Join the Drill on October 9!
Burlingame residents are invited to sign up for the 9th annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on Saturday, October 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. So far, 35 neighborhoods are planning to…
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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. 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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2021 Annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill “How To” Video.
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Participate in National Night Out
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Document safety tips offered
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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…
Important emergency info & phone numbers
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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.