One of the many services your Community Center provides, is Community Safety information. It is our aim to help you keep yourselves, your families and your pets safe and out of harms way. Preparedness is the key. Please take some time to review the information and links below.
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 Vector Control finds Hantavirus in a Palomar Mountain Campground
During rountine monitoring, San Diego Vector Control reports having found a wild brush mouse that was infected with Hantavirus, a potentially deadly disease to humans. The mouse was trapped at Fry Creek Campground on Palomar Mountain.
Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that humans catch from infected rodents. About 35% of the people who contract the virus die from it. Hantavirus can infect anyone. Knowing about the virus and ways to prevent catching it can help protect you. Hantavirus is an airborne disease. The infection occurs when airborne virus particles from rodent droppings are inhaled. The virus does not spread from person to person. In the western United States, deer and harvest mice are the main carriers of hantavirus.
The links below should help to answer any questions you might have.
Click here for Hantavirus Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for the San Diego County Hantavirus Press Release
This information provided by the County of San Diego
 Massive Nationwide Egg Recall
The egg brands affected by the recall include: Lucerne, Albertson, Mountain Dairy, Ralph’s, Boomsma’s, Sunshine, Hillandale, Trafficanda, Farm Fresh,Shoreland, Lund, Dutch Farms, and Kemps. The eggs should be returned for a refund and not consumed.
The known affected eggs are packed in 6, 12, or 18 count egg cartons with Julian dates ranging from 136 to 225 and plant numbers 1026, 1413, and 1946. These eggs should NOT be consumed and should be returned to the place of purchase. The links below will provide more information.
FDA PRESS RELEASE
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Rattle Snake Safety
Safety information from San Diego Gas & Electric
Click here for SDG&E Safety information
(Reverse 9-1-1)
The County of San Diego, in partnership with Twenty First Century Communications, Inc., has instituted a regional notification system that will be able to send telephone notifications to residents and businesses within San Diego County impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by, an emergency or disaster.
Click here to sign up and for more information
Pet and Livestock Safety
The County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, recommends that you prepare, practice, and update a disaster plan with your family, and assemble emergency supplies ahead of time.
Click here for a comprehensive list to help you get prepared
Click here for for the 'Ready America' Community Pet Preparedness Toolkit
FEMA - Wildfire Information
Click here to go to the Fema Wildfire information page
FEMA - Fire Information
Click here to go to the Fema Fire information page
FEMA - Disaster Information
Click here to learn about ALL types of disasters
AMERICAN RED CROSS - Fire Information
Click here to view American Red Cross FIRE information
AMERICAN RED CROSS - Disaster Preparedness
Click here to view the American Red Cross 'Disaster Preparedness' Page
Pet Owners Urged to Microchip Before Fires
Dog licenses, microhips, rabies vaccination and spay/neuter coupons will be available at an event in Ramona Sunday. Click the link above for more information.
Four Bats Test Positive for Rabies
The County reminds the public not to handle bats, skunks, raccoons and other wild animals.
 Travel Safely this Summer
How can you tell when you are in a hotel room, restroom or changing room that has a mirror OR a 2-way glass?
Conduct this simple test: Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE! IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR that might have a person or camera on the other side. REMEMBER: No Space, Leave the Place!
 The Brown Recluse Spider
The Black Widow is not the only spider you should be watching out for this summer. Would you be able to identify the very dangerous Brown Recluse spider? The Brown recluse enjoys dark, sometimes cool places like woodpiles, storage sheds, basements and attics. Please be careful this summer while you're digging around, doing yard work, spring cleaning or working in your basement, attic or workshop.
Please click here to learn how to identify a Brown Recluse spider.
If you need to be working in a dark area, turn the light for 30 minutes before you begin working. And most importantly WEAR GLOVES at all times. Brown recluse bites are brutal, if you receive ANY type of spider bite, please seek immediate medical attention.
Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (PMVFD)
21610 Crestline Road
Phone: (760) 742-3701
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 9 - 1 - 1
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