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A Message from the City Manager | |
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Greetings –
National Preparedness Month, observed in September, is around the corner and is a great time to raise awareness that a vital aspect of emergency preparedness starts at home. Did you know that every household should maintain emergency supplies to endure power outages and water supply disruptions for a minimum of three days?
City of Temecula staff and our City Council will be sharing information and hosting events related to Emergency Preparedness. We suggest all residents take some time over the next month to complete the following six steps:
1. Create an emergency supply checklist: Make a list of essential items that your family will need during an emergency, such as non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, medications, personal hygiene items, cash, and important documents. Turn to page 5 of the City's Emergency Preparedness Guide for a list of supplies to help you get started.
2. Stock up on supplies: Purchase or gather the items from your checklist and store them in a designated area at your home. Make sure to include enough food and water to sustain each family member for three days, accounting for any dietary restrictions or unique needs your family may have such as infant formula, pet supplies, or medical equipment. Also, put together a 3-minute "go bag" when you need to evacuate quickly. A preparedness backpack (a "go bag") is available to purchase at cost, online at the City of Temecula E-Store or at City Hall.
3. Store water safely: It's crucial to have an adequate supply of safe drinking water. You can store clean water in containers specifically designed for long-term storage or purchase commercially bottled water. Aim for one gallon of water per person per day.
4. Rotate and check supplies regularly: Check your emergency supply kit periodically to ensure that all items are in good condition and have not expired. Remember to rotate perishable items like food, medication, and batteries regularly to maintain their effectiveness.
5. Prepare for power outages: In case of power outages, it's essential to have alternative light sources like flashlights, lanterns, and extra batteries. Keep your phones charged and consider having a portable charger.
6. Understand local forms of communication: The City posts "Alerts" on our website and Facebook page first, and if an incident escalates to a larger citywide emergency event, then other forms of communication will be used:
- Website: TemeculaCA.gov - Look for an "Alert" at the top of the page during emergencies.
- Social Media: Follow us @CityofTemecula on Facebook and Instagram.
- Phone Alerts: Sign up at TemeculaCA.gov/Alerts. *You must use an address within the City boundaries. If you do not have one, use your place of business if within the City, City Hall, or a City Park address. Also, it is a good idea to add 951-506-5111 to your phone contacts so the Phone Alert does not appear as "potential spam" on your screen.
- Recorded Message: Dial 951-506-5111 (this number may also be used to call/text citizens who signed up for Phone Alerts).
- Temecula TV: TemeculaCA.gov/TV
- Wireless Emergency Alerts: Auto text to cell phones (no need to sign up). The City of Temecula is an authorized sender of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) which sends a text warning directly to mobile devices in the case of significant event or disaster. You do not have to sign up for this system.
- Emergency Alert System: Radio & TV interruption for information. Emergency Alert System (EAS), The County of Riverside has the capability to interrupt radio and television broadcasts across the media market to deliver safety instructions. The National Weather Service is the agency that most often activates the EAS system within Riverside County. Currently, this system can only refine the alert area to the entire County of Riverside, not specifically Temecula.
-Aaron Adams, City Manager
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State of the City 2023 Online
Did you miss the State of the City by Mayor Zak Schwank? You can still watch the presentation online here.
We also have photos available on the City's Flickr from the event.
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Council Spotlight
Tune in to watch Council Spotlight.
In this episode, Council Member Brenden Kalfus talks about the City of Temecula Fire Department's ISO rating of 2, placing Temecula in the top 7% for Fire Suppression capabilities in the United States, and how this may positively affect home/business insurance premiums in Temecula.
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Traffic Alert This Week!
Sun - Thurs, August 27-31, Each Night
Northbound I-15 and I-215 Lane and Ramp Closures Between Rancho California Rd and Murrieta Hot Springs Rd
Work continues on the FVP Phase 2 Improvement Project. City contractors are finishing up work on the I-215 detour connector, resulting in the following nighttime closures:
- 9pm - 6am: NB I-15 Alternating Lane Closures (minimum 1 lane open at all times)
- 10pm - 6am: NB I-215 Alternating Lane Closures (minimum 1 lane open at all times)
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10pm - 6am: Winchester Road On-Ramps to I-15 FULL Closure (both on-ramps)
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9pm - 6am: Murrieta Hot Springs Off-Ramp from I-15 FULL Closure
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10pm - 6am: Murrieta Hot Springs Off-Ramp from I-215 FULL Closure
Detour routes and signs will be provided to guide drivers. Please plan accordingly and remember to reduce your speed in the work zone.
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New Traffic Signal is being installed at Butterfield Stage Road and Avenida Lestonnac
Expect periodic lane closures until mid-September, during working hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
You can find other "Traffic Restrictions In Progress" at the TRIP report webpage.
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New Dog Park at the Mike Naggar Community Park
29119 Margarita Road
A new dog park is planned for the Mike Naggar Community Park (MNP) projected to be completed in 2024. This new 33,000 square foot dog park includes: small dog pen, a large dog pen, seating area covered by shade structures, drinking fountains, irrigated landscaping, perimeter chain-link fence with a gate, lighting, and refuse areas.
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Up next! Streets on the list for resurfacing this Fall include areas near Rancho Vista and within Los Ranchitos HOA... See maps below: | | |
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Senior Health & Safety
Resource Forum
Tomorrow!
Wednesday, August 30, 10am
Temecula Community Center 28816 Pujol Street
Come learn about safety and wellness resources with Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington and Temecula Mayor Zak Schwank.
Learn about easy budget friendly emergency preparedness and healthy aging and wellness. Participants will receive a free first aid kit and mini phone charger (1 per household, while supplies last).
For more information on this event, please call 951-694-6464.
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National Emergency Preparedness Fair
Monday, September 9, 9am-1pm
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and we are having a fair to celebrate. Meet local disaster service workers, learn about emergency preparation, and enjoy free children's activities.
For more information, visit TemeculaCA/gov.TCSD.
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September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Monday, September 11, 6pm
Temecula Duck Pond (corner of Rancho California and Ynez Roads)
Please join the City of Temecula as we remember and honor those we lost. Guests are invited to leave a message in our Keepsake Journal and take a quiet moment of reflection followed by light refreshments.
Note, parking and seating are limited.
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College & Vocational Invitational
Saturday, September 23, 10am-2pm
The Promenade Mall (40820 Winchester Road)
This annual event is the opportunity for students to speak with representatives from over 300 California-based and out-of-state colleges, universities, vocational schools, and military institutions.
Visit TemeculaCA.gov/CollegeFair for more information, or email WorkPrograms@TemeculaCA.gov.
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Teen Zone Now Open
Temecula Community Recreation Center (CRC)
30875 Rancho Vista Road
The Teen Zone is a safe and fun place for teens to beat the heat and hang out with friends. There are a variety of fun and exciting daily activities for 6th through 12th graders to enjoy video games, board games, air hockey, movies, ping pong, crafts and more. Annual memberships are only $1.
To register and view more information, including hours of operation and a daily schedule of activities, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TeenZone.
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Blood Drive at City Hall
Wednesday, September 13th
(other dates available too)
10am-4pm
City Hall Conference Center
41000 Main Street
The City of Temecula has partnered with the America Red Cross to host this blood drive. Participants must make an appointment before donating.
Click here to schedule your blood donation.
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Riverside County Human Resources Hotline 888-201-5950
Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
The Riverside County Workforce Development Board's Employer Services Team has a Human Resources Hotline that provides no cost expert advice in the areas of hiring and firing best practices, paid sick leave laws, wage & hour laws, employee handbook policies, human resources compliance, accommodations in the workplace.
To learn about all of the services and incentives this team provides to the business community through all phases of workforce needs -- growing, training, downsizing, visit their website here.
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Commissioner Applications are due by September 30, 2023, and available online here. | |
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Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Here's an example of the training you can expect.
Ten members of the Temecula Citizen Corps (TCC) and the Temecula Emergency Manager participated in a Riverside County CERT Field Day exercise that was hosted by the City of Riverside. Approximately 80 CERT-trained volunteers from 20 communities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties participated in this exercise to practice and to broaden the emergency response capabilities of volunteers who prepare to assist our communities in case of a disaster within their respective communities. The event took place at the Riverside City Fire Department training facility on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Participants in the Field Day learned and practiced advanced cribbing skills to rescue survivors trapped in challenging situations. They also practiced their search and rescue skills in a sophisticated exercise by searching a darkened multiple room building to find and rescue the sole survivor. Refresher training on the use of a fire extinguisher and other basic CERT skills were also included in the exercises.
Temecula Citizen Corps mission “... harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make Temecula safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues and disasters of all kinds”.
For more information, visit the Temecula Citizen Corps webpage.
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Rancho California Water District Leak Notification Program
If you’ve received a leak alert from Rancho Water, you may be wondering what the first step is to fixing that leak and avoiding costly damage and a high water bill. Rancho Water has a new video that can help you – from locating and isolating the link, to fixing it yourself or knowing when to call a professional.
Visit RanchoWater.com/Leaks for the full video and other leak resources that can get you on your way to a quick fix.
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