AFN SUPPORT NETWORK
Serving all Santa Clara County
The Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Support Network brings together organizations that serve the community to ensure accessibility of resources and information for individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs throughout the disaster cycle.
This network facilitates streamlined communication among those serving the AFN community, working as a compliment to the AFN committee, which is more project focused.
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]
OVERVIEW OF CADRE’S SUPPORT NETWORKS:
The AFN 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 AFN Support Network is in its early stages of development. 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, Executive Director: [email protected]
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
