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OTHER RESOURCES
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Los Angeles County Public Health Resources
Neighborhood Emergency Survival Teams (N.E.S.T.)
Pool Safety for the Summer Months
Joint Dispatch Center
Neighborhood Emergency Survival Teams (N.E.S.T.)
The N.E.S.T. program originated in Downey in 1992 and was designed to help fill the
potential gap in emergency services by training individuals, families, businesses, and
neighborhoods to be completely self sufficient during the first 72 hours after a major
disaster. The City of Downey will provide this training free of charge to all who
participate in the program. The experience you gain will be valuable, rewarding and,
above all, FUN! For those interested in participating, contact Darren Moon, Downey Fire
Department at 562-904-7349 or E-mail at
dmoon@downeyca.org
Some helpful information in case of a disaster:
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Responsible members of the family should know where to reunite after an emergency, if
separated.
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Choose an out of state friend or relative that family members can call to report on their
safety and whereabouts. You may not be able to make a local call home, but may be able to
place a long distance call. All family calls should report to the same out of state person.
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both safe (under tables, desks or against inside walls) and dangerous areas in each room
of the house. Stay away form large glass windows and doors, heavy mirrors tall furniture,
fireplaces and hanging objects.
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Adults need to learn basic first aid and CPR techniques.
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Every household should be equipped with several "ABC" type dry chemical fire
extinguishers.
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Responsible members of the family should know how to turn off the main gas, water and
electricity sources.
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Every child should carry an ID card with them at all times. The card should include their
name, address, home and emergency phone numbers, as well as their parents names and any
special instructions.
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Review you schools disaster program.
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Check chimneys, roofs, walls, and foundations for stability. Make sure you house is
bolted to the foundation.
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Secure tall, top heave furniture such as bookcases, china cabinets, or wall units. Secure
hanging plants, mirrors and heavy picture frames (especially over beds).
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Store enough food water and emergency supplies to provide your family adequate resources
for at least 72 hours. These supplies are available in commercial kits or we will teach
you how to create you own kit.
Pool Safety for the Summer Months
As the summer months come upon us, they present some unique problems to the citizens of
Downey. As the heat increases, members of our community tend to spend more time in and
around their pools. This can create a danger to both children and adults alike.
The City of Downey Fire Department wishes everyone to have a safe and fun summer. Here
are some guidelines to follow to insure you and your families safety.
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Never leave a child unattended when a pool is on the property.
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Keep your doors locked that surround the pool.
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Make sure you have self closing gates.
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Invest in a child proof cover or alarm system for your pool.
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Make sure all responsible people are trained in both CPR and first aid; this includes
babysitters. Please call Darren Moon @ 562-904-7349 or E-mail at
dmoon@downeyca.org
for a schedule of classes offered by the Downey Fire Department.
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Invest in swimming lessons for all who will be around the pool.
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Post safety rules around the pool. For example: No Running, No Horseplay, No Diving.
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Educate your children on the dangers of being in and around the pool.
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Be responsible when consuming alcohol around a pool. The chances of being injured or even
killed increases tremendously when alcohol is consumed.
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Have floatation devices available for use.
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Prohibit any glass containers around the pool.
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Drownings in pools are extremely traumatic to the family involved, friends, neighbors,
and also the police and fire departments that respond to the incident. The Downey Fire
Department is urging you to follow these guidelines to so that you may have a safe and
enjoyable summer.
Joint Dispatch Center serving the cities of:
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Compton
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Downey
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Lynwood
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Montebello
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Santa Fe Springs
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