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Disaster Preparedness

The City of Canyon Lake has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas of the City in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child or evacuation notices).

The system is capable of dialing 50,000 phone numbers per hour. It then delivers our recorded message to a live person or an answering machine, making three attempts to connect to any number.

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THIS SYSTEM WILL ONLY BE USED FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES.

Examples of times when the CodeRED system could be utilized: Drinking water contamination, Utility outage, Evacuation notice & route, Missing person, Fires or Floods, Bomb threat, Hostage situation, Chemical spill or Gas leak, and other emergency incidents where rapid and accurate notification is essential for life safety.

The City of Canyon Lake has a very active Emergency Preparedness Committee that helps coordinate the state and county and local regulations that will help keep the city functioning during a state of emergency. There are plans for emergency shelters, food and provisions, cots and blankets, and medical supplies. The Canyon Lake Community Church serves as the main shelter by way of their gymnasium where restroom and kitchen facilities are available.

There is a field treatment center already set up in Canyon Lake at the East Port where injured parties will be put for triage and help. All the supplies are gathered and stored nearby for this center.

This committee needs volunteers of every type from those who would like to learn ham radio operation to those who can help in a shelter. The City welcomes your involvement in this process. Training is available and we invite you to attend one of their open public meetings where you will learn how you can get involved in your community with this vital function.

Emergency Preparedness for Pets

Earthquakes, land slides, floods, wildfires, hazardous material spills - disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. If you think you will never have to evacuate, you may be tragically mistaken. It is imperative that you make preparations to evacuate your pets as well as yourself and your family. There are steps that you can take to be better prepared to care for your pets in a disaster.

Committee Goals and Objectives

Click here to view the Canyon Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee Goals and Objectives.

ESP Focus Newsletter

Check out this month's ESP Focus Newsletter for key survival tips and Please feel free to call City Hall at 951-244-2955 for further contact information and ways you can get involved!

Area Map and Quick Reference Guide

Click here for an informational Area Map and a Quick Reference Guide of what to do in case of an emergency.

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