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Community Update
by Michael Contreras - Fire Chief
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When it’s cold outside, we turn to home furnaces, fireplaces, and space heaters to make life comfortable. However, each of these methods to warm your home comes with risks.
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The US Fire Administration’s data collection tells us that more home fires occur in winter than in any season. One in every seven home fires and one in every five home fire deaths involve heating equipment. The 2020 national estimates for residential building heating fires and losses show that there were:
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- 33,000 fires.
- 125 deaths.
- 575 injuries.
- $378,600,000 in dollar loss.
Cathedral City has had no fire fatalities during our colder months this season (10/01/22 through 2/01/23).
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From the spread of fire to carbon monoxide poisoning, education about fire safety is the key to risk reduction. Here are some tips to help you keep your family and property safe from heating fires.
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- Have furnaces serviced before winter arrives to ensure it is working properly.
- Make sure outside vents for your furnace, stove, fireplace, and gas dryer are clear of debris.
- Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any heat source.
- Plug only one heat-producing appliance (like a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.
- Install and maintain smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms are especially important during a loss of power when people may use alternate forms of heating equipment, portable generators, and candles.
- Use flashlights for emergency lighting and stock up on batteries.
- Have a qualified repair company or licensed electrician inspect water-damaged appliances and home wiring after a flood.
- Portable generators are useful during storms, but if not used safely, they can cause injury and death. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your home.
- When connecting appliances to generators, use grounded, heavy-duty extension cords to prevent electrical fires.
- Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
- Never use an oven or stovetop to heat your home.
- Never use candles for emergency lighting. Many things in your home can catch fire if they are too close to a candle's flame.
- Make sure your portable heater has a solid base, and base feet are not loose.
- Never fuel your generator while it is running.
- Don’t use a generator in a wet area.
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City of Cathedral City Celebrates Record Attendance at 2023 Taste of Jalisco Festival
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The City of Cathedral City is proud to announce record attendance at this past weekend's 7th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival in Downtown with estimated crowds of 15,000-20,000 attendees during the three-day event. The Taste of Jalisco Festival began as a celebration of our Sister City relationship with Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico formed back in November 1996. This year marked the …
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Taste of Jalisco Festival
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Record turnout this year.
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Band member jumps into the crowd to take selfies
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Carnival rides were a big hit this year
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February 14, 2023
Join yoga teachers Patti Wexler and Nicole Cuhney every Tuesday morning, January 10th through March 28th for 2 Free Yoga Classes; Gentle Yoga at 8:30-9:30 and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City.
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A Limited number of mats and blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own yoga mat, bottled water, and hand towel. No need to RSVP, just show up ... Read more
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Dinner with Patsi
Benefitting the Cathedral City Senior Center
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Join Dinner with Patsi at Sunshine Café, Wednesday, Feb. 15, between 5pm-8 pm. Phone 760-328-1415. Located at 36815 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234.
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Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards the Cathedral City Senior Center. They will also be collecting food items for the Cathedral City Senior Center ... Read more
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March 3, 2023
The Perez Art District hosts a free art walk on the First-Friday of EVERY month, October-June from 5-8 pm. Visitors can meander down the street, visiting artists in their studios to not only see where the art is created but to also buy art directly from the artists. Unlike other gallery districts, The Perez Art District is a collection of working artists’ studios where the artists enjoy sharing their work and the ideas behind them… Read more
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7th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days
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March 3-5, 2023
Cathedral City Proudly Announces the 7th Annual LGBT Days Taking Place March 3 – 5, 2023 California’s First Pride Celebration of the Year As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 7th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days brings together numerous LGBT celebrities, artists, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live … Read more
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Unveiling of a New Ambulance
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The Cathedral City Fire Department invites you to the unveiling of our new ambulance
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A hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, coffee, and juice will be served from 8 AM to 10 AM
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Please join us for breakfast and a ceremonial push-back on March 4th. ... Read more
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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