LACoFD Quint 33

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOS ANGELES/OXNARD CA
956 AM PDT SAT JUL 2 2011

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST-SANTA YNEZ VALLEY-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-CUYAMA VALLEY-
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST-VENTURA COUNTY COAST-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COAST INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES-
VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS-VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS-SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE-
ANTELOPE VALLEY-CATALINA ISLAND-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY-
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN GABRIEL VALLEY-
956 AM PDT SAT JUL 2 2011

...HOT TEMPERATURES EXPECTED THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND...

STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING OVER THE AREA WILL MAKE FOR A VERY HOT
HOLIDAY WEEKEND. AFTERNOON TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE FROM 106 TO 112
DEGREES IN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY...100 TO 108 ACROSS INTERIOR SAN LUIS
OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES...AND 100 TO 105 DEGREES ACROSS
THE WARMER PORTIONS OF THE VENTURA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS.
COASTAL AREAS WILL MAINLY BE IN THE 70S AND 80S...HOWEVER INLAND
PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL ZONES SUCH AS THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS WILL TOP
OUT IN THE 90S TO AROUND 102. OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURES MAY NOT
OFFER MUCH RELIEF WITH SOME FOOTHILL AND DESERT LOCATIONS REMAINING
IN THE 70S TO LOWER 80S THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ONLY A SLIGHT COOLING
TREND IS FORESEEN INTO THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.

THERE WILL BE A SMALL CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE MOUNTAINS
AND ANTELOPE VALLEY NEXT MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS MID LEVEL
MOISTURE MOVES IN FROM THE SOUTHEAST. INITIALLY...THE LOWER LEVELS
OF THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE QUITE DRY...SO THERE WILL BE A RISK OF
ISOLATED DRY LIGHTNING STRIKES IF ANY STORMS DO DEVELOP ON
MONDAY. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES...LOW HUMIDITIES...AND
POSSIBLE DRY LIGHTNING STRIKES BY MONDAY WILL MAINTAIN HEIGHTENED
FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS ACROSS INTERIOR SECTIONS OF SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA
THROUGH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

IF PLANNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND...IT IS ADVISED
TO PLAN ANY STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES DURING THE COOLEST PARTS OF THE
DAY...DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS BEFORE TEMPERATURES REACH THEIR
DAYTIME HIGHS DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AND
CHECK ON YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS...ESPECIALLY THE ELDERLY.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR PETS OR CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN A LOCKED
VEHICLE. IN JUST A FEW MINUTES...TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE VEHICLE
CAN CLIMB TO DANGEROUS LEVELS AND CAN PROVE FATAL TO ANY PET OR
CHILD INSIDE.

Kern Grass Fire

LACoFD responded to assist Kern with a Grass Fire at Gaskell and 72nd Street West, South West of Rosamond. Unknown acres one structure was threatened.

Electronic Lightning Detector Camera Shutter Trigger

Will electronically trigger the shutter of your digital camera when lightning is detected. Used to photograph lightning or other "fast flash" events (fireworks, etc). Utilizes a proven, proprietary lightning detection design to detect lightning and then trigger your camera's remote shutter trigger to photographically capture lightning. Incorporates a "fast" isolated relay to fully protect and totally isolate your camera from the detector's electronics. Fast detection electronics activate your camera's shutter mechanism in 0.1 milliseconds. Works as well (day or night) as competitor products which sell for over $325, NOT INCLUDING THE CABLE. They then add another $50-$75 for the cable, bringing it to over $400!! This trigger is the product of two electro-optics engineers / "photographers" (father/son) who knew it doesn't cost anywhere near $400 to build this type of device. We first started offering it to our photographer friends, and as the demand increased, we're now offering it to all "lightning photographers" on eBay for not a whole lot more than it costs us to build it.

As we sell more and more of these, photographers have started sharing with us their own lightning photographs taken with this trigger. If you already have one of our triggers and wish to share photographs, please send them. Also, check out our Website for other Trigger Products at WWW.AEOPHOTO.COM

Car Fire LACoFD

Monday March 22, 2010

Los Angeles County Fire Department Engine 130 Responded to a fully involved vehicle fire at Avenue G and 60^th Street West. The truck was quickly extinguished and was a total loss.

(© Dave Mills Emergence Photographers Network)

What to do before an earthquake:

Learn about earthquakes. Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage. Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, identifying potential hazards ahead of time. Advance planning can save lives and significantly reduce injuries and property damage.

Familiarize yourself with these terms:

• Earthquake
• Aftershock
• Fault
• Magnitude

Have Earthquake Safety Kits ready:

• At home
• In your car
• Out of your home (i.e. school / office)

What to do during an earthquake:

When Indoors:

Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that a larger earthquake might occur after the initial quake. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped. When you feel an earthquake, duck under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects that could fall. Watch out for falling plaster and ceiling tiles. Stay covered or well protected environment until the shaking stops and hold onto your cover. If it moves, move with it. DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.

When Outdoors:

Stay there. If you're OUTDOORS, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical wires and poles. Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Many of the outdoor fatalities have occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
If you're DRIVING , pull over to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses, power lines, and other hazards. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.