Santa Maria Releases Senior Emergency Preparedness Video
The city shares a new presentation on disaster readiness for local residents.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Safety
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The Santa Maria Public Library has released a video detailing essential emergency preparedness strategies for seniors. The presentation features guidance from the Santa Maria Fire Department on handling wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, and power outages.
Why it matters
Understanding how to effectively prepare for regional hazards is critical for the safety of senior residents. The information helps the community build resilience against local disasters.
The presentation is available on the city YouTube channel and broadcasts on Comcast Cable Channels 23 and 24. It provides expert advice based on 37 total years of combined experience in emergency services and the American Red Cross.
The players
Roy Dugger
An emergency services specialist with 17 years of experience with the city and 20 years with the American Red Cross.
Santa Maria Fire Department
The local agency responsible for providing emergency response and safety expertise for the Santa Maria community.
Santa Maria Public Library
A city facility that serves as a community hub for local programming and resource dissemination.
The details
Produced by the city communications team, the video covers safety protocols for wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, and power outages. It is also accessible through the City of Santa Maria TV app for convenient home viewing.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: The emergency preparedness presentation was hosted at the Santa Maria Public Library.
Seasonal Patterns
The city initiative aligns with the National Weather Service's Ready.gov preparedness guidelines by localizing disaster planning for residents. This effort follows the pattern set by national frameworks by delivering specific safety information to the community.
Residents can watch the instructional video on the city YouTube channel or via the City of Santa Maria TV app to learn how to prepare for local threats. The guide offers specific steps for securing homes and planning for events like wildfires or power outages.
The takeaway
Seniors should review the video to ensure they have an updated emergency plan for common local disasters. Implementing these safety measures now can significantly reduce risk during unexpected power outages or environmental emergencies.
Further reading
Find more local safety information in the Santa Maria Safety section.
More information
Access the full list of city emergency preparedness resources on the official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Noozhawk.
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