As you may already know, effective communications during a disaster is of the utmost importance and it’s extremely important that CERT members not only know how to use radio’s, but how to use them properly and with purpose. Please join us for a course on CERT emergency communication emphasizing FRS and GMRS radios. In addition […]
We had excellent presentations from Erika Bailey and John Yegge during the meeting. Great tips on having safe drinking water during disasters. Talks included several steps we can take to insure an adequate water supply when normal clean water sources are unavailable during disasters. Please come back soon as handout materials from the Water Storage […]
The “Love Our Earth Festival” is happening at Menlo-Atherton High School. Lots of activities for families, kids. Some very interesting technology for a cleaner environment. Of special interest to some will be displays about Electrification, Induction cooking, and various Heat Pump applications. So very much more! Several groups, including MPCReady, will have displays and provide […]
Many local groups are participating, including Menlo Park Fire, Red Cross, MPCReady, USGS, FEMA, CERT, PG&E, ADAPT, rEPAct, CalWater, Stop the Bleed. Learn how to be prepared for an emergency and how first responders and others help in a disaster. Lots of information. Free giveaways happening every hour!! Fun for kids, families and lots […]
HAMs living in Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, North Fair Oaks and local unincorporated county areas. Please join us for the regular Monday night HAM check ins. Visit our Amateur Communications page for more info!
TOPIC: Risk Appropriate Insurance. SPEAKER: Emily Chapman, State Farm Insurance Company. Please join MPC (Menlo Park Community) Ready for its August 26, 2023, 9-10:30 AM Community Meeting. Topic: Risk appropriate insurance. Sub topics include: changes in policy writing for California insurance marketplace; local insurance matters; being insurance prepared for disasters and catastrophes; how to use your […]
Meeting focused on community members interested in living in a more disaster prepared neighborhood. Free and aimed at those already on the MPC Ready mailing list for Belle Haven. Bring neighbors with you.
Neighborhood social for "Area 22" Block and Neighborhood Coordinators, and neighbors interested in building a disaster prepared neighborhood. Please stop by to say hello at this family friendly event. Let's place (more) faces with names, share ideas and more. Ice cream, snacks and beverages provided. Please contact Lynne@mpcready.org (or mobile at 650-380-3028 to RSVP and […]
Stop by to SAY HELLO and get acquainted at this informal family event. Invitation aimed at those living in Area 41 who are interested in living in a more disaster prepared neighborhood. Organizers will have cookies and beverages, handouts, demos and more. If you live in Area 41, please join us and bring your neighbors! […]
More and more residents are preparing for wildfire season. Find out why. Division Chief Jon Johnston, Menlo Park Fire Protection District (MPFPD) will provide an overview of the types of wildfire risks to our community as well as ways to prepare. Free and open to all members of the public. Refreshments and a free raffle […]
Enhance your skills and gather with members of the community, in a training led by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, to prepare for natural disasters. LOCATION: Mt. Olive Church. 605 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park. Training focused on residents living in Belle Haven or City of Menlo Park voting district 1. Refreshments served. Attendees receive […]
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District invites CERTs, members of neighborhood-level disaster prep organizations, elected officials, staff, community members and other interested parties to a meeting. The Menlo Fire supplied Agenda below: Attendees may participate in person at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (Cypress Room) at 700 Laurel Street in Menlo Park. or via Zoom. […]