Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network
The Mission of CVDPN is to prepare citizens of the Coachella Valley for catastrophic events by providing training, education, and networking
opportunities.
Cathedral City Fire Department
The Cathedral City Fire Department is the primary organization coordinating disaster preparedness and response within the City. The Department works in coordination and partnership with federal, state, county, and regional agencies and fulfills a wide variety of roles, from the field response to emergency incidents to operating the City EOC in supporting and recovering from major emergencies and disasters.
County Office of Emergency Services
County OES fulfills a wide variety of roles, from the field response to emergency incidents within the County to operating the County EOC in supporting and recovering from major emergencies and disasters.
Riverside University Health System – Public Health
The Riverside University Health System-Public Health oversees 19 branches with more than 50 programs to promote and protect the health of all County residents and visitors.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Cal OES has tips, tricks, brochures, and videos to help you learn what you can do around your home to ensure that you are ready for anything! Information to support and enhance all phases of emergency management which include Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. The site identifies several plans, guidance materials, support information, points of reference, and other materials to assist in the development of a successful all-encompassing preparedness program.
California Department of Health Services
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) mission is to protect and promote the health status of Californians through the financing and delivery of individual healthcare services. The DHCS finances and administers several individual healthcare service delivery programs, including the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal).
California Emergency Preparedness Office
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is the state health department for California, operating a range of programs to help ensure the health of all of our citizens. This includes preparing the state for public health emergencies such as natural disasters or other crises that are man-made, such as bioterrorism.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security is a composite of 22 agencies that has the mission to secure the nation from threats to the country with the goal of keeping America safe.
CDC Travelers’ Health offers information to assist travelers and their healthcare providers decide the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
Emergency Preparedness Guidance
We hope that each resident of Montage at Mission Hills recognizes that emergency events may occur and it is important to be prepared to be self-sufficient for several days. The Montage at Mission Hills Homeowners Association cannot provide for and/or safeguard the safety and security of Association members in the event of an emergency, nor is the Association obligated to do so under the CC&R’s and/or California Civil Code.
We cannot control natural disasters, emergencies or unexpected attacks, but the impact of a disaster can be reduced if we are all prepared. Regardless of the type of event the residents of Montage at Mission Hills must assume primary responsibility for being prepared and respond in a manner appropriate to the event. External assistance may be expected, but it should not be relied upon as emergency response organizations must prioritize their resources. In some instances, response by outside agencies may not be possible or realistic in terms of the event. Therefore, individual resident preparedness is the foundation of any Association emergency preparedness program and response.
A copy of the Montage at Mission Hills Homeowners Association Emergency Preparedness Guidelines can be viewed and downloaded by Clicking Here.
Personal and Family Preparation is Paramount
Each Association member is responsible for making his/her own preparations and/or taking precautions for an emergency. The Association strives to inform and encourage individuals to prepare their households. We will endeavor to provide information and web links on the montageatmissionhills.org that can be off assistance to residents in planning and preparing for an emergency response. We encourage residents to develop Neighbor to Neighbor relationships in preparing your personal response plan.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Montage at Mission Hills residents are encouraged to create there own informal neighborhood communication systems to ensure that they are aware of the emergency and the status of their neighbors. This system can be facilitated through an informal Neighbor Helping Neighbor system where residents are encouraged to self-structure and implement telephone calling lists and physical checks on neighbors identified as potentially needing assistance in an emergency. Consistent with the concept of “shelter in place” residents are encouraged to attempt to secure contact by telephone; however, direct contact will be appropriate in the event that telephone communications are not available consistent with safety and not in conflict with instructions from authorized public safety personnel.
Homeowner Earthquake Preparedness Checklists
Two Earthquake Supply Checklists are available for use in preparing your pets and family ready for the next earthquake.
Checklist With Kit Assembly Costs and Click Here
Earthquake Checklist Two Click Here.
Preparedness Checklist Three Click Here
Riverside County Early Warning Notification System for timely, helpful information
The County of Riverside has instituted a system that uses telephones to alert residents and businesses in Riverside County who are affected, threatened, or might be endangered by an emergency event or a disaster.
The system uses phone numbers in the region’s 9-1-1 database to contact listed and unlisted landline telephones. It is TTY/TDD capable. If the call is picked up by an answering machine, the system will leave a voice message.
Because the 9-1-1 database includes only landline numbers, other phone numbers must be registered. If you have a voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) or cellular telephone and want to be notified over the device, you must register those telephone numbers to be included in the notification system.
To register your VOIP or cellular telephone, please click the link below and complete the form. Each number will be added to the regional database within 60 days. It is important to note that each number registered can only be associated with one residential or business address in the system.
The telephone numbers you register below will be called only when a disaster or emergency affects the address associated with a telephone number.
Click here to enter your cell phone number.
Vial Of Life Program can be a lifesaver.
The Vial a Life program is nationally recognized as saving countless lives each year by providing emergency responders with life-saving medical information during an emergency. The program was first introduced to Montage at Mission Hills Residents at the 2015 General Membership meeting. Vial a Life is a form that is stored on or in your refrigerator. When emergency responders are called to your home, they will see the Vial a Life sticker on your front door and know to go to your refrigerator to get your important medical information.
- Fill out the Vial of Life form. A copy o the form can be viewed and downloaded by Clicking Here. Make blank copies of this form to keep your information current. Fill out both sides of the Vial of Life form. Answer all or any pertinent questions.
- Print and place a copy of the Vial of Life logo in the resealable plastic baggies to be clearly seen. A copy of the Vial of Life logo can be viewed and downloaded by Clicking Here. Place the form you filled out in the plastic bag. Seal the bag.You may also consider placing the following items in the baggie.
– Copy of EKG
– Living Will or Equivalent
– DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)
– Recent Picture of Yourself - Place the plastic bag on the refrigerator door or inside the refrigerator. You may want to securely tape the plastic baggie on the front of your refrigerator door. Tape the logo on your refrigerator – this could be on the front or side of the refrigerator, whichever is easiest for EMS personnel to see and access.
- Place another logo on the front door of your home. Place the logo on the front door so it can easily be seen by anyone responding to an emergency.
