VIDEO. The City of Half Moon Bay, every three years, must update their building code, often enhancing parts of the California Building Code, to fit HMB better; local modification. Effective January 1st, 2019, new codes for energy conservation (solar panels, EV charging) and fire safety (garage to house safety) go into effect. A point system […]
Portable Generator Safety Tips ~ Carbon Monoxide, Transfer Switch, Backfeed, Noise
ARTICLE / VIDEO. Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, if you do not know how to use them properly, they can be dangerous. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help you determine what generator is best suited to your needs. Before using, read and follow […]
Recommend Goal Zero Yeti 400 Power Station + Boulder 50 Solar Kit
ARTICLE/ LINKS. $574.95. Rugged, durable, and rigid, the Boulder 50 Solar Panel collects serious power from the sun to charge the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Station with ease. Keep all your essential devices charged up and ready with this all-in-one solar power solution. WHAT CAN THE GOAL ZERO YETI 400 POWER? The Yeti […]
10 Things You Can Do Before the PGE ShutOff to Make the Shutoff More Comfortable
ARTICLE. Things To Do to Prepare. Charge your phone and every device, like your e-bike, HAM radio, FRS radio, batteries, you can TONIGHT! (in case there is cell service) Do LAUNDRY. Be comfortable. Stock up on FOODS that can be heated up on a camp stove (cans, dehydrates, dry goods). Water and sewer will continue […]
Cal Trans Says Gray Whale Cove Pedestrian Crossing Has Zero Impact on Environment
REPORT. Location: State Route 1 adjacent to the parking lot for Gray Whale Cove State Beach. Approximately .5 mile south of the Tom Lantos Tunnel at Devil’s Slide. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project involves modifications to the Gray Whale Cove State Beach parking lot off of Highway 1 and the pedestrian crossing from the parking […]
HMB Battalion Chief Dave Cosgrave is DUNKN’ Donuts NorCal Community Hero
PHOTO-ESSAY. 30 years in the making; our first CERT Rodeo. Dave Cosgrave was trained in CERT in 1999. 30 years later we finally are sponsored and look what we can do! Thanks to CERT, and much loved Facebook “We Love HMB” photographer, Greg Edwards for covering the event. Tina Ruddy (Dave’s left) is the franchise […]
CERT Field Operating Guide is Great for Triage ~ Buy One for Your CERT Bag
ARTICLE/ PHOTOS. Last weekend I taught Triage at the First Coastside CERT Rodeo.It took me a while to understand triage and it was hard to teach, for me. Coastside Half Moon Bay Cal Fire Battalion Chief Dave Cosgrave broke it down to: Green ~ Reserved for the “walking wounded” who will need medical care at some […]