Preparedness
CADRE’s preparedness activities include providing resilience workshops, planning templates and a wealth of resources you may use for your organization emergency planning. In addition, we’ve compiled information from other sources that you may find helpful. If you have additional materials to share, email them to cadre.scco@gmail.com.
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Access and Functional Needs
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 admin@cadresv.org
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
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.
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
This is an informational guide for people on dialysis.
People with 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
Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
A Guide to Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Emergency Planning
Special Instructions
NFPA - Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
Perspectives of Occupants with Mobility Impairments on Fire Evacuation and Elevators
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 Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
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 Plan & Supply List
Earthquake Preparedness Tips for the Elderly
Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors
Remembering When
Service Animal or Pet Preparedness
Resources for First Responders and how to assist those with special needs.
505-272-2990
Active Shooter
Active Shooter Awareness 11/20/22
NewResource 3/15/24: Inside the Uvalde Response
Active Shooter Awareness Discussion Outline
CalOES Active Shooter Awareness Guide 2016
Violence Prevention Actions
Active Shooter PPT
Drawing on real-time, firsthand accounts, FRONTLINE, @ProPublica and @texastribune reconstruct law enforcement’s chaotic response to the May 2022 Uvalde school shooting and examine the missteps and lessons learned.
Using official bodycam, audio and investigative interviews with responding officers, the documentary reconstructs how events unfolded at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, giving a detailed analysis of one of the most criticized mass shooting responses in recent history, and providing real-time insight into law enforcement’s thoughts and actions. The documentary and in-depth story co-published by the news organizations provide powerful accountability reporting about what went wrong in the response to one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history. “Inside the Uvalde Response” is a FRONTLINE production with The Documentary Group in association with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune.
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
Please know that no one in Santa Clara County has to bear the weight of life’s hardships alone. Our Suicide and Crisis Hotline is accessible 24/7 with multiple language services available for those who need it.
Anyone can text RENEW to 741741 to access our Crisis Text Line.
For more information on our services, please visit our website.
Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
Surviving an Active Shooter Event
Active Shooter - How to Respond
Active Shooter Pamphlet
Church Safety and Safety Basics
Active Shooter Safety Presentation
Active Shooter Outline
Surviving an Active Shooter Event:
Last Resort Active Shooter Survival Measures:
Air Quality
Here are a number of good resources for Air Quality. Find the resources that work best for your situation.
California Air Resources Board website has a lot of good educational materials.
Air Now
California Air Resources Board
Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
California Smoke Information
Purple Air
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
County Public Health DIY Filter Fan
DIY Air Filter/Fan combo
Air Quality in Apartments
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Alert and Warning
All cities/towns in Santa Clara County use the Alert SCC notification system to alert residents of emergencies.
You must register to receive the Alerts.
Some cities/towns use additional notification systems as a backup to Alert SCC.
You should register for ALL alert systems used by your city/town.
National Weather Service Tsunami Warning System
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Animals
Animals In Disaster Focus Group Meeting 06/13/23
Presentation PowerPoint
AiD Relevant Links
Santa Clara County Animal Intake Form
Santa Clara County Horse ID Form
Resources for evacuation and care of horses during wildfires.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Horse Prep Kit
Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for Horse Owners
What do I do with my horse during a Fire, Floor, Earthquake?
Lessons Learned from the Valley Fire
Pet Safety Tips for Warm Weather
Service Animal or Pet Preparedness
Resources for small animals and pets.
ASPCA
Pet Preparedness Red Cross
Humane Society
Pet Auto Safety
Dog Friendly Hotels
Official Pet Hotels
Pet Friendly Travel
Red Rover Disaster Relief
Prepare Your Pets for Disaster Ready.gov
American Veterinary Medical Association
Humane Society Low Cost Vaccine Clinics
Pet Prep Brochure Ready.Gov
Saving the Whole Family
Wildland Fire Safety for your Livestock and Pets
Bird Preparedness
Cat Supply Kit
Dog Supply Kit
Reptiles and Pocket Pets
Pet Preparedness DANR Guide
Pet First Aid Kit
Businesses
Children
Emergency Planning for Children
U.S. Fire Administration Kids Fire Safety
Helping Children Prepare for Earthquake
The American Red Cross has resources that you can use to teach your kids about emergency preparedness.
You can also use their Prepare with Pedro: A Wildfire Story PSA video.
Climate Change
Climate 101
DIY Filter Fan
Climate Action Compendium
CDC Heat Tracker
California Heat Assessment Tool
How Climate Change Affects Community Health
National Integrated Heat Health Information System
Silicon Valley 2.0
Santa Clara County Office of Sustainability
Heat Island Map Santa Clara Valley Urban Forestry Alliance
Heat Island Effect
Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool map
Cooked: Survival By Zip Code
Silicon Valley 2.0 Climate Hazard Fact Sheet
Dying Alone - Interview
Communications
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
Public Information Officer Workshop 08/15/23
This workshop was held in-person and there is no recording.
Resources are provided as samples to use while building your own processes.
Messages & Audiences
Psychology of a Crisis
Effective Communications for People with Disabilities
Message Preparation and Interview Guidelines
Press Conferences, Briefings and Public Meetings
Public Info & Media Guide for Spokespeople
Media Contact Form
Stakeholders Worksheet
PIO Supply List
Joint Information System Toolkit
Sample PIO Checklist
Donations Management
Donations Management Presentation Summary
Donated Goods Template
Volunteer Hours Template
Earthquake
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
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.
United States Geological Survey
USGS Recent Earthquakes
Southern California Earthquake Data Center
My Shake - Pre Alert App
Adding Foundation Bolts
Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Safety
Retrofit Guidelines 2000
Securing Furniture
Seismic Safety Commission
Soft Story Retrofit
Earthquake Resources and Checklists
Earthquake Safety In Your Home - Translations & Videos
USGS Earthquake Notifications
USGS Did you Feel It?
Earthquake Country Alliance - Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
Home Earthquake Prep Checklist
Post-Earthquake Checklist
Practical Earthquake Supply Tips
Staying Safe Where the Earth Shakes
Helping Children Prepare for Earthquake
National Weather Service Tsunami Warning System
Guidelines for safely shutting off Utilities at home.
If you are evacuating your home because of fire or damage, Only shut off natural gas and propane if it’s still safe to do so.
DO NOT TURN NATURAL GAS BACK ON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR UTILITY COMPANY. (Be patient. After an emergency, this may take a while)
Electrical Shutoff
Natural Gas Safety
Emergency Planning
The California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection has several resources available to help the community plan, know, and act during a wildfire.
Link to OSHA Emergency Action Plan regulations included. Note that Emergency Action Plans are the Annexes/Checklists of an Emergency Operations Plan. They are not the overarching policy document. They are the operationalized portion of the EOP.
Emergency Operations Planning for Nonprofits 02_16_23 - Webinar
OSHA Regs Emergency Action Plan
Emergency Operations Planning 101 (EOP 101) 04_12_23 - PDF
Emergency Operations Planning for Nonprofits 02_16_23 - PDF
CPG 101 Developing and Maintaining Emergency Plans
Building Emergency Plan Template
Template Succession Planning
Staff Personal Go Kit
Generic Readiness Checklist
Template Training & Exercise
Sample CERT Language for Govt EOP
Sample Building Evaluations Guidelines
Webinar Transcript
Numerous emergencies may require you to leave your home. Preparation is key to ensuring that you can evacuate quickly and safely. Ready.gov provides important information about staying prepared.
- Plan how you would leave and where you will go if you are advised to evacuate.
- Prepare an emergency supply kit.
- Call or email your out-of-state contact in your family communications plan.
The American Red Cross has resources that you can use to teach your kids about emergency preparedness.
You can also use their Prepare with Pedro: A Wildfire Story PSA video.
Emergency Supplies
Preparedness tools to help you take appropriate actions to create a disaster supply kit for your household.
24 Weeks Emergency Prep List
Basic Home Emergency Checklist
Sanitation Kit
Sewage Disposal
Faith-Based Organizations
Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Dept of Homeland Security
Dept of Housing and Urban Development
Dept of Health and Human Services
Dept of Veteran Affairs
Dept of Education
Agency for International Development
Emergency Planning for Faith-Based Organizations
Developing EOPs for Houses of Worship
EOP Template Security Community Network
Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence
Infographic for "Six Steps"
Finding Your Disaster Mission for Faith Organizations 09/29/22
This presentation was not recorded. Each presenter spoke about their current disaster mission and they are resources to help you develop your own mission. The PowerPoint deck lists many different opportunities to serve the community. If you have questions or would like to be included in the joint CADRE/Red Cross Faith Resource Directory, email us at admin@cadresv.org.
Fire
All cities/towns in Santa Clara County use the Alert SCC notification system to alert residents of emergencies.
You must register to receive the Alerts.
Some cities/towns use additional notification systems as a backup to Alert SCC.
You should register for ALL alert systems used by your city/town.
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
U.S. Fire Administration Kids Fire Safety
Resources for evacuation and care of horses during wildfires.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Horse Prep Kit
Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for Horse Owners
What do I do with my horse during a Fire, Floor, Earthquake?
Lessons Learned from the Valley Fire
Here are a number of good resources for Air Quality. Find the resources that work best for your situation.
California Air Resources Board website has a lot of good educational materials.
Air Now
California Air Resources Board
Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
California Smoke Information
Purple Air
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
County Public Health DIY Filter Fan
DIY Air Filter/Fan combo
Air Quality in Apartments
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Flood
After Flooding Mold Cleanup (Multiple Languages)
All cities/towns in Santa Clara County use the Alert SCC notification system to alert residents of emergencies.
You must register to receive the Alerts.
Some cities/towns use additional notification systems as a backup to Alert SCC.
You should register for ALL alert systems used by your city/town.
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
Text BADWEATHER to 888777 for weather-related notifications from the Office of Supportive Housing
Water District Creek Cams
Water District Stream Gauges
Reservoir Monitors
National Weather Service Gauges
Find Free Sandbags
How to Use Sandbags
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
Note: When signing up for PG&E outage notices, you have to re-register every year.
PG&E Statewide Outage Map
PG&E Outage Address Lookup Map
Sign up for PG&E Outage Alerts
Silicon Valley Power Outages
Medical Baseline Registration
Silicon Valley Power Social Media
City of Palo Alto Power Outages
Power Outage Preparedness
Forms
Hurricane Resources
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.
Insurance Info
United Policyholders provides free preparedness rack card handouts to local leaders and organizations to provide insurance and disaster preparedness guidance to homeowners and renters.
Through a grant from CalOES, we have translated a sub-set of our rack cards into Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese & Tagalog. We are able to provide these handouts to California community-based organizations and local leaders (subject to funding).
In Santa Clara County, CADRE is your supply source. To request handouts, please email: admin@cadresv.org
We also partner with the Department of Insurance in various States and local community organizations to provide customized information.
Links to United Policyholders upcoming and past zoom webinars
United Policyholders list of insurance education materials
Search for answers or post a question about your insurance issue or the loss recovery process.
Buying Tips - all insurance
Info about Renter and Homeowner's Insurance
Long Term Recovery
Long Term Recovery and Disaster Case Management 2022 Workshop
04/28/2022 Workshop
National VOAD Disaster Case Management-Points of Consensus (POC)
Tools-for-State-VOADs-to-Prepare-for-DCM
NVOAD-Capabilities-Matrix1
Long Term Recovery Quick Reference Guide
Long term recovery is the period following a disaster when the effected community and its residents return to a new normal state of living. A long term recovery program is usually established by the community, often with outside assistance, in order to help its most vulnerable residents through the recovery process. This Long Term Recovery Quick Reference Guide serves as a companion to the more extensive Long Term Recovery Guide (LTRG).
National VOAD Long Term Recovery Guide
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) is a coalition of organizations that prepare for and respond to the recovery needs of America’s communities in times of disasters. Throughout this recovery guide you will find references and links to other National VOAD resources.
Understanding Long Term Recovery – Using National VOAD Guidance and Principals 2020 Workshop
Mass Care/Shelter
Checklist for Emergency Shelters
Fill out the form to access shelter training including COVID-19 considerations.
Medical Resources / CPR
Resources for Medical Aid. This does not replace medical or doctor advice. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Continuous Chest Compression CPR (Hands Only) - University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Continuous Chest Compression CPR & Using an AED -- University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center Pull to the Right for Sirens and Lights PSA - English Pull to the Right for Sirens and Lights PSA - Spanish Pull to the Right for Sirens and Lights PSA - VietnameseMental Health
Documents and a website to help with disaster shock.
How to Cope with the Emotional Stress of a Major Disaster
Aftermath of a Major Crisis - English & Spanish
Sky Schools offers free 30-min sessions, you’ll discover tools to release fear, frustration, and overwhelm. Join them on your own or with your family.
LISTOS First Aid Kit for Your Mind is available in English, Spanish and Chinese with Vietnamese, Korean, Hmong and Filipino coming soon.
Online Relaxation Series for Parents and Children
LISTOS California First Aid Kit for Your Mind
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Helpline is available
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
800-950-6264: Helpline
Helpline: info@nami.org
Free 24/7 counseling or support, call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline.
Disaster Relief and Recovery Services/Recovering Emotionally
Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
Please know that no one in Santa Clara County has to bear the weight of life’s hardships alone. Our Suicide and Crisis Hotline is accessible 24/7 with multiple language services available for those who need it.
Anyone can text RENEW to 741741 to access our Crisis Text Line.
For more information on our services, please visit our website.
Crisis Hotline: 1-855-278-4204
Mobile Apps
Pandemic
Documenting Your Disaster Work 06/09/2020
Nonprofits and Government Maximizing FEMA Cost Recovery – 06/09/2020
PowerPoint Slides
Martinet Group LLC 2020 Webinar Info
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Safety Power Shutoff
The following images can be downloaded to share important resources on Facebook.
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
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
Note: When signing up for PG&E outage notices, you have to re-register every year.
PG&E Statewide Outage Map
PG&E Outage Address Lookup Map
Sign up for PG&E Outage Alerts
Silicon Valley Power Outages
Medical Baseline Registration
Silicon Valley Power Social Media
City of Palo Alto Power Outages
Power Outage Preparedness
The following images can be downloaded to share important resources on Twitter.
Schools
Compiled List of Resource Links
List of games, videos, songs, activity books, worksheets and curriculum to help children prepare.
Engaging students in emergency preparedness can empower youth to understand risks and know how to protect themselves during potential emergency events. Curriculum, lesson plans, and activities can help teachers and school staff bring disaster readiness into the classroom. Helpful preparedness and safety resources for teachers include:
• Classroom Activities and Youth Preparedness Programs – These multidisciplinary lessons, activities, and programs teach students what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
• Student Tools for Emergency Planning – This classroom-based curriculum for fourth and fifth graders teaches students how to prepare for disasters. The program includes core lessons as well as additional hazard-specific lessons that educators can use to customize their curriculum.
• Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum – This program for grades 1-12 teaches students about emergency preparedness, while also fostering critical skills such as problem solving, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication.
Classroom Activities and Youth Preparedness Programs
Student Tools for Emergency Planning
Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum
Being prepared for disasters starts at home. Educating students outside of school on what to do before, during, and after an emergency event will help them be prepared when it comes time to return to the classroom. Resources and information for families include:
• Prepare Your Family – This webpage provides materials to help you build your family emergency plan, information for how you can help children cope if they’ve experienced a disaster, and tips to help your children be ready when disaster strikes.
• Caring for Children in a Disaster – This guidance outlines the steps you can take before, during, and after an emergency to help keep your family safe and healthy.
Planning Resources for School Emergencies
School Administrators and School Safety Personnel
Administrators at the district and school level and school safety personnel play an important role in establishing and implementing emergency operations plans (EOPs) and other preparedness measures. Creating a safe learning environment requires collaboration between school officials and community partners to prepare for and respond to threats and hazards. Helpful resources for administrators and school safety personnel include:
• Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans – This interagency guidance provides information to school administrators on emergency management planning, and includes a process for developing, implementing, and refining a school’s EOP with community partners.
• The Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans – Developed to serve as a complement to the School Guide, this report recommends specific roles and responsibilities for district-level administrators and staff in the emergency planning process.
• EOP Interactive Tools – This site offers a suite of emergency planning tools for K-12 administrators, law enforcement personnel, and community partners related to developing and refining EOPs, enhancing capacity, and aligning emergency planning practices with those at the national, state, and local levels.
• K-12 Exercise Starter Kits – These self-conducted tabletop exercises are tailored for the academic community and include a set of scalable tools aimed to test existing emergency plans, protocols, and procedures.
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
The Role of Districts in Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
EOP Interactive Tools
K-12 Exercise Starter Kits
Youth should be empowered to learn the hazards that affect their community, understand how to stay safe in an emergency, practice critical emergency response skills, and lead preparedness-building activities in their communities. Emergency preparedness games, materials, and programs for students include:
• Ready Kids: Games – These games will test kids’ know-how in a wide range of emergencies as well as teach students how to build an emergency kit.
• Teen CERT – This program teaches teens about the potential disasters that could affect their area and how to safely and responsibly respond to them.
• Prepare with Pedro – This activity book teaches students how to be prepared for emergency events through fun activities such as crosswords, coloring pages, and matching games.
• Children in Disasters: Games and Activities – These interactive games and activities teach children how to stay safe during emergencies.
Visit SchoolSafety.gov for additional resources, tools, and products school communities can use to support emergency planning initiatives, as well as broader school safety-related information to prepare for a safe school year.
Ready Kids: Games
Teen CERT
Prepare with Pedro
Children in Disasters: Games and Activities
SchoolSafety.gov
Seniors
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 Plan & Supply List
Earthquake Preparedness Tips for the Elderly
Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors
Remembering When
Tsunami
National Weather Service Tsunami Warning System
Transportation
Utility Shutoff
Guidelines for safely shutting off Utilities at home.
If you are evacuating your home because of fire or damage, Only shut off natural gas and propane if it’s still safe to do so.
DO NOT TURN NATURAL GAS BACK ON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR UTILITY COMPANY. (Be patient. After an emergency, this may take a while)
Electrical Shutoff
Natural Gas Safety
Veteran Resources
US Department of Veteran Affairs – Burial Resources
Burials and Memorials - Headstones, Markers, and Medallions
Burial Benefits - Partial Reimbursement of Expenses
Burial Benefits - Presidental Memorial Certificates
Burial Benefits - Veteran and Dependent Burial in VA National Cemeteries
SCC County Veterans Service Office (VSO)
Veterans Experience Office (VEO)
Know A Vet Website
Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
Inquiry Routing and Information System (IRIS)
VA Loan Management
My HealtheVet Website
Native American Veterans Housing Loan Program
Medic Alert System benefits
Veteran's Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
PTSD Local Support: 408-574-9200
Medical Non-Crisis Support: 408-574-9200
U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Palo Alto Medical Office: 650-493-5000
SCC County Veterans Office (VSO): 408-918-4980
Visionlink
Visionlink is the Disaster Case Management software used by CADRE partners after disaster. The video links are training materials for new Disaster Case Managers and are designed to give an initial orientation.
If you would like more information about how to access the Visionlink resource, email or call CADRE.
CADRE Main: 408-577-2175
Email CADRE: admin@cadresv.org
Volunteer Management
Weather Extremes
Recorded Presentation
Cooked - Chicago Heat Wave
Report on Chicago Heatwave 1995
Chicago Heatwave 20 years later
Presentation Powerpoint
Dying Alone
Silicon Valley 2.0 Fact Sheet
Extreme Heat Planning Webinar 07/26/2022
Heat Safety Tips - English
Heat Ready California Safety Tips
Listos Stay Safe in Extreme Heat - Multiple languages
Cal Osha - 99Calor – Prevention of Heat Sickness
Cal Osha - 99Calor – Prevention of Heat Sickness - Spanish
Cal Osha Regulations – Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment
Cal Osha Heat Safety Supervisor’s Daily Checklist
Report Hazards to Cal/OSHA
Report Hazards to Cal/OSHA - Spanish
Extreme Heat Safety Two Pager
Seguridad contra el calor extremo
Wildfires
7 Saturdays to a More Fire Resistant Home
PG&E presents a series of short YouTube videos discussing simple ways to prepare for wildfires including Defensible Space, Evacuations and Emergency Supply Kits.
All Local Trusted Information Sources
Links to websites and social media used by organizations to share emergency information
CADRE Countywide Virtual Wildfire Tabletop Exercise 2021
Better Together - Day 1 PPT
Notification Methods Eval
Non-English Speakers
Sample Home Evacuation Checklist
Wildfire TTX Day 1 Resources
Better Together - Day 2 PPT
CalDART Network Overview - Day 2
The California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection has several resources available to help the community plan, know, and act during a wildfire.
What to expect during a wildfire and evacuation.
Resources for evacuation and care of horses during wildfires.
Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke
Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Horse Prep Kit
Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for Horse Owners
What do I do with my horse during a Fire, Floor, Earthquake?
Lessons Learned from the Valley Fire
LISTOS Wildfire Preparedness Resources and Downloads
Santa Clara County Fire Safe Council has partnered with LISTOS to provide communities with wildfire preparedness information. Hover over graphics on the website to download or view material in multiple languages. (English, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese.)
PG&E Wildfire Safety Presentation
Powerpoint, recording and resources shared during PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Presentation for Nonprofits.
Here are a number of good resources for Air Quality. Find the resources that work best for your situation.
California Air Resources Board website has a lot of good educational materials.
Air Now
California Air Resources Board
Emergencies and Indoor Air Quality
California Smoke Information
Purple Air
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
County Public Health DIY Filter Fan
DIY Air Filter/Fan combo
Air Quality in Apartments
Sustainable Silicon Valley
This CalFire webpage has a video and documents to help you prepare to return home including:
What to expect after a wildfire
Returning home checklist
Watershed Impacts
Information about the hazards of wildfire ash
What to Expect
Wildfire Cleanup Information for Homeowners
Red Cross - Disaster Cleanup & Repair for Your Home
Guidelines for safely shutting off Utilities at home.
If you are evacuating your home because of fire or damage, Only shut off natural gas and propane if it’s still safe to do so.
DO NOT TURN NATURAL GAS BACK ON WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR UTILITY COMPANY. (Be patient. After an emergency, this may take a while)
Electrical Shutoff
Natural Gas Safety