Knowing your rights and staying prepared for wildfires
KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS
February 5, 202543m 20s
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Show Notes
As flames broke out across San Diego County in January, several neighborhoods were under evacuation orders.
Evacuating your home can be a scary and life-changing situation. Experts say it's essential to stay prepared.
On Midday Edition, we discuss essential rights for renters affected by the wildfires. Plus, how to care for a loved one or neighbor with dementia during an emergency.
Plus, the role incarcerated firefighters play in putting out wildfires across California.
Guests:
- Gilberto Vera, deputy attorney and director with Legal Aid Society of San Diego
- Brooke Martindale, CEO & founder of Cheer Home Care
- Keri Blakinger, staff writer for the LA Times
Resources:
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego
- Cheer Home Care
- Cheer's Dementia Caregiver Support
- What to pack in a go bag - Alzheimer's Association of San Diego
- Alzheimer's Association Trial Match
- Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - (800) 272-3900
- Alzheimer's San Diego
- San Diego County Caregiver Support
- UC San Diego Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
- Donate to Incarcerated Firefighters (Fund for Guaranteed Income)
- Anti-Recidivism Coalition Firefighter Fund