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Did you miss the Great ShakeOut? Sign up now at www.shakeout.org/register so you can be ready for next October 15th! View the video of the first ever "Great Online #ShakeOut" at their page's "Live" tab: http://Facebook.com/greatshakeout/live. It features a drill presentation from various experts and officials, and key resources and videos useful to earthquake preparedness and mitigation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2020 DMV Encourages Renewing License Online, Expands Eligibility Sacramento The California Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging eligible Californians to renew their driver license online including drivers whose temporary extensions expire July 31. ... You can find the full News Release here: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/

We hope everyone and their loved ones are well. Just a reminder to maintain and keep up our emergency kits in case of earthquakes or other emergencies. Here is an updated link with some ideas: https://www.ready.gov/kit

Make Applying for a REAL ID Part of Your U.S. Vacation Plans! Starting in October, the federal government will require that everyone who wants to fly within the U.S. have a REAL ID or other accepted form of identification, such as a passport or military ID. To get your REAL ID, you have to come to a DMV office and provide specific documents. DMV is reminding Californians to make getting their REAL ID the first step in any vacation plan.... So plan ahead for that vacation. Go online now at REALID.dmv.ca.gov and fill out the REAL ID application, then visit a DMV office near you while wait times are short.

New Year - New Laws! NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS Along with the upcoming REAL ID federal enforcement (10/01/20), the DMV wants to inform Californians about several new state laws or changes to existing law that took effect January 1, 2020.... -Ban on Selling DMV Appointments (AB 317, Diep): Makes it unlawful for any person to sell, or offer for sale, an appointment with the DMV. -Clean Air Vehicle Decals for Low-Income Californians (SB 957, Lara 2018): Allows certain used vehicles that were previously issued a green or white clean air vehicle decal to receive another clean air vehicle decal, granting access to high occupancy vehicle lanes until January 1, 2024. To qualify, the vehicle must have a new owner whose income is 80 percent or less than the statewide medium income. -Repeal of Driver License Actions Based on Non-Driving Offenses (SB 485, Beall): Eliminates courts’ authority to suspend, revoke, restrict or order the DMV to delay the driving privilege of a person convicted of prostitution, vandalism or other non-driving offenses. -Extension of Pilot Program for Registration Alternatives (AB 1614, Gipson): Extends the pilot program evaluating the use of alternatives to license plates and registration cards until January 1, 2021. -Driver License Extension for Members of U.S. Foreign Service and Spouse (SB 267, Wieckowski): Extends the validity of a driver license for a person in the United States Foreign Service or their spouse for the period of their service and up to 30 days following their return to California. -Operation of Motorized Scooters (AB 1810, Committee on Transportation): Removes motorized scooters from the list of vehicles requiring a Class M2 driver license or permit, thus allowing a person with a valid driver license or permit of any class to operate a motorized scooter. -Rules for Passing Waste Service Vehicles (AB 2115, Santiago 2018): Requires a driver approaching or passing a stopped waste service vehicle to make a lane change into an available lane adjacent to the waste service vehicle and pass at a safe distance, with due regard for safety and traffic conditions, except as specified. https://www.dmv.ca.gov//d/detail/pubs/newsrel/2019/2019_68

Please join us at the world Premier screening of: The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert DVD Date: January 16, 2020... Place: Old World Village Festival Hall 7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (~20 min from NAMM Show) Time: Doors open 7:00 pm/ screening at 8:00 pm Admission fee: $10 For Tickets: https://keithemersonfilm.brownpapertickets.com The much awaited screening of the live footage of The Keith Emerson Tribute Concert that was held on May 28, 2016 - a little over two months after his death on March 11, 2016. Highly regarded world renowned musicians from rock, prog and jazz field - and true friends of KEITH EMERSON (1944-2016) of ELP/ Emerson, Lake & Palmer at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles to pay tribute and shared the memories of their beloved friend, inspiration, loving father and partner. All musicians and production staff donated their time, money and talents to make this concert possible. This was a concert done by his friends and loved ones purely out of love. The result was soul shaking. We undoubtedly felt Keith’s presence there. Please join us for this very first showing of the incredible and emotional performances by the world’s top players who loved Keith and his music. PERFORMERS: Eddie Jobson (U.K./ Roxy Music) Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) Steve Lukather (TOTO) Steve Porcaro (Toto) Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan / Doobie Bros.) Vinnie Colaiuta (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa) Cj Vanston (Spinal Tap) Brian Auger (Oblivion Express) Karma Auger Rachel Flowers Philippe Saisse (Al Dimeola) Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr) Keith Emerson Band Marc Bonilla (Keith Emerson Band / Toy Matinee) Troy Luccketta (Tesla, Three Fates Project) Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa) Travis Davis (Keith Emerson Band) Mick Mahan (Pat Benatar) @ (Boys Club / Dragonchoir) Jonathan Sindelman (Alan White Band) Maestro Terje Mikkelsen (Three Fates Project) Rick Livingstone (The Best) Kae Matsumoto (Kae M Black) Ed Roth (Boys Club/CTA) This is the only scheduled screening at this moment, so don’t miss. Some of the musicians who performed in the concert will be present at the screening. The admission fee covers the expenses of the screening, and for the production and distribution of the DVD. Any surplus will be donated to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. Thanks to Brian Kehew, Marc Bonilla, Gregory Hockman, and Old World Village for making this screening possible. Media inquiry: Mari Kawaguchi [email protected] (Manticore vs. Tarkus artwork by Jerry LoFaro) #keithemerson

The top three days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day, and New Year's Eve. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Consider using battery-operated flameless candles. Information from FEMA & the U.S. Fire Administration

Safe & Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you and yours.

Recently launched: The California Earthquake Early Warning System-marries a smartphone application with traditional alert and warning delivery methods such as Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The system uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and notifies you in real time. More details at: https://earthquake.ca.gov/

Let's all try to find additional ways to be prepared! Check your app store: Earthquake -American Red Cross Help keep your family safe in severe weather, man made/natural hazards with Emergency by the American Red Cross.

We had a reminder yesterday to have a plan and take action to be prepared. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Are you planning to travel outside of the United States this summer? Why is travel medical insurance important? Sickness, Accident and Medical Evacuation Benefits During your trip or international experience, you may need to see a doctor, have a prescription filled, receive care at a hospital, or deal with an unexpected medical emergency. Remember:... Domestic health coverage may have limited coverage for illnesses or injuries incurred outside the United States. Some plans will cover such expenses, but at a reduced rate. Most health plans do not cover medical evacuation, which can cost $200,000 or more. The cost is minimal when compared to the benefits you can receive and the peace of mind while on vacation. You can visit diai.com, go to the "Get a Quote" tab, and scroll down to the HTH Worldwide Health Insurance and Assistance for International Travel link. Or you can use this direct link below: https://www.hthtravelinsurance.com//pu/quote/quote_upd.cfm

California's 2019 Tsunami Preparedness Week is March 25-29, 2019 https://www.tsunamizone.org/california/

New Year: New laws/changes to existing laws from the DMV https://www.dmv.ca.gov//d/detail/pubs/newsrel/2018/2018_90

Here are some important insurance tips from CDI and NBC LA for those impacted by the #CampFire & #WoolseyFire. Use your smartphone for a home inventory, or CDI's guide: http://bit.ly/2htMRPP