Posted by Lynne Bramlett
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Mar 21, 2021 at 1:22 pm
Lynne Bramlett is a registered user.

Being disaster prepared starts at household and then neighborhood level. You can learn more about what you'll need at www://mpcready.org. MPC Ready is a grass-roots organization focused on helping residents to prepare for disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and wildfires, and to strengthen neighborhood connections.

Please also join us on Sat, March 27 @ 9 a.m. to get an update from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Preparedness Division. You can learn more, and register for the meeting, at www://mpcready.org.

The National Preparedness Goal defines what it means for the whole community to be prepared for all types of disasters and emergencies, and the core capabilities to get there. Being prepared starts with being ready at home. You'll need emergency supplies of water, food, medicine and other necessities, and an emergency "go" bag for a sudden departure, an emergency kit in your car, and office.

Who depends on you to be prepared?

Our local government must also do its part. Menlo Park has an outdated Emergency Operations plan that won't help us prepare for probable disasters, such as an eruption of the Hayward earthquake fault. Even 6.0 earthquakes can cause loss of life and injury, and do considerable property and economic damage. The United States Geological Society predicts that the Hayward Fault is the fault most likely to erupt in the next 30 years. Its eruption impact will also disproportionately impact the Belle Haven community.

The Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board has authorized an outside review of the District's Office of Emergency Management. That review will also include disaster preparedness across the District's jurisdictions. The planned comprehensive review will give the Fire Board Directors, and the City of Menlo Park Council, actionable recommendations to help keep the community safer.

Meanwhile, please add to your emergency supplies or get started today! Even one small task per week can add up!