ADVOCACY & EQUITY SUPPORT NETWORK
Serving all Santa Clara County
The Advocacy and Equity Support Network promotes equity by engaging advocacy, legal, cultural, and religious organizations that provide subject matter expertise, information, and resources to address disparities and advocate for vulnerable communities throughout the disaster cycle.
During an active disaster important information, announcements, and links will appear here.
Current Status:
Disaster status and important links will added here during active emergencies
Report Disaster Impacts
Note: This page is password protected, contact the CADRE duty officer below to receive access.
Find or Share Any Resource
Note: Nonprofits can sign their organizations up by clicking the “register your organization” link at the top right of the website.
Watch the Recovers Training Video for more information or contact the CADRE duty officer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Connect to CADRE 24/7 During Emergencies:
Duty Officer Phone: (408) 622-0822
Duty Officer Email: [email protected]
What is Equity? 2021 Executive Order: “For purposes of this order: (a) The term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality…
The term “equity” refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality: Whereas equality means providing the same to all, equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances. The process is ongoing, requiring us to identify and overcome intentional and unintentional barriers arising from bias or systemic structures.”
OVERVIEW OF CADRE’S SUPPORT NETWORKS:
The Advocacy & Equity Support Network is one of 20 networks CADRE is developing to facilitate communication for nongovernmental organizations in Santa Clara County throughout the disaster cycle. These networks are broken up by different community services and functions to allow for more focused communication. The networks are designed to give organizations a way to quickly find and share information, collaborate, and communicate, before, during, and after disaster. Fill out the short Network Sign Up Form to ensure that you are included in updates about the networks you are interested in joining.
NETWORK UPDATES:
The Advocacy & Equity Support Network is currently being developed. Any updates to the network will be noted here.
COMMUNICATION TOOLS:
1.) Web page – This web page and the forms, lists, and map within it will be updated regularly and used for continuous network coordination and information sharing during disasters.
2.) Live Chat – As the network develops, they will decide upon a live chat platform for communication during disaster. This live chat platform will provide major disaster announcements, urgent updates and requests, and welfare checks on organizations to quickly understand disaster impacts and immediate needs.
3.) Meetings – The network will decide upon a regular meeting schedule once fully developed. During disasters, meetings will be expanded at the network leadership’s discretion and by request.
4.) Back up methods of communication may include emails, phone and in person meetings, and utilization of Ham Radio and/or information centers in the case of technological challenges during an emergency. These backups are still being developed and decided upon.
GET INVOLVED:
- Contact Marsha Hovey [email protected]
ADVOCACY & EQUITY RESOURCES
Community Services and Support Groups in Santa Clara County
AFN Resources
Accessible Emergency Information
This website (Northeast Texas Public Health District) provides preparedness documents and videos for ASL, braille, large print, and PDF. Some preparedness information may differ by state. If you have questions, contact CADRE at [email protected]
Tools and Resources for Nonprofits working through the pandemic.
PowerPoint Slides
AFN Working Group Meeting Protocols
Resources For Accessible Trainings
Best Video Conferencing Apps & Software for Accessibility-The Big Hack
Checklist for Emergency Shelters
Blind & Visually Impaired Persons
Preparedness guides for blind and visually impaired persons.
Earthquake Preparedness Guide for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Community Care Licensing COVID Questions
CCLD has established a dedicated email address to receive public inquiries related to CCLD-licensed facilities and COVID-19.
When sending an email to this address, please specify the facility type in the subject line and/or the body of the email:
For example: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Adult Residential, Child Care, Children’s Residential, Continuing Care Contracts, etc.
Check for updates
Child Care Regional Offices
Children's Residential Regional Offices
Home Care Services Bureau
Rights Related to COVID: 800-776-5746
Rights Related to COVID TTY: 800-719-5798
Disability Sensitivity Training Video
Earthquake Country Alliance Translated Info
This website includes video instructions, Drop Cover and Hold On posters and links to other great information on other websites.
Discusses Wheelchairs, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Blind and Visually Impaired, Cane, Crutches, Walker, Rollator
15 languages available.
Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities-NFPA
CADRE Translated Evacuation Information & Videos
Integrated Evacuation Planning - CalOES
Perspectives of Occupants with Mobility Impairments on Fire Evacuation and Elevators
Medical Device Planning Tips for Outages
Plan ahead!
Sign up for PG&E Medical Baseline
The Silicon Valley Independent Living Center may be able to assist with power needs for medical devices. See if you qualify.
City of Santa Clara Fire Department has a medical database for city residents.
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
PG&E Planning Tips
City of Santa Clara Medical Database
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center Main Office: 408-894-9041
Mental Health Services for Veterans
This is an informational guide for people on dialysis.
PG&E Information in Preferred Language
The Medical Baseline Program, also known as Medical Baseline Allowance, is an assistance program for residential customers who depend on power for certain medical and independent living needs.
The program includes two different kinds of help:
- A lower rate on your monthly energy bill
- Extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff – including in-person notification if they are unable to make contact by phone.
Check the website for Frequently Asked Questions
Website includes translated information and forms in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog and Hmong
Questions and assistance filling out the Medical Baseline form: 1-800-743-5000
PG&E Outage Health & Accessibility Support
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
Planning for Disabilities or Access Functional Needs
Ready to Roll for People Using Wheelchairs
Emergency Planning for Individuals with Disabilities (Ready.gov)
How to Prepare for Emergencies
Fire Safety Outreach Materials for People with Disabilities
This document is from the National Council on Disability and is titled Ending Institutionalization of People with Disabilities During and After Disasters.
Resources for Seniors and how to prepare for a sudden emergency.
Daily Home Safety
Ready to Roll
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Seniors - Ready.gov
US Fire Administration - Outreach Materials for Older Adults
SeniorLiving.org Preparedness for Seniors and Caregivers
Nursing Home Abuse Center
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Emergency Plan & Supply List
Earthquake Preparedness Tips for the Elderly
Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors
Remembering When
Service Animal or Pet Preparedness
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center
Silicon Valley Independent Living Center – PSPS
As California experiences different bouts of weather, we are subject to wildfires and high winds, causing public safety power shut-offs (PSPS). SVILC partnered with PG&E to provides financial and direct services to individuals affected by PSPS, who require the use of Assistive technology (AT) Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
SVILC is a hub that you can notify if you are using a device or equipment that requires electricity to sustain yourself, such as an oxygen machine, refrigerator for medication, etc.
If you have a disability that may be significantly affected by a power shut off, please contact our office to be listed on our Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS) Event Call/E-mail List.
Our list is here to call and notify you if you are in a potential shut off zone and provide further safety information.
San Jose Main Office: 408-894-9041
South County Branch Office: 408-843-9100
Resources for First Responders and how to assist those with special needs.
505-272-2990
Immigrant Resources
Purpose:
- Provide timely, accurate information for immigrants, advocates, and service providers without tying up 211 lines
- You may text any of our keywords to 211-211 to see how it works or get quickly connected to key resources.
Topic Areas:
- Resources
- Legal
- LGBTQ
- Training
- Other (including Statewide)
For more information contact
Gaby Fuller, 211 Bay Area (877) 355-8922 ext 22
*If you’d like to receive future updates about available programs and resources via text message, add your mobile number to this form
Produced by the Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations July 2019
In addition to these resources, organizations may provide additional services during different disaster events.
Check under the assistance topics listed in the Response Relief/Activation section for additional resources.
The Immigrant Info website has a wealth of information on many different topics.
We Have Rights - ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS عربي 中文 KREYÒL AYISYEN РУССКИЙ اردو
Red Cards in Languages
Removal Defense
SVCN Immigrant Resources
Housing for Immigrants
Red Cards-DIY-Spanish
Immigrant Legal Services - Santa Clara County 2021
Immigration Legal Services Santa Clara County 2021 - SPANISH
Immigration Legal Referrals
Know Your Rights at Big Events
H.R. 630
This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.
Alert: USCIS encourages all those, including aliens, with symptoms that resemble Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (fever, cough, shortness of breath) to seek necessary medical treatment or preventive services. Such treatment or preventive services will not negatively affect any alien as part of a future Public Charge analysis.
Rapid Response Network – Santa Clara County
About the Rapid Response Network
The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County (RRN) is a coalition of 10 nonprofit organizations and 1 directly impacted community group working together to provide deportation defense and community support.
SCC Immigrant Enforcement Response Workplan
This workplan was put under advisement by the Office of the County Executive to the Board of Supervisors on September 16, 2025.
Join community members for a week of action in solidarity with workers and our communities during Super Bowl Week.
Scan the QR Code to see scheduled activities and receive updates.
Legal Support
Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
Disaster Relief Hotline: 888-382-3406
TTY: 800-735-2929
California Relay Service: 7-1-1
Rights Related to COVID: 800-776-5746
Rights Related to COVID TTY: 800-719-5798
Disaster Legal Assistance California COVID Support
Survivors may seek no-cost aid with wildfire-related legal issues by calling the disaster legal services hotline. Help is available in several languages. The program is a partnership between FEMA and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
Disaster Legal Services Hotline: 888-382-3406.
Free Legal Help Available for Disaster Survivors
Register Online or with the FEMA App to Manage Your Disaster Application
If anyone is seeking legal help with domestic violence, child custody and visitation…our office, although is closed, we are still is still open by phone and are accepting new clients
408-998-5298
Senior Adults Legal Assistance
The Law Foundation is FREE for Santa Clara County Residents.
Eviction Info Hotline (English, Spanish, Vietnamese): 408-280-2424
Health Related Issues: 408-280-2420
This website gives a summary of where to report worker’s rights violations.
Refugee Support
H.R. 630
This bill repeals provisions authorizing the President to apprehend and remove from the United States the citizens of a particular nation, if the United States has declared war against that nation or that nation has threatened an invasion against the United States.
Click on the ImmigrantInfo.org link below to see a list of organizations and resources. (updated 3/16/22)
Seniors
Community Care Licensing COVID Questions
CCLD has established a dedicated email address to receive public inquiries related to CCLD-licensed facilities and COVID-19.
When sending an email to this address, please specify the facility type in the subject line and/or the body of the email:
For example: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Adult Residential, Child Care, Children’s Residential, Continuing Care Contracts, etc.
Check for updates
Child Care Regional Offices
Children's Residential Regional Offices
Home Care Services Bureau
Senior Adults Legal Assistance
Resources for Seniors and how to prepare for a sudden emergency.
Daily Home Safety
Ready to Roll
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Seniors - Ready.gov
US Fire Administration - Outreach Materials for Older Adults
SeniorLiving.org Preparedness for Seniors and Caregivers
Nursing Home Abuse Center
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
Emergency Plan & Supply List
Earthquake Preparedness Tips for the Elderly
Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors
Remembering When
Senior Transportation Services
Please notify CADRE at [email protected] or 2-1-1 if you have additional resources available
The Silicon Valley Strong website serves as a hub with critical updates and resources for vulnerable neighbors in our community.
Unmet Needs
We will post unmet needs here when they’re identified. Contact CADRE 408-622-0822 with questions.
Please do not offer unsolicited donations. Immediately after an emergency, people need gift cards, gas cards, and cash.
Donate to a local nonprofit supporting the event or provide cash donations to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Emergency Fund.
