The drill is designed to train neighbors to work together in the aftermath of a major emergency, when official responders are likely to be too busy to assist residents. Studies show that people who are connected with others have a greater chance of surviving a disaster and their communities recover more quickly after one.
If you’d like to lead or participate in the drill in your neighborhood, the Burlingame Neighborhood Network will show you how to do it. There is no fee and all materials and training are provided free of charge. At this outdoor community event, participants practice organizing in teams to help one another after a simulated disaster, and they learn how to relay requests for help among groups via the Zello app, which turns your cell phone into a walkie-talkie. Families are welcome.
The City of Burlingame, the Central County Fire Department, the Burlingame Police Department and Burlingame’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are official sponsors of the drill. Local Ham and FRS radio operators also support the exercise.
To learn more about the drill and to sign up, visit https://burlingamenetwork/drill. Have a question? Email [email protected].
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