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Make sure your home is with insulation, caulking, & weather stripping!

Don't forget to install smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.

Need more tips? Visit: ready.gov/winter-ready

Do you know what to do if your vehicle gets stuck during a snowstorm?

Run the engine for about 10 minutes per hour to run the heater and charge your cellphone. Open a window slightly to let fresh air in and to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

More tips: ready.gov/winter-ready

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Emergency fosters wanted for dogs at shelter near burning Tustin hangar

OC Animal Care is asking for immediate help from our community!

Due to the ongoing local state of emergency directly across the street from the facility, the dogs have been moved to the indoor portion of their kennel and cannot go out for walks or play outside at this time.

Please open your heart and home to a large shelter dog for the next two weeks. OC Animal Care will provide each foster with a starter kit containing food and basic supplies.

Contact [email protected] to become an emergency dog foster. Our sweet pups will be fur-ever grateful!

From Gratitude to Impact: Don’t Thank Us, Join Us This Veterans Day. - Team Rubicon Together, we can show up for communities far and wide, but we can't do it alone.

Are you ? Prepare now by creating an emergency supply kit for your vehicle. Include:

- Flashlight, batteries, and jumper cables
- Water & snacks
- Warm clothes, blankets, and boots
- Phone charger
- Ice scraper

More prep tips: ready.gov/winter-weather

“When you see someone sitting on the floor with their dog on them in public (like in this photo), they aren't just "cuddling" their dog. The dog is actually actively performing a task called deep pressure therapy.
9 out of 10 times if you see someone like this, they are experiencing some kind of medical episode. This is not the time to ask them questions, ask/attempt to pet their dog etc. At most, ask if the handler is OK and needs anything but nothing more.
This task can help with many different medical issues but for me when Levi does this, he is helping lower my heart rate and thus helping to prevent a fainting episode!
Service dogs are so amazing. They have such big jobs which is why it's so important to never distract them.”

Author: Jessica Brown

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November is here! As temperatures continue to drop, remember to be cautious while heating up your home:

- NEVER use a charcoal grill, stove or oven to heat your home.
- Regularly circulate fresh air in your rooms.
- Keep heaters 3 ft. from other items.

Making an emergency plan can help protect you, your loved ones, and your belongings when disasters like flooding or mudslides strike.

Follow and visit listoscalifornia.org for safety tips and disaster preparedness resources

Is your winter emergency car kit stocked and updated? Remember to include the following items:

- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Jumper cables
- Warm clothes and blankets
- Non-perishable snacks

More information: ready.gov/winter-weather

If your area is being affected by a storm or freezing weather, remember your pets get cold too!

🐾 Keep your pets inside and wipe their paws after walks.

It's that time of year again - when people yell at strangers on the internet about proper pumpkin care and wildlife health. 🎃

There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so your favorite wildlife nerds at USFWS are sharing a friendly PSA below with key facts and considerations this spooky szn.

✨ Remember: Critters will likely eat (or at least nibble on!) your carved jack-o’-lanterns. Squirrels, raccoons, deer, moose, foxes, mice and insects might feast on the delicious orange porch snack you leave near your front door. “How nice of you!” they probably think as they eat their weight in slimy pumpkin goodness.

✨ Painted pumpkins can make for an easier way to create a fun or creepy jack-o'-lantern. However, a painted pumpkin can potentially be toxic to wildlife if they eat it. If you choose to paint your pumpkin, please keep it indoors and away from any critters who might feast on its painted flesh. You can also explore nontoxic paint options made with natural ingredients when possible.

✨ In recent years, social media users have posted various “tricks” to keep a carved pumpkin from rotting so quickly. Keep in mind that letting nature take its course is always an option. Carved pumpkins are eventually going to decompose one way or another. Always follow the directions of any product you’re applying to a pumpkin for your safety and others’ (including wildlife!).

Photo courtesy of Danielle Brigida

Poisons in Dogs Dr. Lauren Jones discusses common poisons in dogs, symptoms, and possible treatment options depending on the poison ingested.

Horse Body Condition Scoring Dr. Jennifer Rice explains body condition scoring in horses, including how to measure your horse's score at home.

8 Safety Considerations for Halloween Pet Costumes Halloween costumes for pets can be fun and cute, but can pose severe health injuries if the wrong fit or type of costume is worn. Learn how to keep your pets safe this Halloween season.

If your pup ate candy, stay calm and follow these five steps. Share with a fellow dog parent!

Full article: https://chwy.co/46SXj9g

Here are some simple ways to keep your pets safe this Halloween. Share with a fellow pet parent. 🎃 https://chwy.co/3M3TKVH

Have a happy and safe halloween season! 🎃👻🦇

Keep decorations away from open flames, bulbs and heaters, use battery-powered lights, and stay spooky!

Be by preparing your home with insulation, caulking & weather stripping. Install smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.

If you can't afford your heating costs, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: www.benefits.gov/benefit/623

It's ! 🐶🐱🐴. If you have pets, it's a good idea to plan & prepare ahead of disasters:

- Add pet supplies to your emergency kit.
- Microchip your pet.
- Snap a picture of you and your pet together in case you become separated in an emergency.

ready.gov/pets

Earthquakes can turn our lives upside down in a matter of minutes. Taking time to make an emergency plan can help protect you & your loved ones when disaster strikes.

Listoscalifornia.org for resources in multiple languages including Punjabi, Spanish & more.

On October 4 @ 11:20 a.m. (PT), a 1-minute test alert will be sent nationwide to TVs, radios and smartphones to ensure emergency alert systems are working at peak performance.

Learn more: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-8Ef

By being trained, you're not only becoming prepared, you're learning how to make a positive impact in someone's life. ❤️

Find a course near you today: https://rdcrss.org/3R2wfja