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4B Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter
Nation's Emergency Alert System tested today
The U.S. Department of
Homeland Security's Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) and the
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) will
conduct the first nationwide
test of the Emergency Alert
System (EAS). The nation-
wide test will occur at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 Pacific
Standard Time and may
last up to three and a half
minutes.
The EAS is a national alert
and warning system estab-
lished to enable the President
of the United States to
address the American public
during emergencies. NOAA's
National Weather Service,
governors and state and local
emergency authorities also
use parts of the system to
issue more locahzed emer-
gency alerts.
Similar to local EAS tests
already conducted frequently,
the nationwide test will in-
volve broadcast radio and
television stations, cable tele-
vision, satellite radio and
television services and wire-
line video service providers
across all states and the
territories of Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Virgin Islands and
American Samoa.
On Nov. 9, the public will
hear a message indicating,
"This iS a test." The audio
message will be the same
for both radio and television.
Under the FCC's rules, radio
and television broadcasters,
cable Operators, satellite
digital audio radio service
providers, direct broadcast
satellite service providers
and wireline video service
providers are required to
receive and transmit presi-
dential EAS messages to the
public.
A national test will
help the federal partners and
EAS participants determine
the reliability of the system
and its effectiveness in noti-
fying the public of emergen-
cies and potential dangers
nationally and regionally.
"A national test of our
Emergency Alert System,
with the vital communica-
tions support and involve-
ment of participants, is a
step toward ensuring that
the alert and warning com-
munity is prepared to deliver
critical information that can
help save lives and protect
property," said Damon Penn,
FEMA's assistant adminis-
trator of national continuity
programs, "Because there
has never been an activation
of the Emergency Alert
System on a national level,
FEMA views this test as
an excellent opportunity to
assess the readiness and
effectiveness of the current
system.
It is important to remem-
ber that this is not a pass or
fail test, but a chance to
establish a baseline for mak-
ing incremental improve-
ments to the Emergency
Alert System with ongoing
and future testing.
It is also important to re-
member that the Emergency
Alert System is one of many
tools in our communications
toolbox, and we will continue
to work on additional chan-
nels that can be a lifeline
of information for people
during an emergency."
"The upcoming national
test is critical to ensuring
that the EAS works as de-
signed," said Jamie Barnett,
chief of the FCC's Public
Safety and Homeland Se-
curity Bureau. "As recent
disasters here at home and in
Japan have reminded us, a
reliable and effective emer-
gency alert and warning
system is key to ensuring the
public's safety during times
of emergency. We look for-
ward to working with FEMA
in preparation for this impor-
tant test."
Over the past two years and
as part of ongoing national
preparedness planning ef-
forts, FEMA, the FCC and
other federal partners, state,
local, tribal and territorial
governments, EAS partici-
pants and other stakeholders
have been working toward
making this test a reality.
yAs the federal, state, tribal,
territorial and local govern-
ments prepare for ana test
their capabilities, this event
serves as a reminder that
everyone should establish
an emergency preparedness
kit and emergency plan for
themselves, their families,
communities and businesses,
Anyone can visit Ready.gov
for more information about
how to prepare for and stay
informed about what to do
in the event of an actual
emergency. •
DMV director offers ,, .pert answers to FAQs
ASK GEORGE
GEORGE VALVERDE
Director, CA Dept of Motor Vehicles
Do you have questions
about general driving-related
requirements like registra-
tion and insurance? Are you
unclear about laws and re-
strictions related to driving?
The California Department of
Motor Vehicles has answers.
Save time. Go online at
DMV.ca.gov.
Q: I am a smoker and a
father. When my child is in
the car, I roll down the win-
dows to smoke. A friend
warned me even though the
windows are down, I can still
receive a ticket for smoking
when my child is in the car.
Is this true?
A: While it is perfectly
legal for you to smoke in the
car when you are alone
or with another adult, Cali-
fornia law makes it illegal
to smoke while a minor is
in the car, and, if caught,
offenders can face fines
up to $100 (Health and Safety
Code 118947). This is a non-
primary offense, so while you
cannot be pulled over for this
alone, it can be added to any
other violations.
To learn more about this
rule and other things you
should not do while driving,
visit DMV.ca.gov, click the
Publications tab at the top of
the screen, then open the link
to the California Driver
Handbook, go to page 69 and
read the section titled
"Things You Must Not Do."
Q: I am planning a picnic
with my girlfriend to
celebrate our anniversary.
There is a river access road
near our house, but there is a
sign that says it is a public
wilderness area and driving
is prohibited. Does that mean
I can't drive off-road but I can
stick to that access road?
A- Congratulations on your
anniversary! It sounds like
you have a great afternoon
planned; but unfortunately,
it is illegal for you to drive
your vehicle into designated
wilderness areas. The road is
for service vehicles oxly
and is not to be used by the
general public. If you are
caught, you will be subject to
a fine of up to $150. For more
information on this and other
laws visit us online.
Q: We live in a semi rural-
area which has no public or
school transportation. My 16-
year-oid son is in a carpool
which is in constant flux, but
he'll be getting his drivers
license in a couple of months.
We are aware his license will
be restricted during the first
12 months, but under your
"Exceptions to Restrictions"
there is an exception for
• school. If he was to receive
the proper authorization
from us, the other parents
and from his school, will
he be able to drive the three
other kids without being
accompanied by a 25:year-old
licensed passenger?
A: California Vehicle Code
Section 12814.6 (b) 2 (B)
provides certain exceptions
to the restriction that dis-
allows the transportation of
passengers under the age
of 20 for "...schooling O r
school-authorized activities
of the licensee when reason-
able transportation facilities
are inadequate and operation
of a vehicle by a minor is
necessary." The exception
would not apply to passen-
gers who are not immediate
family members.
For more information
on teen driving as well as
valuable tips for both teens
and parents visit the DMV
Teen Web at: DMV.ca.gov/
teenweb/.
Remember to change smoke, CO detector batteries
alarms twice a year," said
acting state Fire Marshal
Tonya Hoover, of Cal Fire.
"While you are spending a
couple minutes to change the
time on all your clocks, it's so
easy just to add an extra
minute to ensure your smoke
alarms and carbon monoxide
alarm all have fr,esh, new
batteries as well.' ......
According to the National
Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), roughly two-thirds
. of home fire deaths occurred
in homes without working
smoke alarms. Working
smoke alarms increase the
chance of surviving a home
fire by 50 percent.
For decades, firefighters
have used the time change as
a reminder for residents to
change their smoke alarm
batteries.
This year, officials are
Sunday, Nov. , Californi-
ans rolled back their clocks
as daylight saving come to
an end. Cal Fire and fire
departments across the state
remind residents to replace
the batteries in all smoke
alarms as well as their
carbon monoxide (CO) alarm
now that they changed their
clocks. ......
"We recommend changing
the batteries in your smoke
We are pleased to announce our new providers
Lee Brooks, FNP and Christina Gibson , DDS
Lee Brooks, FNP and
Dena Cunningham, LVN
Christina Gibson, DDS and
Kathleen Hodges, RDA
Greenville Rancheria
Is a Federally Qualified Health Center "look alike."
We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare and, as a courtesy,
Greenville Rancheria will. bill most insurance.
Family Medicine
Rheumatology
Behavioral Health Services for Natives
General Dentistry
Transportation available for Natives and on a
• case-by-case basis for non-natives.
Specialties Available at our Red Bluff Clinic:
Orthopedics, Ears, Nose and Throat (ENT), Pain Management, OB-GYN,
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Psychiatry andCardiology.
New Patients and Walk-ins Welcome
Medical (530) 284-6135 * Dental (530) 284-7045
410 Main Street, Greenville, CA 95947
adding carbon monoxide
alarms to their message
following a new state law
requiring all single-family
homes have a carbon
monoxide alarm.
Cal Fire has the following
tips on smoke alarms:
• Test smoke alarms once a
month.
LAW, from page 38
at a stated 15 - 20 mph. Her
vehicle was not equipped
with supplementary traction
control devices, according to
the CHP.
Christopher Voelker, 29, of
Quincy, was driving a 2002
Ford F-450 Utility truck
(Plumas National Forest
dozer tender) northbound on
Highway 89 just north of the
Calpine Summit. The F-450
was following a U.S. Forest
Service flatbed and was also
not equipped with supple-
mentary traction control
devices.
At the time, there was a
heavy snowstorm and the
• Replace batteries in all
smoke alarms and CO alarms
twice a year.
• Don't "borrow" or remove
batteries from smoke and CO
alarms, even temporarily.
• Regularly vacuum or dust
smoke and CO alarms to keep
them working properly.
• Replace smoke alarms
highway was covered with a
thin layer of snow, obscuring
all roadway markings. Chain
controls were not in effect
and Caltrans was not plowing
the highway in the vicinity.
The flatbed Voelker was
following began to lose trac-
tion and eventually came
to a stop, blocking the road-
way. V0elker brought the
utility truck to a stop, block-
ing both lanes of the highway
uphill from the flatbed, and
activated the truck's over-
head emergency amber lights
to warn other traffic of the
roadway hazard.
As Berna crested the
summit, she saw several
vehicles on the sides of the
every 10 years.
.Don't paint over smoke or
CO alarms.
.Practice :family fire drills
so everyone knows what to
do if the smoke alarm goes
off.
For more information, visit
the Cal Fire website at
• fireca.gov,
road. She continued over the
crest and eventually saw the
F-450 blocking both lanes.
She tried to stop while simul-
taneously driving around the
truck. She could not stop her
vehicl e onthe snow-covered
roadway and the right front
of the Camry hit the left rear
of the F,450.
The Camry came to rest
next to the Ford, also block-
ing both lanes of the road-
way. After the collision,
Berna and Voelker dro've
their respective vehicles
down the hill and exchanged
preliminary information.
Both parties were wearing
seat belts and,no injuries
were reported.
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Thank you to all the volunteers that made our Halloween Trail Daze a success/
November 12 'h - Lake Davis Trail Daze
Join us on November 12th for a family volunteer trail workday, under open skies and majestic '
mountain peaks, at beautiful Lake Davis, located north of Portola in eastern Plumas County.
Families are encouraged to come help us beautify the trails and to experience this incredible
forested place. Work will focus on new trail construction, brush and deadfall removal. All are
welcome and no experience is required[
Meeting Location: intersection of Grizzly Road and Lake Davis road
When to meet: 10:00am on November 12th
We provide: breakfast bagels, sack lunches, tools and trail guidance
Post-work snacks provided by: Longboards Restaurant, in Plumas Pines. Adult beverages
generously supplied by: Under Cover Ale Works, in Blairsden
Please bring: work gloves, water, work boots/shoes, layers , and daypack & sun protection
More: Help us go green, please bring your own insulated cup, and packable containers for
lunches
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Upcoming Trail Daze
December s - Workday on North Yuba Trail in Downieville
To RSVP for any upcoming events and for information about all upcoming events, please go to our
website: www.sierratrails.org, email info(sierratrails.org or call 5a0.545.25S0
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