September 2020 Community Meeting Summary

The Sept 2020 meeting topic was emergency planning. Tom Prussing covered smoke remediation tips, fire season recommendations, and alternative power sources during brownouts. Jeanne Jensen conducted a workshop on creating an emergency plan for your household.

In the Q&A, experts discussed a variety of topics such as: why you might leave a note for first responders, how to set up a clean room to protect yourself from unhealthy indoor air, where to find Boost Oxygen canisters, tips for evacuating if roads are blocked by trees, why an out-of-state contact is so important, the benefits of PurpleAir sensors, how to plan for second-story escapes, and more. 

Special thanks to Chief McCulley and Mayor DeGolia for joining.

NOTE: The phone number for Atherton Police Department is listed incorrectly on the original Family Emergency Plan template. Please make sure to update your contact list: Atherton Police Department: (650) 688-6500.

Click below to watch a recording of the September meeting.

September 12 Meeting Info

What’s next

At our next community meeting, scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at 9 AM, we’ll focus on creating and updating your family’s emergency supply kits. We hope you’ll join us and bring a friend! 

A.D.A.P.T. is looking for active volunteers to help keep our neighborhoods prepared for emergencies. Please reach out to Tom, Colleen, Jeanne, or Rebecca if you’d like to learn more about the opportunities available.