Fun Ways for Families to Practice Safety
Running out of things to keep yourself and your family occupied during the pandemic? You can use this time to learn how to use Zello, operate a walkie-talkie and explore Ready.gov’s…
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When a major earthquake occurs in our city, emergency responders warn that we’ll be on our own for three to seven days. Recent studies have found that personal ties among community members improve survival during a disaster and recovery afterward. The Burlingame Neighborhood Network encourages residents to get to know one another and work together to prepare for disasters. We can help you get started, get prepared and get trained.
We invite you to organize a Neighborhood Network in your area. For information on what to do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, click here.
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Burlingame teens and seniors connect
Burlingame teens are invited to become “Grand-Friends” to local seniors and help create an Intergenerational Cookbook filled with treasured recipes. The project, led by volunteers with the Burlingame Collaborative, is designed to reduce isolation and…
Document safety tips offered
Stepping into the Cloud – Prepare your documents for safekeeping Two experts explained how to prepare and store your documents for safekeeping during our “Stepping into the Cloud” program on…
Free emergency supplies for neighborhoods
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network has distributed 21 out of 25 emergency caches that the Burlingame City Council has allocated for neighborhood groups that have a track record of engagement in…
Sign up for this year’s drill!
All Burlingame residents are invited to sign up for the 9th annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. that is hosted by the Burlingame…
Neighbors helping neighbors
It is heartening to know that Burlingame neighbors are stepping up to help one another during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Block leaders throughout the city have sent out emails…
Helpful resources during COVID-19 lockdown
For information from the County of San Mateo about the virus, updates from our county health officer and shelter-in-place FAQs, visit the COVID-19 page on Burlingame’s website. During the COVID-19…
Important emergency info & phone numbers
We had a standing-room-only crowd at our “Ready, Set, Go!” program on March 9. Many thanks to the four experts who offered important tips for preparing for disasters and evacuating…
10 ways to prepare for an emergency
Here are some things you can do to prepare for a major emergency: Make a family plan. Agree on two emergency meeting places for your family: one near your home and one outside…
Connect Your Block
Getting to know your neighbors contributes to community resilience, aids in crime prevention, and often builds lasting friendships.
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Get Prepared
Follow these simple steps to prepare yourself, your family, your home and your workplace for large and small emergencies.
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Get Trained
Take advantage of free and low-cost classes to learn emergency preparedness skills, including CPR, CERT and Ham radio training.
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Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill
A total of 331 residents in 31 neighborhood groups participated in our 8th annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on October 10, 2020. With COVID-19 restricting in-person contact, they practiced practiced responding electronically to emergency “incidents” and communicating with one another within the safety of their own homes.