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Propane Tank Maintenance July 2018

Propane Tank Maintenance
July 30, 2018 – July 31, 2018

Fallbrook Propane will be performing tank maintenance on Monday, July 30 and Tuesday, July 31 from 9 pm until 4 am.

The tanks are located in the western parking lot of the Pala Casino.

During this time, you will see flames. DO NOT BE ALARMED. The Pala Fire Department is working closely with Fallbrook Propane to ensure the safety of Pala residents and Pala Casino patrons.

Contact the Pala Fire Department with questions or concerns: 760-742-1632.

Pala Cool Zones

Pala Cool Zones
Pala Fire Department
Pala Fitness Center

During excessive heat, Pala has established two cool zones:

Pala Fire Department: Training Room or Main Station (depending on meetings)

Pala Fitness Center: Break Room or Basketball Courts

Call the Pala Fire Department at 760-742-1632 or the Pala Fitness Center at 760-891-3503 for more information.

Pala Band of Mission Indians California Pala Notice

Public Notice: Excessive Heat Warning for July 24 to July 26, 2018

Southern California is under an excessive heat warning until this Thursday night, with temperatures for Pala forecast into the 100s. During heat waves, limit your activities and avoid going outdoors. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, caffeine-free fluids (water is best). Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. If you don’t have air conditioning,  you can go to one of Pala’s two cool zones at the Pala Fitness Center or the Pala Fire Department. Make sure to check in on vulnerable populations, especially young children, the disabled, and the elderly, and get them to cool zones if necessary. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and how to treat them. The guide below explains the symptoms and treatments for both. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency, so if you suspect you or someone else is succumbing to the heat, don’t take any chances – CALL 911!

Periods of excessive heat are becoming more common as our climate changes. Be prepared, don’t take unnecessary risks, check on others, and stay safe!

Annual Water Quality Report (2017)

Every year, all public water supply systems must develop and send out a CCR (Consumer Confidence Report), which describes the water quality of their system’s tap water. This report must be delivered by June 30th of each year. The report covers Pala’s drinking (tap) water quality from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.

Grilling Safety

There’s nothing like outdoor grilling. It’s one of the most popular ways to cook food. But a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. They can be very hot, causing burn injuries. Follow these simple tips, and you will be on the way to safe grilling!

Pool and Water Safety

Pala is dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries to children on the reservation. Childhood drownings are 100% preventable. If you make smart, common-sense changes to safeguard your backyard pool, teach your children water safety, and learn how to react in a water emergency, together, we can prevent drownings.