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 family activities, which are fun and will also prove valuable during a disaster. In addition to providing comprehensive emergency prepared information, Ready.gov has a “Ready Kids” section…
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 build new connections between generations. Local teens representing Burlingame schools and the Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee will be matched with seniors who are current or…
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 March 20 on Zoom. Bryce Martens, Computer and Information Science faculty member at the College of San Mateo, discussed the security of cloud services and…
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 emergency preparedness activities. The caches, valued at $700, are for use in neighborhoods in the event of an emergency. They are filled with emergency supplies…
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 Neighborhood Network (BNN). Health guidelines will determine whether it is an in-person drill or a virtual drill – or perhaps a hybrid drill that offers…
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 to their neighbors asking people if they are willing to make check-in calls to neighbors who request them or help a neighbor obtain groceries, supplies…
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 order to shelter in place, it’s good to know that many Burlingame businesses are still providing food, prescriptions and other supplies. The City of Burlingame…
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 quickly. By popular request, we’ve summarized their advice in this handout, which we suggest you print out and keep handy. We also offer a list…
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 of the immediate neighborhood. Decide on an out-of-state contact for everyone in your family to check in with. Give each person an emergency contact card…