Tag: preparation
The Thanksgiving Prep Chaos Begins
UNITED STATES—It is almost here. In less than a week, Thanksgiving will be fast upon us and the stress starts to kick into full...
Thanksgiving Is Coming!
UNITED STATES—November may have just kicked off but think carefully because in about two weeks the biggest cooking day of the year will be...
WeHo Participates In Great CA Shakeout Earthquake Drill
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood announced on its social media platform that it will participate in the Great California Shakeout Earthquake Drill on...
Great Shakeout Drill On October 17
SANTA MONICA—On Thursday, October 17, the city of Santa Monica will participate in the Great Shakeout Drill.
At 10:17 a.m. (local time) on Thursday, individuals...
CERT Training Cancelled For Lack Of Enrollment
MALIBU—The city of Malibu reported on its Facebook page on September 4 that it’s Community Emergency Response Team training scheduled September 5 through October...
Having Dinner Early?
UNITED STATES—What time is dinner? I am sure I’m not the only person that hears that phrase in the household, but it’s a fair...
School Lunch Preparation
UNITED STATES—The time has come America. Yes, the kids are heading back to school and with them heading back to school that means parents...
Job Interview Jitters
UNITED STATES—What is going on with the youngsters today? I recently heard about a trend where some Gen Z are taking their parents with...
Hurricane Season Starts June 1… Are You Prepared?
UNITED STATES—Readers: This is Toni King’s annual reminder about preparing for a natural disaster or other emergency. It is a rerun, adapted from the...
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 11
BEVERLY HILLS—On Saturday, May 11, the city of Beverly Hills will host Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. The event will transpire from 9 a.m. to...
How To Prepare To Climb Kilimanjaro
UNITED STATES—As a seasoned traveler seeking adventure, I couldn't resist the allure of Mount Kilimanjaro. This iconic mountain in Tanzania stands at a breathtaking...
LAFD Highlight New Tools 30 Years After Northridge Earthquake
SHERMAN OAKS—January 17, 2024, marked 30 years since the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Northridge that left 57 people dead and caused major...
Confused Over Medicare’s Turning 65 Rule?
UNITED STATES—Toni, my issue regarding how to enroll in Medicare is different from any enrollment problem that I have read in the Toni Says...
Strong El Nino Weather Pattern Expected This Winter In Malibu
MALIBU—The city of Malibu is offering guidance to help community members prepare for the predicted El Niño weather patterns and possible damaging weather conditions...
The Thanksgiving Rush Begins
UNITED STATES—I swear it seems as soon as Halloween comes and goes, Thanksgiving is literally right behind. We’re less than a week away from...
The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill October 19
MALIBU—The city of Malibu will participate in the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” for the Great ShakeOut, the world’s largest simultaneous earthquake preparedness drill,...
Prepare For Wildfires, Disasters With Malibu’s Next CERT Training Course
MALIBU—The city of Malibu is offering the next round of the highly popular Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The series of seven classes...
City Hosts Multi-Agency Exercise Based On A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake
MALIBU—As part of its ongoing emergency preparedness efforts, Malibu conducted a multi-agency earthquake exercise on January 19 at Malibu City Hall based on the...
Turkey Day Preparations America
UNITED STATES—I seriously have no idea what it is about the month of November, but it seems like if you blink it flies by....
Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill On October 20
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Following recognition of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) “National Preparedness Month” in September, West Hollywood will participate in the Great California ShakeOut...
