Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Not all floods are alike, however. The size can vary greatly, affecting only a small neighborhood or multiple states. Some floods rise slowly over several days due to heavy rain, rapid snow melt, etc.
Historical outbreaks of infectious disease throughout the world attest to our continuing vulnerability. Social changes may contribute to an increase in the risk of new or re-emerging diseases. Mass population movements, rural-to-urban migration and accelerated urbanization, population growth, rapid transport, global trade, new food technologies, and new life styles have resulted in contact between more people at faster rates than at any other time in history.
Many residents in Irvine live in what is known as the Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI). The WUI is the area where structures and other human developments meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or areas with heavy vegetation.
Each year, many homes across the United States have been lost to WUI fires. Most fires are caused by lightning, but some are also caused by human activity in the WUI.
What is an earthquake?
An earthquake is caused by a sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s outer layer, called the crust. This sudden movement occurs along faults, or breaks in the earth’s crust along which blocks of earth move when built-up strain is released. The release of tension can cause the ground to shake violently, resulting in damage to buildings, roads, and utility systems over a wide area. Earthquakes can occur at anytime of the day or year with no warning.
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017 and Sunday, May 14, 2017 Price: $44/Ages 5-18; $54/Ages 19+ Location: Artist Studios Celebrate mom for Mother's Day. Create a beautiful masterpiece with step-by-step
Location: Great Park Gallery
Join Backhausdance for a lecture and demonstration inspired by Coordinates. Backhausdance, Orange County’s award-winning contemporary dance company, has performed extensively around the world. Free admission; no registration required.
The Orange County Great Park is located off I-5 or I-405 at Sand Canyon and Marine Way in Irvine. The Great Park Gallery is open noon–4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 949-724-6880.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
The City of Irvine is celebrating moms with three different Mother’s Day events this year, ranging from an artsy night out at the Orange County Great Park to an adventurous morning exploring the
Irvine Gives, the City’s comprehensive online resource to help locate giving opportunities, is highlighting disaster relief efforts in Africa, where drought, hunger, and despair have been ongoing.
Healthy Living Expo 2024
Friday, September 20
9 a.m.–Noon
Lakeview Senior Center
Take control of your health and wellness. This outdoor event will include community resources, health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational presentations, and a wide variety of exhibitors. Admission and parking are free.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the 2024 Healthy Living Expo, email kjefferson@cityofirvine.org to be placed on the interest list.
Location: Great Park Gallery
Using both classic and experimental techniques, groundbreaking surf photographer Tom Carey has captured some of the world’s finest surfers at the most iconic beaches. His travels have taken him to over 12 different countries including Fiji, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Morocco, Canada, France, Portugal and Ireland.