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Emergency Preparedness Training hosted by Sen. Dave Cortese

Last year, California had one of the worst fire seasons on record. South Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula communities suffered through some of the biggest wildfires in our state's history. This year, we are told the wildfire season may begin as early as July. In addition to devastating fires, California is prone to earthquakes which […]

Responding to Children in Disasters

Children’s Disaster Services trains and certifies volunteers for specialized childcare after disasters, working cooperatively with American Red Cross, to provide a safe environment and a comforting presence for children impacted by trauma since 1980. Child Life Disaster Relief (CLDR) is a partner of CDS, focusing on the psychosocial and emotional needs of children impacted by […]

Emergency Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations

West Valley Community Services and Sourcewise are excited to host a workshop on June 29 at 2 PM regarding disaster preparedness for our vulnerable populations, which includes seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. The tips that will be shared in this workshop will be tailored for the local and seasonal natural disasters. All attendees will be […]

Targeted Violence Webinar

Targeted Violence: Community Awareness, Behavioral Indicators and Prevention Strategies - Pilot Program This program was developed for schools and faith-based organizations but is applicable to all organizations. Preventing violence in our communities starts with empowering communities with training on how we can help those in need before there is a problem. This training will cover […]

Returning to the Workplace: Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Nonprofits

CalNonprofits Presents: Returning to the Workplace: Legal Do's and Don'ts for Nonprofits June 30, at 12pm You'll learn: Best practices for returning to work Risk mitigation to help keep employees safe Physical workplace modifications and behavioral changes Considerations for COVID-19 screening, vaccinations, and symptomatic employees Confidentiality considerations for protected health information Strategies for holding in-person […]

Agency Emergency Planning for Nonprofits – Training Webinar

BRING YOUR QUESTIONS and YOUR AGENCY PLANS to this FREE interactive workshop. Sponsored by the Bay Area Training and Exercise Program (BATEP) for the UASI South Bay Hub (Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties). This session will give nonprofit and community-based organizations the tools needed to create emergency procedures and organization emergency […]

East Bay Afghan SIV Community Response Meeting

Join us for the first East Bay Afghan SIV Community Response Meeting When: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. (PST) Meeting Hosts: International Rescue Committee of Oakland, Jewish Family & Community Services - East Bay, Burma Refugee Families & Newcomers and East Bay Refugee and Immigrant Forum Link: Join Zoom Meeting […]

Event Series Wildfire Virtual Tabletop Exercise

Wildfire Virtual Tabletop Exercise

CADRE is hosting a virtual tabletop exercise on two consecutive Wednesdays, September 1 and September 8 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Objectives: • Discuss procedures/questions/clarifications on the roles of city/town/county government care and shelter branches. • Understand Red Cross requirements. • Identify information and resources available to make evacuation and assistance decisions • Discuss how and when […]

Understanding ICS for Nonprofits – Training Webinar

This session will provide an overview for nonprofits on how the Incident Command System (ICS) is used with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Join us to learn about • Benefits of using the Incident Command System – what it is and how it works • How to […]

Event Series Wildfire Virtual Tabletop Exercise

Wildfire Virtual Tabletop Exercise

CADRE is hosting a virtual tabletop exercise on two consecutive Wednesdays, September 1 and September 8 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Objectives: • Discuss procedures/questions/clarifications on the roles of city/town/county government care and shelter branches. • Understand Red Cross requirements. • Identify information and resources available to make evacuation and assistance decisions • Discuss how and when […]