TehachaPod

David Shaw from the Tehachapi Valley C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) talks to the TehachaPod team about how to get your family ready for possible future disaster events. Living in Tehachapi we have recently had earthquakes, wildfires, P.S.P.S. events, snow storms, flash flooding and even civil unrest in Kern County. Do you have a plan for the next disaster event? We talk about preparing your family and how C.E.R.T. can help you with that planning. C.E.R.T. is a FEMA sponsored national program.

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David Shaw from the Tehachapi Valley C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) talks to the TehachaPod team about how to get your family ready for possible future disaster events. Living in Tehachapi we have recently had earthquakes, wildfires, P.S.P.S. events, snow storms, flash flooding and even civil unrest in Kern County.  Do you have a plan for the next disaster event? We talk about preparing your family and how C.E.R.T. can help you with that planning. C.E.R.T. is a FEMA sponsored national program.

https://tehachapicacert.samariteam.com/

www.LiveUpTehachapi.com

Southern California Edison joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Tehachapi region. Cal Rossi from SCE provides an update on what SCE has done to improve the infrastructure for the greater Tehachapi area and what to expect. We recap last years events, the problems, our community voice and how SCE responded to the issues. Wildfire season is upon us year round in Tehachapi, SCE has been upgrading poles to composite and fire prevention treated materials plus adding insulated lines to further decrease the chance of starting a wildfire following an extreme wind event. The work is in progress and will continue for the foreseeable future in our area. Sign up for alerts and rebates www.SCE.com/Wildfire

Southern California Edison joins the TehachaPod crew to talk about Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the Tehachapi region. Cal Rossi from SCE provides an update on what SCE has done to improve the infrastructure for the greater Tehachapi area and what to expect. We recap last years events, the problems, our community voice and how SCE responded to the issues.  Wildfire season is upon us year round in Tehachapi, SCE has been upgrading poles to composite and fire prevention treated materials plus adding insulated lines to further decrease the chance of starting a wildfire following an extreme wind event.  The work is in progress and will continue for the foreseeable future in our area. Sign up for alerts and rebates www.SCE.com/Wildfire

The TehachaPod crew (Key Budge & Corey Costelloe) are joined in studio by Cerro Coso Colleges Lisa Stephens and Kristen Hanley who share what our college has to offer.

High school students can obtain college units while in high school in the Duel Enrollment Program. Adults can go back and finish their education, also learning vocational trade skills and certifications are all available at Cerro Coso College.

www.CerroCoso.EDU

The TehachaPod crew (Key Budge & Corey Costelloe) are joined in studio by Cerro Coso Colleges Lisa Stephens and Kristen Hanley who share what our college has to offer.

High school students can obtain college units while in high school in the Duel Enrollment Program. Adults can go back and finish their education, also learning vocational trade skills and certifications are all available at Cerro Coso College.

www.CerroCoso.EDU

Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti (HCBB.com) joined the TehachaPod crew to talk about the importance of donating blood during the COVID-19 Crisis. We also cover platelet and plasma donations and why there is a need in our community. The most recent Tehachapi City council meeting is also talked about, plus upcoming events and episode topics.

TehachaPod is asking for military family "shout outs" for their loved ones serving currently or for a veteran who has served our country by emailing [email protected]

Houchin Community Blood Bank's Yessica Diaz-Conti (HCBB.com) joined the TehachaPod crew to talk about the importance of donating blood during the COVID-19 Crisis. We also cover platelet and plasma donations and why there is a need in our community. The most recent Tehachapi City council meeting is also talked about, plus upcoming events and episode topics.

TehachaPod is asking for military family "shout outs" for their loved ones serving currently or for a veteran who has served our country by emailing [email protected]

Tehachapi businesswoman Barb Villasenor joins the TehachaPod crew for a discussion about what the COVID-19 shutdown has meant to her an independent contractor and when she hopes to get back to work.

As local salons and barber shops are allowed to open, not all aspects of those businesses can start up again.

We also talk about upcoming Tehachapi events including the 4th of July Fireworks Display and other changes to events.

Tehachapi businesswoman Barb Villasenor joins the TehachaPod crew for a discussion about what the COVID-19 shutdown has meant to her an independent contractor and when she hopes to get back to work.

As local salons and barber shops are allowed to open, not all aspects of those businesses can start up again.

We also talk about upcoming Tehachapi events including the 4th of July Fireworks Display and other changes to events.