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Mariposa community responding to countywide incidents.
Monday, July 25 thru Sunday, July 31
EMS - 10
Fires - 4
Public Assists - 2
Auto Collisions - 0
Mariposa County Fire Department supports the county with 14 volunteer stations located throughout the county. If you are 18 years of age and possess a valid CA driver’s license, we would love to hear from you! Positions are available for fire, medical, and various support duties. No experience necessary – we will train you! – Please call (209) 966-4330 today for more information!
Take the Appropriate Steps to Stay Safe on the Road
Summertime means family road trips. If you’re planning on hitting the highway, these important car travel safety tips could help get you to your destination safely.
Carry a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk. Some items include:
- Jumper cables
- Flares or reflective triangle
- Flashlights: with extra batteries
- First Aid Kit: remember any necessary medications, baby formula and diapers if you have a small child
- Food: non-perishable food such as canned food, and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars
- Manual can opener
- Water: at least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days
- Basic toolkit: pliers, wrench, screwdriver
- Pet supplies: food and water
- Radio: battery or hand cranked
- Cat litter or sand: for better tire traction
- Shovel
- Ice scraper
- Clothes: warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change of clothes for the cold
- Blanketsor sleeping bags
- Charged Cell Phone and car charger
Prepare for the Unexpected
- Carry emergency contact card with names and phone numbers, and important documents or information you may need.
- Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive.
- Find out what disasters may occur in the place where you are traveling, especially if they are disasters you have never experienced before. Find out how you would get information in the event of a disaster (local radio systems, emergency alert systems).
- Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Travel and weather websites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety.
- Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low.