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Monday, December 31, 2018

Please Enjoy NASA Live: Official Stream of NASA TV

Happy New Year 🎈🎆🎊

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

As We Go Dark in Our Properties & Gear up For 2019

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Notations From the Grid (Special Weekly Edition): On the Prowl @ #COP24

Please Enjoy courtesy of DemocracyNow:

Democracy Now! is live this week from COP24

Special Coverage: Democracy Now! at COP24 in Katowice, Poland

 

LIVE each day @ 8 am ET at democracynow.org or wherever you tune in! 

This week Democracy Now! is broadcasting live from COP24, the U.N. climate summit, in Katowice, Poland. As government representatives convene, thousands of climate activists are on the ground calling on world leaders to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday) when Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman attempts to question the Trump administration representative about why he's pushing coal and fossil fuels at a climate change conference.

Then join us each day for the rest of the week for coverage you won’t see anywhere else, as we bring you voices of climate activists, community leaders and grassroots organizations fighting for the future of our planet.

For a full roundup of COP24 coverage thus far, visit our dedicated page at democracynow.org

Stream LIVE each day @ 8 am ET at democracynow.org.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): As the 2018 Holiday Season Begins....

We begin by joining the all in welcoming the Holiday Season as our Community comes together.  We captured a thought on how we all in this together as we also hope all note guidance from Homeland Security on identity theft as we embrace 2019 with all its' possibilities:






U.S. Department of Homeland Security US-CERT
National Cyber Awareness System:

11/29/2018 09:12 PM EST

Original release date: November 29, 2018
As the holidays draw near, many consumers turn to the internet to shop for goods and services. Although online shopping can offer convenience and save time, shoppers should be cautious online and protect personal information against identity theft. Identity thieves steal personal information, such as a credit card, and run up bills in the victim’s name.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages consumers to review the following tips to help reduce the risk of falling prey to identity theft:
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, visit the FTC’s identity theft website to file a report and create a personal recovery plan.

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Notations From the Grid (Final Month-End Edition): Out & About

Laguna Beach:  Thanksgiving 2018
As we went to press as the Holiday season is officially on, it was the dawn of Cyber Monday--although Amazon began a  "Cyber Monday" week to help drive demand.    The Holiday Season is also officially before us--This is also as we received reports of a new Earthquake in Western Iran.  The Need to be prepared is ever so critical as we leave you all with this courtesy of the team at FEMA.

Onward to December with all its' possibilities:

Individual and Community Preparedness eBrief

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In this issue:

Stay Secure on Cyber Monday

Cyber
It’s important to be secure whenever you shop online. On Cyber Monday, cybercriminals may try to take extra advantage of online shoppers. Here are some tips to protect your information:
  • Shop from trustworthy and established websites only.
  • Make sure your information is encrypted. Look for URLs that begin with https:// and have a closed padlock icon next to them.
  • Use a credit card when you shop online. There are laws that protect you if you find fraudulent credit card charges. You may not have the same level of protection for your debit cards.
  • Check your statements and record of your purchases. Compare these to your bank statements.
For more tips on staying safe when you shop online, visit:

Be Fire Safe This Holiday Season

Fire safety during the holidays
Have you put up holiday decorations at home? It’s important to be safe when you decorate with candles, lighted decorations, or Christmas trees. Use these tips to keep your home fire safe as you celebrate the holidays:
  • Always turn holiday lights off before leaving home or going to bed.
  • If you have a Christmas tree, water it daily. A dry tree can catch on fire easily. Keep it at least 3 feet away from heat sources.
  • Keep candles 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Consider using flameless candles for all or part of Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa celebrations.
Learn more about holiday fire safety at https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/holiday.html.
Looking for more tips for a safe holiday season? Follow @Citizen_Corps and @Prepareathon on social media for seasonal tips, and share your own with #HolidaySafety

Prepare for Severe Weather

Severe Weather
Are you ready for winter? The best time to prepare for winter weather is before it arrives.
  • Know if your area is at risk for winter storms. Follow the National Weather Service for weather forecasts. Your area may also have local weather alert systems.
  • Start an emergency supply kit for your car. Include jumper cables, warm clothes, bottled water, snacks, a spare cell phone charger, blankets, flares, and an ice scraper.
  • Have supplies ready at home in case you lose power. Keep in mind your family’s needs, such as medication. Don’t forget about food and supplies for pets.
  • Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping.
For more winter weather tips, visit: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weatheror watch this video

Important Dates to Remember

Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services, or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting FEMA-prepare@fema.dhs.gov.