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ShakeOut Drill Is Next Week

Held on the third Thursday of October each year, the Great California ShakeOut is the largest preparedness event in U.S. history. Coming up next week,...

A Disaster Warning: Do Not Wait

  September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, a reminder that we must all take action to be prepared. Not just for today but for...

In Case a Disaster Strikes

Culver City has been taking mitigation efforts in preparation for the winter season.  There is a greater than 95 percent chance of a strong...

Fire Department Hosts Free CPR Training

In an effort to promote community resilience in the event of a disaster, the Fire Dept. will be hosting a free  community CPR (Cardiopulmonary...

It’s Earthquake Preparedness Month

Families, neighbors and community members need to come together to help prepare for any eventuality. The city of Culver City emphasizes the need for people...

Tomorrow Is the Great ShakeOut

Culver City will conduct its annual community-wide disaster drill tomorrow evening in observance of the California Great ShakeOut. Celebrating 10 years of successful community participation and preparedness. There will be two opportunities to observe the ShakeOut.

Great ShakeOut Is Next Week — Are You Disaster Ready?

The Great California ShakeOut – held on the third Thursday of October every year -- is the largest preparedness event in U.S. history. In Culver City, it will be next week, Thursday, Oct. 16.

Preparing for a Disaster (Drill) Tonight at 7

Tonight is the night, regardless of the rainy, chilly weather.

At 7 this evening, the city of Culver City will conduct its 5th annual Community-Wide Disaster Drill.

Culver City’s 2nd Disaster Drill Is Only Hours Away



Tonight at 7 o’clock, the city of Culver City, the Police Dept., and the Fire Dept. will be ready to stage the second annual Community-Wide Disaster Drill.

Working Together

As everyone knows, disasters can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate or they can confine you to your home. Families can — -and do — cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. As a member of the city’s team and in preparation tonight’s drill, residents have been asked to prepare and/ to review their Family Disaster Plan and Supply Kit. Knowing what to do is the best protection, and it is every person’s responsibility.