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Special Classes – Earthquake Mitigation, PEP and Wildfire Preparedness

EARTHQUAKE HAZARD RISK MITIGATION

Our EQHM (Earthquake Hazard Risk Mitigation at Home) presentation is a 2 hour class to inform and educate you and your neighbors about earthquake hazards at home.

What you will learn:

  • Why you need to Secure Your Space
  • Sources of non-structural earthquake hazard risk within living spaces
  • Approaches to reducing and mitigating the risk of non-structural earthquake hazards
  • Examples of products to help you Secure Your Space
  • Installation Do’s and Don’ts
  • DIY Resources

PEP class welcome slide

PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPARATION

Our Personal Emergency Preparation (PEP) class is a quick, two-hour training that is open to the public.

What you will learn:

  • Why you should prepare
  • Major hazards in the SF Bay Area
  • What to do BEFORE a disaster
  • Preparedness kits (car, home, work, pets)
  • What to expect and do DURING a disaster or public health emergency (pandemic)
  • What to do AFTER a disaster

 

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS

Our Wildfire Preparedness presentation is a 2 hour class to inform and educate you and your neighbors about Emergency Preparedness.

What you will learn:

  • How to determine your Fire Hazard Severity Risk
  • Types of Fire Hazard Exposure
  • The Elements of Defensible Space and Home Hardening
  • The 6 P’s of Evacuation Readiness
  • Resources for additional information

To register for any or all of our special classes, send us a note . Please indicate which class(es) you wish to take. Check our Training registration page to sign up for Free Basic Training. We look forward to you joining us!