The Burlingame Disaster Response Drill is on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9am-10:30am

How Does the Drill Work?

1) Blocks across Burlingame stage simulated disasters.
2) Neighbors practice responding with different team roles.

No special skills are needed! The drill is open to families of all ages.

Drill Day Overview

COMMAND CENTER

  • Neighborhoods gather at a home designated as the Command Center for your block, at 9am on Drill Day
  • Block Leads will guide you and your neighbors on the drill process, the simulated disaster scenario, and the response teams
  • This year’s drill is Saturday, October 5th, at 9am

DISASTER SCENARIOS

Block Leads will describe the mock disaster scenario for your neighborhood. The most common is earthquake, but it may also be a winter storm, or another emergency event.

  • Leads will go over the sequence of events, and how the teams will practice responding to the mock disaster
  • Once the mock disaster has “happened,” the teams disperse on their block to practice doing their roles
  • Teams report back to the command center, then get instructions on what to do next

RESPONSE TEAM ROLES

Block Leads will describe the different teams, what each role does, and ask for volunteers to be on the teams. Roles include:

  • Incident Commander
  • Communications
  • Scribe
  • First Aid Team
  • Safety Team
  • Wellbeing Team

Want to Join the Drill?

 

Sign Up for the Drill

Want to Know More?

Email [email protected]

Attend the Drill Walk-Through Session
Thursday, September 19, from 7-8:30pm at Burlingame Community Center.

The Community Center is at 850 Burlingame Avenue.

Join Burlingame Neighborhood Network Citywide Disaster Drill

Learning Resources

Quick Start Guide

Drill Prep in 7 Easy Steps

Mock Drill 8-min Video (2021)

Drill Lead Resources

Learn About Drill Roles