Emergency Resources List
Thrive's Emergency Task Force has compiled the following resources to support Emergency Planning, Response, and Recovery efforts involving nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County. If you have any corrections or additions to this list, please send e-mail to Thrive's Emergency Services Specialist, Dena Gunning at dena@thrivealliance.org.
Recommended Reading
“Ready or Not: Ensuring Bay Area Nonprofits Can Serve During Disaster (Executive Summary)” (PDF) by the United Way of the Bay Area – http://www.uwba.org
Training Materials
Background Information on Thrive and the Emergency Services Task Force
Agenda for February 27, 2007 Training - "In Case of Emergency - Preparing Our Nonprofits to Work Together in Times of Crisis" [MS Word - .doc file]
Earthquake Scenario Tabletop Exercise from February 27, 2007 Thrive Training, prepared by the Bill O'Callahan of the County of San Mateo's Office of Emergency Services. [MS Word - .doc file]
Evaluation Form for February 27, 2007 Training [MS Word - .doc]
Notes from the February 27, 2007 Training:
General Discussion [MS Word - .doc]
Northern Region: Daly City, Broadmoor, Colma, Brisbane, South SF, San Bruno, Millbrae (Facilitated by Jay Miller of Peninsula Clergy Network) [MS Word - .doc]
Central Region: Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos (Facilitated by Nancy Keegan of Catholic Charities/Catholic Youth Organization & Cindy Holzman of American Red Cross) [MS Word - .doc]
Southern Region: Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Woodside, Portola Valley (Facilitated by Teri Chin of the City of Redwood City's Fair Oaks Community Center & Tanja Rieck of Shelter Network) [MS Word - .doc]
Coastal Region: Pacifica, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, San Gregorio, Pescadero (Facilitated by Pat Black of the County of San Mateo & Korene Mangelsen of Silicon Valley Community Foundation) [MS Word - .doc]
Countywide Agencies (Facilitated by Kent Mickelson of Center for the Independence of the Disabled) [MS Word - .doc]
Agency Preparedness
Emergency Disaster Plan for small/mid-sized facilities [PDF]
Note: You can also view this document online at http://www.preparenow.org/srplan.html Source: Bay Area Emergency Preparedness Coalition for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Hazard Identification Checklist (PDF of hard copy original)
Source: Shelter Network - http://www.shelternetwork.org
Emergency Supplies Checklist (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
How to Secure Your Furniture (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Earthquake: Duck, Cover, & Hold (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Post Evacuation Check List (PDF)
Source: Life Safety Associates – http://www.lifesafety.com
Earthquake Safety Advice (PDF)
Source: National Weather Service - http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/tsunamiready/safety2.pdf
Disaster Planning is a process, not an end product (MS Word - .doc file)
Source: North Texas Food Bank –
http://www.ntxfoodbank.org/pdf/mac/Disaster-planning-is-a-process.doc
Pandemic Influenza Continuity of Operations Guide & Template for San Mateo County Faith-Based Congregations and Community Organizations (MS Word - .doc file)
Source: San Mateo County Health Department - http://www.smhealth.org
Personal/Family Preparedness
Preparing Your family for An Earthquake (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Earthquake: Duck, Cover, & Hold (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Tips for Preparing Children (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Tips for Pet Owners (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Family Communications Plan (PDF)
Source: US Department of Homeland Security - http://www.ready.gov
Family Emergency Preparedness Supplies Calendar (PDF)
Source: City of San Ramon
http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/emerg/images/checklist0.pdf
Financial Check List (PDF of hard copy original)
Source: First National Bank of Northern California – http://www.fnbnorcal.com
Note: There is also an interesting blog with more info from the FNB presentation at the County’s
Disaster Prevention Day – http://www.experiglot.com/2006/10/03/
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals & Families (PDF)
Source: Center for Disease Control - http://www.pandemicflu.gov
Serving Special Needs Populations in an Emergency
Earthquake Preparedness for Seniors (PDF)
Source: CA Governor's Office of Office of Emergency Services – http://www.oes.ca.gov
Earthquake Tips for People with Disabilities (CLICK HERE)
Source: Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco - http://www.ilrcsf.org,
http://www.preparenow.org/eqtips.html
Earthquake Tips for Collecting Emergency Documents (CLICK HERE)
Source: Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco - http://www.ilrcsf.org,
http://www.preparenow.org/doctip.html
Note: http://www.preparenow.org/ hosts a variety of documents for organizations whose client base includes vulnerable people, as well as documents designed as planning tools for individuals.
Supplies
PrepGuide Home Safety Emergency Plan
Source: Salvation Army - Western Territorial Headquarters & FEMA/Homeland Security / Moorehead Publishing - http://www.theprepguide.com/
Pro-Aid Safety Emergency, First Aid, & Disaster kits and supplies –
http://www.aidresponderkits.com
Model/Sample Plans & MOUs
Please check later for model/sample plans and MOUs collected by the Task Force. If you have a model/sample to share, please contact dena@thrivealliance.org.
Other Community Resources
Collaborating Agencies Responding to Disaster (CARD) - http://www.firstvictims.org/
County of San Mateo - Office of Emergency Services (OES) - http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/home/0,2151,14095463_163013898,00.html
San Mateo County Health Department - Pandemic Influenza Resources - http://www.smhealth.org/smc/department/home/0,,1954_1560623_97139302,00.html
City/Neighborhood Contacts
Special thanks to Brian Molver from the County of San Mateo's Office of Emergency Services for his assistance in compiling this list.
CENTRAL
Belmont: Police Sergeant Pat Halleran, (650) 595-7400
Foster City: Fire Chief Tom Reaves, (650) 286-7910
San Carlos: Police Services Technician Heidi Morrison, (650) 802-4129
San Mateo: Battalion Chief Tom Murray, (650) 522-7960
Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
Belmont/San Carlos Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) -
http://www.ci.san-carlos.ca.us/gov/depts/pd/emergency_info/default.asp
San Mateo Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) -
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/oes/training.html
SOUTH
Redwood City - Fire Captain Ernie Gomez, (650) 780-7400
Menlo Park Fire District, serving East Palo Alto, Atherton and Menlo Park - Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Carol Parker, (650) 688-8415
Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
Citizens Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (CERPP) Serving Portola Valley, Woodside, Emerald Hills, Ladera, Los Trancos, Skyline, and Vista Verde - http://www.cerpp.org/
Menlo Park Fire District (Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - http://www.menlofire.org/cert/default.htm
Redwood City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) -
http://www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/fire/disaster/signupforCERT.html
COAST
Half Moon Bay Fire District: Battalion Chief David Cosgrave, (650) 726-8290
Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
Half Moon Bay Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - http://www.hmbfire.org/cert.htm
La Honda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - http://www.lahondafire.org/
