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“How-To” Evacuation Drill Planning

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. Conducting building evacuation drills can be intimidating and overwhelming OR they can be fun, productive, and educational. CADRE has developed fast, easy, do-it-yourself steps to run a successful evacuation drill and improve capabilities. In this training, you will: Understand how to plan an evacuation exercise from start to finish. […]

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Importance of Cultural Considerations in Emergency Planning

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events requires a paradigm shift in how we perceive disaster relief. CADRE is inviting service providers, first responders, government planners, and community advocates to share their experiences and ideas for a collaborative response. In this webinar, we will consider: The changing […]

Free

Food Heroes Unite for Disaster Relief

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. How does your organization feed your community? What services do you uniquely provide? Who supports your efforts? What happens if you reduce, adjust, or expand your services to the community during any emergency? Join us for a discussion and celebration of organizations dedicated to accessible food relief. Here we […]

Free

Annual Cold Weather Check-In

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. How can we help each other? What to do in case of? Who should attend? Anyone in Santa Clara County who operates disaster shelters or overnight warming locations. Anyone who works with unhoused. Anyone interested in operating a shelter or overnight warming location. On registration, please be prepared to […]

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Food Relief Group Meeting

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. (Formerly scheduled for March 12th) In this meeting, we will: Solidify Group: title, membership and leadership Develop basic procedures: for regular and emergency meetings Identify additional work needed with SMART goals (ex. CADRE’s resource maps, a WhatsApp group for communication, a central communication team, a mass schedule for disaster […]

Free

PAWS and Prepare – Animal Shelter Check-In and Discussion Based Exercise

American Red Cross 2731 N 1ST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA, United States

Register in advance for this meeting (Below) After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on the location. Where? American Red Cross 2731 N First St., San Jose 95134 What will it be like to bring pets to a disaster shelter? Shelter managers and individuals are invited for a discussion-based exercise to explore the […]

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Post Disaster Cleanup

What does it take to be part of a coordinated disaster cleanup effort? Discuss successes, challenges and volunteer opportunities. Learn from organizations who work across the U.S. assisting with disaster cleanup. When: Apr 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on ZOOM Register in advance for this meeting (below) After registering, you will receive a […]

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Standing Together – Symposium Part 1 – Long Term Recovery

This year's Symposium is focused on Community Recovery. Symposium Part 1 - National VOAD Structure and Disaster Recovery to Long-Term Recovery This 2 hour Zoom will bring together organizations that have conducted long-term recovery in multiple disasters in other counties. Learn what it takes to bring communities back and address the needs of the most vulnerable. […]

Extreme Heat Community Support

Virtual Classroom

Register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. What are the risks of extreme heat? How do you prepare for unexpected heat waves? Join us for an informational session about planning for extreme heat and how it impacts the community. In this session, […]

Free

The Power of Faith

May 8, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom - FREE This is the first convening of CADRE's Countywide Faith Support Network.  Supporting Communication, Collaboration, Resources & Relationships. Meet representatives of existing inter-religious councils and be part of the countywide collaboration discussion. Learn about national resources that the faith community can bring to Santa […]

Standing Together Symposium Part 2

American Red Cross 2731 N 1ST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA, United States

Symposium Part 2 - National VOAD Structure and Disaster Recovery to Long-Term Recovery Part 2 of the Symposium will be held in-person at the American Red Cross 2731 N First St., San Jose When: May 14 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Working Lunch (Provided) This interactive session will allow our local partners to discuss the […]