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How are you holding up? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica discuss COVID-19  reaching new highs in Los Angeles, and what that means for our immediate future. And Allyn gifts us all a wonderful quiz in which we try to place quarantine events on timeline (as if time is real anymore!) Send this episode to someone you know who could use a reminder to skip out on that holiday gathering! 

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READY, SET, GO

Are you ready if a wildfire comes? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica cover MySafe:LA's READY, SET, GO program, including why LA has a nonstop fire season, how to prepare for evacuation, and what to have in your go bag. Send this episode to a loved one who needs to ready their home for an emergency! 

This week, Jessica, Allyn, and Cara talk about school safety, what will happen if schools reopen now, and how will that affect families in the greater Los Angeles area. 

This week special guest MADELINE BERNSTEIN, president of the SPCALA, tells Cara, Allyn, and Jessica how to prepare our beloved pets for emergency situations! We discuss how to care for your furry/feathered friends, what to know before fostering or adopting, and how to get your pet to safety in a natural disaster. Share today’s episode with someone who’s cat needs an escape plan!

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We all miss a nice seven hour meal at Souplantation, but is it safe to eat at restaurants yet? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica discuss the risks of dining out, what really goes on behind the scenes at bars and restaurants, and why a picnic in the park might be a better idea. Send this episode to someone who has been to La Poubelle one too many times lately!

The COVID-19 era has been about what you cannot do. Some of that is very important - everyone should wear a mask to prevent/reduce the spread of the virus. But what about fun stuff you CAN DO? 

Join Cara, Allyn, and Jessica as they discuss safe outdoor activities, fun indoor games, and plug the Twilight movies HARD. If you're in need of a pick-me-up, or need a list of things to do this coming weekend, in and out of the house, don't miss this episode. 

It’s boiling outside! This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica are joined by special guest CAPTAIN STACY GERLICH, who tells us why extreme heat messes with our body, how to recognize heat stroke, and gives a hearty endorsement for staying inside with a puzzle. SHARE this episode with family and friends who think they can still go hiking right now! 

Special guest CAMERON BARRETT joins Cara, Allyn, and Jessica to talk about how to cool off in the water without worrying about making it out alive! Cameron explains why you should talk to your lifeguard, if sharks are really worth thinking about, and how to help if you see someone in danger. Share this episode with friends before heading to the beach this weekend!

This week on Everything is Okay we’re talking about CAMPING which one of our hosts LOVES and the other two have LUKEWARM FEELINGS ABOUT! We discuss camping in the time of Coronavirus, what’s open and what’s not, and compete in a quiz about camping disaster situations!! Listen to Everything is Okay wherever you find podcasts.

ABOUT MYSAFE:LA
MySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders.

MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.

Do you need to get tested? For COVID-19! This week, our three podcasters take a closer look at the latest information about testing, including explaining how, why, and where you go to get tested, and how to protect yourself from this crazy, crazy disease. Listen to the latest info including a special guest working on the front lines of COVID testing in Los Angeles.

ABOUT MYSAFE:LA
MySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders.

MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.