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With two earthquakes striking the Bay Area overnight, just three days before the 30-year anniversary of the Loma Prieta quake, it’s an important reminder for all Californians to prepare.
State Fund’s Earthquake Safety Resource Center, available at SafeAtWorkCA.com, provides materials to help employers and employees learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Visitors will find preparedness checklists, information on what to do in specific situations, and tips on how to prepare their workplace for an earthquake.
We’re also encouraging all Californians to join the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, to practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” method, proven to be the best way to protect yourself during an earthquake.
“Given the recent earthquakes in the Bay area, we’d like to remind California businesses of the importance of preparing your workplace and your employees for the next event,” said State Fund Senior Vice President of Safety and Health Services Lauren Mayfield. “We’ve recently added to the resources at SafeAtWorkCA.com to help keep California workers safe before, during, and after an earthquake.”
To find free, comprehensive workplace safety resources, including the new Earthquake Resource Center, visit https://safeatworkca.com/.
For more information about State Fund, visit https://www.statefundca.com/.
State Fund’s Earthquake Safety Resource Center, available at SafeAtWorkCA.com, provides materials to help employers and employees learn what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Visitors will find preparedness checklists, information on what to do in specific situations, and tips on how to prepare their workplace for an earthquake.
We’re also encouraging all Californians to join the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, to practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” method, proven to be the best way to protect yourself during an earthquake.
“Given the recent earthquakes in the Bay area, we’d like to remind California businesses of the importance of preparing your workplace and your employees for the next event,” said State Fund Senior Vice President of Safety and Health Services Lauren Mayfield. “We’ve recently added to the resources at SafeAtWorkCA.com to help keep California workers safe before, during, and after an earthquake.”
To find free, comprehensive workplace safety resources, including the new Earthquake Resource Center, visit https://safeatworkca.com/.
For more information about State Fund, visit https://www.statefundca.com/.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP, a competitive grant program that incentivizes farmers to invest in irrigation water and energy efficiency.
Agricultural operations can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water.
Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Applications are due Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5 p.m. CDFA will hold three no-cost workshops to provide information on program requirements and the application process. Webinar participation is available, but applicants are encouraged to attend in person.
SWEEP application workshops:
Willows – Monday, Oct. 28
2 to 4 p.m.
Glenn County Office of Education
311 South Villa Ave.
Register for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1423354487948559883
Modesto – Tuesday, Oct. 29
10 a.m. to noon
Stanislaus County Agricultural Center
Harvest Hall, Room DE
3800 Cornucopia WayRegister for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3882162654329651469
Bakersfield – Wednesday, Oct. 30
9 to 11 a.m.
University of California Cooperative Extension
1031 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
Register for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6168234245452706317
Potential applicants should review the application materials posted on the SWEEP webpage at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep .
A list of CDFA-contracted technical assistance providers is also available on the SWEEP webpage.
These organizations are available to provide no-cost application assistance to farmers who would like to apply for a SWEEP award.
This round of SWEEP is authorized by the Budget Act of 2018 and funded through the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (SB-5).
Agricultural operations can apply for up to $100,000 for projects that involve improvements to irrigation systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save water.
Projects funded through SWEEP commonly include elements such as soil, plant or weather sensors; micro-irrigation systems; pump retrofits or replacements; renewable energy; and variable frequency drives – among others.
Applications are due Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5 p.m. CDFA will hold three no-cost workshops to provide information on program requirements and the application process. Webinar participation is available, but applicants are encouraged to attend in person.
SWEEP application workshops:
Willows – Monday, Oct. 28
2 to 4 p.m.
Glenn County Office of Education
311 South Villa Ave.
Register for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1423354487948559883
Modesto – Tuesday, Oct. 29
10 a.m. to noon
Stanislaus County Agricultural Center
Harvest Hall, Room DE
3800 Cornucopia WayRegister for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3882162654329651469
Bakersfield – Wednesday, Oct. 30
9 to 11 a.m.
University of California Cooperative Extension
1031 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
Register for webinar participation at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6168234245452706317
Potential applicants should review the application materials posted on the SWEEP webpage at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep .
A list of CDFA-contracted technical assistance providers is also available on the SWEEP webpage.
These organizations are available to provide no-cost application assistance to farmers who would like to apply for a SWEEP award.
This round of SWEEP is authorized by the Budget Act of 2018 and funded through the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 (SB-5).
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- Written by: California Department of Food and Agriculture
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