Where is your fire extinguisher?
Do you have a fire extinguisher? Do you know where it is? Do you know how to use it? Dena Gunning of our Central County Fire Department says, “A portable…
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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.
October 2021 newsletter – read about The Drill
2021 Annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill “How To” Video.
News & Events
Hundreds take part in 9th annual Drill
A San Mateo County alert about a simulated 7.2-magnitude earthquake kicked off the ninth annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill hosted by the Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) on Saturday, October 9, 2021.…
Document safety tips offered
Two experts explained how to prepare and store your documents for safekeeping during our “Stepping into the Cloud” program on March 20 on Zoom. Bryce Martens, Computer and Information Science…
Free emergency supplies for neighborhoods
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network has distributed 31 emergency caches to neighborhood groups that have a track record of engagement in emergency preparedness activities. The caches, valued at $550, are for…
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
More than 300 residents in dozens of neighborhood groups participated in our 9th annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on October 9, 2021, along with local police officers, firefighters and Ham radio operators. The drill returned to an in-person format with neighbors observing county health protocols as they patrolled local streets looking for “incidents” describing emergency situations such as downed power lines and collapsed houses.