By George Cox
Disaster Preparation
1. Know Your Region
Some regions of the world are susceptible to tsunamis while others are more likely to see earthquakes. Still other areas might be subject to tornadoes or hurricanes. Knowing what types of natural disasters you are likely to encounter is the first step to being prepared. Your preparations may vary slightly depending upon whether you are more vulnerable to forest fires or floods. However, the basic needs for food, clothing, shelter and medical supplies will apply regardless of the type of emergency.
2. Learn CPR and Basic First Aid
Many local organizations provide free or low cost training for CPR and first aid. You’ll learn how to clean wounds and place bandages in addition to how to provide life saving CPR. Even when no natural disaster is imminent, these skills can save a life. These classes do not require a lot of time, but the dividends they may pay in the future are immeasurable.
DRINK-WATER!! Each persons need 1 gallon of water per day …Don’t forget the pets!
3. Plan for Communication
When disaster strikes, your family members may be scattered in several different places. Designate a relative who lives outside of the local area to be the contact that every family member will attempt to reach in the event of an emergency. While local telephone lines may be affected by the disaster, long distance lines may not. It may also be beneficial to use pay telephones to communicate, as these are often repaired first in the aftermath of a disaster. Cell phones can be indispensable as long as local towers have not sustained too much damage. Keep a working cell phone and a charger with you at all times.
4. Designate a Meeting Place
Choose a place that is close to home, but not inside the structure. Make certain that every family member knows the address and can find the location from any direction. Also, establish a second meeting place that is outside of your neighborhood in case it isn’t possible to enter the area. Inform caregivers and babysitters of the details of your meeting spot.
5. Be Prepared to Evacuate
Families should have a plan for evacuating their home should this ever be necessary. Establish escape routes and then practice using them. Ensure that windows are not nailed or painted shut and know how to turn off electricity, water or gas from the main switches. Homes with multiple levels should be equipped with escape ladders.
6. Have an Emergency Kit
The kit should include at least one or two gallons of water for each person per day. Non-perishable food and a mechanical can opener are essential. Keep a simple barbecue unit on hand with appropriate fuel, matches and utensils. Emergency blankets, a tent and sleeping bags can provide warmth and shelter. A first aid kit, flashlights and a battery powered radio are necessities. Sanitation and hygiene items like toothbrushes and toilet paper and important personal documents can also be included.
7. Prepare Pets
Keep vaccination records handy and be sure to pack food and blankets to protect pets. An extra supply of pet medications can be kept with your family’s prescriptions.
8. Make Your Car Disaster Ready
Having a small emergency kit in your car makes it easy to evacuate quickly. If a disaster seems likely, make sure that the gas tank is full and keep it that way. A fuel can with extra gas can prevent an emergency in the wake of disaster.
9. Be Ready at Work
Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes from your office and keep a small emergency kit there as well. Also, be aware of where to find fire extinguishers and AEDs ( Heart Defibrillator) inside the building.
10. Create Emergency Contact Cards
The cards should easily fit in pockets, wallets and purses. They should contain phone numbers to call in emergencies, the address of meeting places and other helpful information. When disaster strikes, it can be difficult to clearly recall these details.
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With captivating views of the Monterey Bay and Lover’s Point, these oceanfront residences are a recipe for a great vacation. Swim, dive or kayak at Lover’s Point cove across the stree (with a white sand beach for sunning, a kiddie pool, beach volleyball court, snack bar, and grassy areas for picnics, this park is a favorite of visitors and locals alike).
And once you’re completely relaxed, Pacific Grove is convenient to an amazing range of activities on the Peninsula. Within minutes you can be touring scenic 17-Mile Drive, hiking to secluded Big Sur beaches, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing or whale watching. Play golf at the oceanside Pacific Grove Golf Course, affectionately known as a “budget-minded alternative” to Pebble Beach. Or stroll down the coastal recreation trail just outside your front door and commune with seals and sea otters. The shops and restaurants of downtown Pacific Grove are just three-blocks away.
For an even more varied dining experience, a longer walk or a short drive will take you to Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, downtown Monterey or Carmel.
Check a few of our Lover’s Point Condos.
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Things to do in #Monterey in July!
California Rodeo
July 17, 2014 – July 20, 2014
Travis Webb
A premier event in Monterey County, the largest Rodeo in California and one of the top 20 in the US.
The Carnival is open July 11th-20th, week days from 4pm to 10pm and on weekends from 11am to 11pm.
MORE INFO: Salinas Sports Complex
Carmel Bach Festival
July 19, 2014 – August 2, 2014
The 2014 Festival throughout Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey. There are many free or low cost activities throughout the festival.
MORE INFO: Carmel Bach Festival
Feast of Lanterns
July 23, 2014 – July 27, 2014
This Festival has evolved over its 100-plus year history from the ceremonial end to the Chautauqua Assembly with a lantern parade to the beach and fireworks over the bay to a multi-cultural community event filled with entertainment.
More Info: Feast of Lanterns
Available starting mid July is this extensively reconstructed, “from the studs out”, elegant, refined, contemporary, and nicely appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, townhome/duplex in the quaint and highly desirable High Meadow Lane Community in Carmel. Situated among sleepy pines, in a serene and forested setting, this ideally convenient home is available for $3,500 per month on a one-to-two year lease to start. The owners kindly request no pets. This home will be offered unfurnished (contrary to photos) and is a non-smoking property.
Private parking is available in the attached two car garage on automatic opener with keypad. The tall glass and tiled foyer entrance opens to a vaulted ceiling. On the first level there is an extensive basement, storage, and workshop area of approximately 500 square feet. A dedicated laundry area has a storage closet and set of full size Kenmore washer and dryer and laundry cabinets. The first floor bedroom offers a large dual door clothes closet, window/door drapery, and private outside stone patio for relaxing. The full bathroom on this level has a floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower with water fall shower head and glass door. There are tiled Terrazzo floors, an extra wide porcelain sink vanity, elegant toilet, and designer lighting and water fixtures.
Upstairs the spacious living room floor plan opens to the dining room and offers a wet bar area and counter cabinets. For your audio/visual pleasure there is a Rotel AM/FM digital receiver, surround sound, DVD player, and built-in Fujitsu widescreen TV on a retractable arm. The tile framed gas log fireplace is remote control. A private balcony with forested views of the complex runs the width of the entire unit. There are remote controlled, light filtering, retractable drapes, along the floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, picture glass windows. A second private outdoor patio is ideal for barbequing and is easily accessible through the dining area.
At the heart of every home is the kitchen, and meal preparation is a true joy in this one. Terrazzo tiled, designer cabinets, and style abound. There is a stool high corner bar/island. The four burner stainless steel Wolf range has a built-in ventilation hood above. The stainless steel dual sink is extra wide with in-sink aerator and retractable faucet hose. The other stainless steel appliances include a GE Profile Microwave, Jenn Air dishwasher, and dual door Jenn Air refrigerator with freezer drawer. The master bedroom suite offers a private and dedicated patio. There are spacious wall-to-wall closets with built-in clothes organizers and a bathroom linen closet. The private master bedroom bathroom features two sink vanities with designer fixtures. The bathing area has radiant floor heating, jetted deep soaking tub, and floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower with glass door. There is a private toilet commode. The second bedroom ceiling has built-in stereo speakers, two large clothes closets, and retractable window blinds. The third bathroom offers a separate vanity area with decorative countertop sink, lighting, and a skylight bathes this area in natural light from above. A floor-to-ceiling, tiled shower stall, with glass door features a waterfall showerhead.
Throughout this home one finds thin wall plaster, recessed lighting, and nicely appointed fixtures. Residents living at High Meadow Lane will enjoy using the community swimming pool and ongoing exterior maintenance of the grounds and trash collection is included in the monthly rent. Rentals in this boutique community of 24 homes rarely become available. Now is your opportunity! From this location the downtowns of Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach/Del Monte Forest, The Naval Post Graduate School, and the Defense Language Institute, are a few minutes drive. There are lovely walking trails surrounding this forested complex.
This property is available to view by contacting Coast & Valley Rentals
Available starting in early August, or sooner subject to confirmation with the current departing tenant, is a completely reconstructed and award winning designer home by local renown architect, Peter Davis. This is a non smoking, no pets, three bedroom, two bathroom home of approximately 1,900 square feet being offered for $4,250.00 per month. Monthly gardening services are provided for.
This home is ideally located around the corner to the shops, restaurants, nearby parks of downtown Pacific Grove and the Monterey Bay. In 2007 no expense was spared in rebuilding this wonderful and gorgeous property from the foundation up and many creature comforts abound.
The exterior consists of cedar batten and board and the home is situated on a nicely manicured and low maintenance lot with Carmel stone walkways. One enters into the spacious living room with French Door access to the side patio. Thin wall plaster finish walls and wide plank oak radiant heated floors abound throughout the first level. There is recessed lighting on smart touch controls and a built-in fire sprinkler system throughout the residence. The open dining/family room to kitchen features built-in bookcases and a gas log fireplace. The modern gourmet kitchen is handsome and efficient in design and will inspire the professional chef in you. There is a high area for bar top seating and granite counter tops with glass tile back-splash.
A complete appliance package includes; Viking four burner gas range and oven, Zephry stainless steel and glass ventilation hood and overhead light, Kitchen Aid stainless steel dishwasher, Jenn Air stainless steel refrigerator, and Kohler open country style white porcelain sink with retractable faucet and in-sink disposal. Around the corner from the kitchen is side access to the backyard and the laundry closet which features builtin cabinets, shelving and a set of Whirlpool Duet front loading washer and gas dryer. The split level first level master bedroom offers brand new upgraded carpet and storage organized walk-in closet. The ceilings soar to the second story and there is an open loft area for extra storage via a high-end ladder. The master bathroom is nicely appointed with radiant heated marble tile floors, Cherry wood cabinets, and limestone counter top with dual Kohler sink vanities. The open walk-in shower stall has glass surround and there is a BainUltra deep soaking jetted air tub. There is a custom hand-hewn wrought iron hand railing leading upstairs to the second level with two bedrooms and full bathroom. The bathroom features decorative lighting fixtures and faucets, shower over tub enclosure, marble tile floor, and limestone counter top sink vanity with Kohler sink. Two bedrooms have high roof-line ceilings, organized closets, individual thermostat radiators, and new upgraded carpets.
This is a special opportunity to reside in this high-end, turn-key and award winning designer home. Please note that upon move-in of the new residents the owner will manage the home.
Please do not disturb the current residents without an appointment.
To arrange a time to view please contact Coast & Valley Rentals
The Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA)and City of Monterey are pleased to announce the return of the Monterey 4th of July Parade!
On Friday, July 4, thousands of people will watch the star-spangled excitement of creative floats, specialty units, musical units and guest celebrities!
This patriotic Independence Day parade will start at 10 a.m. and is expected to take approximately one hour to pass along a route through downtown Monterey.
For all the days and evening events- CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE or First Night Monterey if you would like to be in the parade.
