Burlingame attains nonprofit status
We are delighted to announce that the Burlingame Neighborhood Network has been approved for 501(c)(3) status with the federal identification number of 84-2682635. That means BNN is now an official…
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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.
News & Events
Take part in Burlingame’s next drill
All Burlingame resident are invited to sign up for the eighth annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. It will be a shelter-in-place…
Ways to Battle Boredom
Families throughout Burlingame are keeping children busy with activities that don’t require close contact. Among them are Chalk Your Walk, which invites children to draw or write encouraging messages on…
Busting myths about COVID-19
Here’s a typical email from a friend trying to be helpful, with annotations boldfaced from trusted sources that counter fake medical claims with facts. Subject: Fwd: Important to digest Good Advice…
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…
Free emergency supplies for neighborhoods
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network has distributed 18 out of 20 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
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…
Which neighborhood are you In?
When you participate in Burlingame’s Citywide Emergency Drill, we try to assign you to a group that is running the drill close to where you live. Drill groups are organized…
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 529 residents participated in our 7th annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill on October 12, 2019. They learned emergency response procedures and how to seek help using a volunteer emergency communication network staffed by volunteer Ham radio operators.