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Get Ready – El Niño Is Coming by Annick J. Downhower National
When Paul Revere made his famous ride announcing, “The Redcoats are coming, the Redcoats are coming…,” the colonists who heard it were prepared. Recently, weather forecasters have been saying, “El Niño is coming.” What does
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that mean? And, what plans should Southern Californians make? El Niño is a weather pattern caused by warming ocean water, occurring every 2 to 7 years. In some parts of the world, such as Australia, El Niño brings drought and wildfires. In California, it delivers heavy rains. This weather phenomenon was originally noticed by South American fishermen. They named it El Niño, meaning the baby boy and referring to the baby Jesus, because it took place near Christmas. In California, the possibility of El Niño’s rains will be welcome due to current drought conditions. However, if there will be heavy downpours, residents need to gear up. The following are El Niño preparation tips: For yourself: Have a reliable umbrella, a good raincoat/ jacket, and rain shoes. You haven’t needed these much in recent years,
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but now you may. Keep an umbrella in your car’s trunk in case a storm hits unexpectedly. For your car: Visibility is crucial during storms. When did you replace your windshield wipers? If you can’t remember, it’s probably time. Check your headlights and remember to turn them on while driving in the rain; it’s the law. Also, inspect your tires. If the tread is low,
replace them. This safety measure can prevent hydroplaning. Remember, the DMV recommends driving under the speed limit during rain and keeping extra distance from the car ahead of you. Two weeks ago, during the September 15 storm, the CHP had to deal with 527 accidents on local highways. Slowing down and driving courteously saves lives and avoids costly auto body
repairs. For your home: Clean debris from your rain gutters so they can do their job. The same advice goes for outside drains on your property. Make sure they’re cleared so you won’t end up with a flooded patio/yard. If you’re aware of leaks on your roof or around your windows, get them patched or repaired now so you won’t have to worry about damage or mildew/fungus. Also, stock your flashlights/camping lanterns with fresh batteries in case a storm knocks out the electricity. For the yard: Remove dead tree limbs. If wind accompanies El Niño’s rainstorms, you don’t want damage from a falling branch. Consider investing in a rain barrel to collect water for use in the yard between storms. When gardening, don’t blow/sweep waste into storm drains. They keep the street and your property
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Lincoln Training Center is glad to take part in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The purpose of NDEAM is to educate the public about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "My disability is one part of who I am." "This year's theme encapsulates the important message that people with disabilities are just that - people," said Jennifer Sheehy, acting assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. "And like all people, we are the sum of many parts, including our work experiences. Disability is an important perspective we bring to the table, but, of course, it's not the only one." Caron Nunez, president of Lincoln Training Center,
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said, "Lincoln Training Center is proud to be a part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We want to show the community the quality work that indi-
viduals with disabilities can when Congress enacted a produce." law declaring the first week The history of National in October each year "NaDisability Employment tional Employ the Physically Awareness Month National Disability continued on page 6 traces back to 1945,