CaptainMaggie.com
To find out more about what the Marin County Office of Emergency Services is doing to keep Marin residents safe including details on the Tsunami Warning protocols in place to alert coastal residents visit: HeroesHappen.com and click on category for Volunteer “Search & Rescue.”
Marin County Office of Emergency Services
"You don't have to have super powers to be a hero." Masi Oka
Marin County, CA February 22, 2010 – INSIDE LOOK TV, LLC in partnership with California Living Primetime are pleased to announce the launch of HeroesHappen.com - the perfect place for you to “Find Your Perfect Volunteer-OP Match” tailored to suit your interests and lifestyle.
Check out “Heroes Happen – Find the Hero in YOU” - Public Awareness TV Campaign on air this month!
California Insider Aprilanne Hurley features Captain Maggie McDonogh in 2010 "Preparedness" TV campaign.
CA Insider and California Living™ shine the “California Community Spotlight”™ on Captain Maggie McDonogh and the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry’s “On Board for Safety” Public Awareness Campaign world premiering on-air and on-demand February 2010!
Our hats are off to Captain Maggie McDonogh and the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry for their incredible dedication to the well being and safety of Californians and in particular – the Marin community by sponsoring this very timely and urgent public message on “preparedness.”
The Angel Island Tiburon Ferry Co. – the last family owned and operated Ferry company on San Francisco Bay – has been an integral part of the community for over 50 years providing safe, reliable transportation to Angel Island State Park, The Jewel of San Francisco Bay.
Captain Maggie and her crew also conduct Bay Cruises, Sunset and Full Moon Cruises, and private charters providing a plethora of sightseeing opportunities and entertainment venue options to those looking to experience the best San Francisco Bay has to offer.
Emergency Services Experts forecast that with CA 101 being the only main corridor in Marin County, in the event of a disaster it may become difficult to get medical supplies and food in and/or people out of the county in a timely fashion. Should circumstances necessitate- the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry can serve as a tremendous Emergency Services Resource with the ability to travel to and from San Francisco and other areas to transport medical supplies, food rations, and people to help manage the disaster.
As ad-value components of California Living and Captain Maggie’s public awareness campaign to “Be Prepared” – viewers and web-visitors can access Captain Maggie’s free online Survival Guide and will receive a FREE Companion Ferry Ride with each $5.00 “Captain Maggie Stay-on-Board” Special purchased!
The message of this timely campaign is clear: California Living and Captain Maggie encourage everyone to “Be Prepared Today!” Please visit Captain Maggie’s Blog and CA Livings “Be Prepared Community Page ” for more information and great tips and resources to Be Prepared TODAY! Aprilanne
These "Stocking Stuffers" could come in handy right about now...
When a 6.5 earthquake hits Northern California we don’t need another reason to “BE PREPARED.” Since CA is exceptionaly prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and fires - “Diasaster Preparedness” has been an important theme on Aprilanne.com with blog posts like: “Life Saving Stocking Stuffers – and it is also the most recent category added on:
CALivngTV.com – with a Quick-Tip “Be Prepared” Guide.
Please visit FEMA’s site: http://www.ready.gov/ for great info. on this timely topic and “resolve to be prepared in 2010.” Aprilanne
While there are unlimited opportunities to give of your time and money to help out those in need - the CVNL The Gifts of Love Program offers you the ability to choose a volunteer opportunity based on what interests you!
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Your donation helps in the rescue and rehabilitation of our Marine Mammals.Another great way to give that also makes a fantastic and fun gift is the Marin Mammal Center’s Adopt A Seal Program.
I came across this program when I was a news reporter and was moved by these incredible creatures that so desperately need help, and was touched by the selfless actions of the dedicated and caring volunteers who help them get back to health so they can be released back into their original habitat.
Check out the details on California Livings Community Page on TMMC’s Adopt A Seal Program @ CALivingTV.com
My list of ways to “give” will be expanding throughout the season to inspire a ton of “California Giving” this season – Enjoy! Aprilanne
