Southern Trinity Area Rescue

07/05/2024

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services continues to encourage all Californians to seek relief from the heat at your nearest cooling center. Learn More: https://news.caloes.ca.gov/coolingcenters/

07/04/2024

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On this Hot holiday (and the days ahead) remember:

WATCH FOR SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS 🥵

In the summer, multiple days and nights of hot weather can be very dangerous. Getting too hot can make people sick. California Department of Health recommends learning the signs and how to help someone with heat illness:

• HEAT STROKE: red, hot, dry skin; very high body temperature; dizziness; nausea; confusion, strange behavior, or unconsciousness; rapid pulse or throbbing headache. Call 911.

• HEAT EXHAUSTION: heavy sweating, cramps, headache, nausea or vomiting, tiredness, weakness, dizziness and fainting. Move to a cool place and get medical help if vomiting or symptoms get worse or last longer than 1 hour.

KEEP COOL 🌡️

When temperatures are very high, make sure to:

• Wear lightweight, light colored clothing and a hat outdoors.

• Wear sunscreen and avoid too much sun.

• Slow down and avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day.

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If your home doesn’t have air conditioning or if there was a power outage, find a public place you can go to get out of the heat:

• Libraries, shopping malls, and community centers can be cool places to go.

• Ask neighbors, friends or family if they have a cool place you can hang out.

• Call your local county to find a location near you to keep cool.

If you work outside:

• Take breaks to cool down.

• Your employer must give you water, rest, and shade.

LOOK OUT FOR OTHERS 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽🧑🏼‍🦽👶🏼🐈‍⬛🦮

Certain populations are more susceptible to extreme heat:

• ELDERLY: For people who are 65 or older, heat can be especially dangerous. Make a plan with a friend, relative, or neighbor who will call or come check on you twice a day while it is hot outside.

• PETS: Bring pets inside. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water.

Make sure everyone is out of the car whenever you park. Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a parked vehicle. Temperatures inside a car can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes causing heat stroke or death.

06/25/2024

🇺🇸4th of July 🎆 is right around the corner… buy fireworks if you must - but consider doing what we do - saving them for New Year’s Eve!

If you are compelled to enjoy them now have buckets of water, a fire extinguisher🧯, a large clear area and be more than careful.
Remember to check if they are even allowed on that day if the fire danger is high then.🔥
Be careful around them and make sure your children are safe - injuries can and do happen… 🚒🚑

AND remember that pets (yours and your neighbors) are often terrified of them.💥 Make sure they are protected and where they won’t be able to run off.
BE SAFE!

Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of California, because each year serious injuries and millions of dollars in property damage occur from wildfires sparked by fireworks. Large grass crops and dry vegetation increase the threat for devastating fires throughout all of California.

Remember fireworks spark fires: Check your local laws and ordinances to find out if fireworks are legal where you live, or if certain “Safe and Sane” fireworks are permitted.

For more information on fireworks safety:
https://readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire/fireworks-safety/

06/24/2024

06/23/2024

06/20/2024

Moderate heat is forecast to build Thursday through Friday and then peak over the weekend. This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

06/20/2024

🌻🌞 Happy Summer Solstice 🌞🌻

Enjoy the warmer weather, but don’t overdo it!
Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, keep your cool 😉
Too much heat isn’t enjoyable….

06/19/2024

Take the home hardening self-assessment!

Discover the essential fire-prevention measures of home hardening to make sure your property is more resistant to wildfires. Start by using our Home Hardening Self-Assessment link below to identify your next steps and be sure to explore our visual guide for a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your home.

https://www.fire.ca.gov/home-hardening

06/05/2024

05/31/2024

Want to support STAR? Please consider donating to help keep our ambulances going 🚑 🚑
You can donate online:

05/24/2024

☀️Today is National Don’t Fry Day!☀️

This day is to encourage sun safety awareness by reminding everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

Remember to Slip! Slop! Slap! And Wrap! when you’re outdoors. Slip on a shirt👕, slop on sunscreen🧴 of SPF 15 or higher, slap on a hat👒 and wrap on sunglasses🕶.

Learn more sun safety tips by visiting epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-tips.

05/24/2024

*** TODAY!!! ***

*** TOMORROW!!! ***
See you there - 5:30pm

05/23/2024

*** TOMORROW!!! ***
See you there - 5:30pm

05/20/2024

Coming right up! Looking forward to seeing you all there ⭐️⭐️⭐️

05/17/2024

**** ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY!! ****

05/09/2024

In this hot spell it will be tempting, but….

Don't let rivers fool you. Warm temperatures may make a swim appealing but cold and swift water makes rivers unsafe. Stay safe by wearing a life jacket for all river activities and avoid entering fast moving water, even if it seems shallow.

05/08/2024

Warming temperatures can make a swim the river appealing, but remember, cold and swift waters make rivers dangerous. Don't let rivers fool you. Water flows much faster and deeper only a short distance from shore. You can easily be swept into a dangerous situation whether you are swimming, tubing, or even just wading. The rivers are also constantly changing and producing new hazards like submerged trees. Make your visit to the river a safe one by wearing a life jacket for all river activities and avoid entering fast moving water.

05/07/2024

05/05/2024

Can an emergency vehicle reach your home? Make sure you are following these rules to ensure that emergency response vehicle is able to locate your home and access it safely.
1) Your driveway should be at least 12 feet wide to give enough room for vehicles to pass through.
2) Make sure that gates are wide enough to accommodate for equipment.
3) Make sure your property has clear address markings so it can be located. Letters and numbers should be at least 3 inches tall and preferable reflective, to be visible at night.
4) Trees and shrubs should be trimmed to a minimum height of 13ft to allow vehicles to pass without damage.

05/04/2024

““The most important way to avoid tick-borne diseases is to avoid being bitten by ticks. Wearing long sleeves and pants alongside appropriate use of EPA registered insect repellents such as DEET and…

05/03/2024

Only 3 weeks away!
Come support STAR!

04/29/2024

Only 25 days away!
Is it on your calendar yet?
See you there 🙂

04/26/2024

We’re forever indebted to their generousity…
Thank you Humboldt County