FOUR STEPS TO PREPAREDNESS!

4 cups chopped unpeeled sugar pumpkin

It is time to start thinking about what to do in an emergency before it happens. You can be better prepared for the next disaster by following these four guidelines:

15 sage leaves

½ cup pumpkin seeds (from sugar pumpkin or pre bagged)

6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Have A Plan

2 ½ Tbsp. honey

1 ½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. black pepper

3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

5 oz. mixed baby greens

A good place to begin is by writing a Family Emergency Plan that includes every member of your household, including pets. Learn the location of your utility meters and shut off valves. Identify the threats in your area and meeting places for your household members. For more web based assistance, go to www.ready.gov and go to Make a Plan.

Crumbled goat cheese & Sweetened dried cranberries to taste

Keep Supplies

Greta Goldshtein, PharmD, APh

It’s been one year since COVID-19 changed lives and disrupted health routines.

DIRECTIONS:

A disaster supply kit is any pre-assembled group of items that will improve the health and safety of your family and pets during a disaster. Keep 10 to 30 days of essential supplies in your home, work, car, or school.

Stay Informed

Toss sugar pumpkin, sage leaves, pumpkin seeds, 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 425°F until the pumpkin is tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cool for 10 minutes.

It is important to know how you will be notified before, during, and after an emergency. Remember that a battery powered weather or car radio may be the easiest way to listen to emergency broadcasts. Register for Hidden Hill’s notifications through the Blackboard Connect system at www.hiddenhills.bbcportal.com. Register for L.A. County’s notification system at Alert.lacounty.gov. For updates after a disaster, there are websites through the National Weather Service www.noaa.gov and L.A. County at www.lacounty.info

To make the dressing, whisk remaining 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 Tbsp. honey, and remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.

Combine mixed baby greens, goat cheese, cranberries, roasted pumpkin, and seeds on a large serving platter. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve. HH

Get Involved

Always dial 911 because you may be the first person to spot an emergency or notify authorities. Never assume others have called and keep in mind, each call received may provide additional needed information. Your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or Neighborhood Watch network can help provide reliable information or assistance after a disaster to decrease dependence on first responders.