The Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) is inviting residents to sign up for this year’s Burlingame Disaster Response Drill, which will take place on Saturday, October 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in multiple neighborhoods throughout Burlingame. It is designed to train neighbors to work together in the aftermath of a major emergency, when official responders are likely to be too busy to assist them.
Hosted by the BNN, the drill is supported by the Central County Fire Department, the Burlingame Police Department, Burlingame CERTs and local HAM radio operators. At this in-person, outdoor drill, participants will practice organizing in teams to help one another after a simulated disaster and will learn how to report major incidents to a simulated Emergency Operations Center. There is no fee, and all materials and training are provided free of charge.
To sign up, send an email to drill@burlingamenetwork.org and indicate whether you would like to lead a drill in your neighborhood or join another group’s drill. Families are welcome, and children 10 and older will be assigned active roles in the drill.
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