Emergency Preparedness Pre-Recorded Webinars

Los Altos PREPARES presents these previously recorded educational preparedness webinars. The content covers a variety of emergency preparedness topics. Feel free to browse the list below and simply click on the associated link to start watching the video!

Now	Topic	Pre-Recorded	Link
On-Demand	Emergency Preparedness Check-Up	Do a quick "check up" on your household's emergency preparedness. We'll review evacuation planning and Go Bags. We'll learn about Zonehaven, check on your emergency notification registration, and more. This session is focused on "Zone 1" on the BAT map, which includes Zones LAL-E101 and LAL-E201 Presentation Recorded Nov 13, 2021 Special for Zones LAL-E101 and LAL-E201 (aka "Zone 1") Presentation Recorded January 20, 2022	Special for Zones LAL-E101 and LAL-E201 (aka "Zone 1")Click here to view Click here to view
On-Demand	MyShake: How to Stay Informed about Bay Area Earthquakes	Learn about the likelihood of earthquakes in our area, where the faults are, and the impact on our communities. Jennifer Strauss, PhD from the Berkeley Seismology Lab, discusses the faults and risks in our area, and how to use the MyShake app to stay informed (and safer!) about earthquakes.	Click here to view View presentation Handout: "Earthquake Early Warning: Do's and Don'ts"
On-Demand	Earthquake Medical Bags	The Woodside-Portola Valley CERT reviews the Earthquake Medical Bags offered by WPV-Ready: get out your bag, look at the contents, organize them for easy access, and get Dr. Coe's tips for using the kit effectively should an earthquake occur and you have injured people to treat! Click here to order an earthquake medical kit for yourself. See list of "Kit Contents".	Click here to view
On-Demand	Earthquake Medical Bags	Earthquake Medical Bags offered by WPV-Ready: get out your bag, look at the contents, organize them for easy access, and get Dr. Coe's tips for using the kit effectively should an earthquake occur and you have injured people to treat. Q&A follows the video review. Recorded on June 21, 2021	Click here to view
On-Demand	Fire Resilient Landscaping with Native Plants	It's a dry year, and fire danger is likely to be high. Nikki Hanson's talk (hosted by the California Native Plant Society) will help you to make sure your yard is ready. Recorded June 2, 2021	Click here to view
On-Demand	Extra Time: Emergency Preparedness for those with Access & Functional Needs	You'll get expert advice about emergency preparedness for people who are aging-in-place, have mobility issues, have vision or hearing loss, or other access and functional needs. Recorded June 4, 2021 Earthquake Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities	Click here to view
On-Demand	Pets and Emergency Preparedness	Learn about storing emergency supplies and preparing for evacuations + more--for pets! Do you have a cat or dog? What about a bearded lizard or a gerbil? Do you have an emergency plan for them? Los Altos resident (and CERT volunteer) Lisa Towell K6LCT shared her expertise with us. Recorded June 7, 2021: Emergency Preparedness Resources for horses and other animals Pet Emergency Preparedness	Click here to view
On-Demand	Drought, the Slow-Moving Disaster	Santa Clara Valley Water District presents information on drought actions and the Santa Clara Valley Water District Drought Response Plan at the August 24, 2021 Los Altos City Council meeting	View recording (Timestamp @ 4:15 minute mark)
On-Demand	"Disasters Don't Wait!" Panel Discussion	Emergency Prep Fair, brought to you by the FEMA National Youth Council, shares important information about preparing your home and family for floods, droughts, wildfires, earthquakes and more. Get real-life tips and information on how to get yourself and others trained to help in a disaster. Recorded April 25, 2021: Panel 1: "Prepare to Act" Panel 2: "Step Up to Help"	Panel 1 Panel 2
On-Demand	Financial Emergency Preparedness	Join financial professionals to learn about preparing your family’s finances against disasters. Learn about getting cash in a disaster, saving up an emergency fund, protecting the documents you’ll need, insurance, making claims go smoothly after a disaster and more. Recorded April 29, 2021. FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Toolkit	Click here to view
On-Demand	Secure Your Space	We all know that we should "do things," but where to start? What should we do? We will learn together. Recorded on March 25, 2021.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Emergency Food Supplies: How, What and Where!	Learn the basics of food storage, including how to get started, what kinds of foods to store for your family, what to avoid, and where to store it. Personal Emergency (PEP) class presented by Sunnyvale Emergency Response volunteer, a former CERT Instructor. (PDF Presentation materials).	Click here to view
On-Demand	Water Supply in Disasters: Learn from Cal Water	Learn about the risk mitigations and contingency plans Cal Water has put in place to protect our water supply in case of disaster. Also learn how to safely store a household water supply. Webinar presented by Cal Water. Recorded on February 25, 2021.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Family Emergency Communications Plans and Evacuation Planning	This webinar focuses on family communications and evacuation planning, evacuation routes out of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, and being ready. Recorded on January 21, 2021. (PDF Presentation materials).	Click here to view
On-Demand	Safety for Seniors - Fall/Winter 2020	Detective Sergeant Cameron Shearer presents a Crime Prevention segment to BridgePoint of Los Altos Senior Community. Recorded on December 8, 2020.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Behind the Scenes: City of Los Altos Emergency Response Planning	Want to know more about how the City government prepares for disasters? Learn about the risks locally, the City Emergency Operations Center and Emergency Operations Plan, and what the City needs from its residents and emergency preparedness volunteers to help out after a disaster! Recorded May 20, 2021	Click here to view
On-Demand	Los Altos Emergency Preparedness: Presentation to Menlo Park Ready	This webinar focuses on how the City of Los Altos, the Los Altos Police, community volunteers, and the Santa Clara County Fire Department work together to help their community prepare for disasters. This 1-hour presentation to MPC Ready by Ann Hepenstal, City of Los Altos Preparedness Coordinator was recorded on November 21, 2020.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Los Altos Emergency Preparedness: Volunteers' Presentation to Menlo Park Ready	This webinar focuses on Los Altos PREPARES program community volunteers and their work to prepare themselves and the community for disasters. The volunteers' presentation to MPC Ready was recorded on January 23, 2021.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Emergency Supplies: “Stay” and “Go” Kits	Stay and Go Kits presented by LaVinnia Pierson, Associate of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Los Altos Lutheran Church. Recorded on September 29, 2020. "Stay" and "Go" Kits (PDF presentation materials)	Click here to view
On-Demand	"Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety" Webinar Series	View any or all in this series of 7 webinars on improving your earthquake safety, organizing your disaster supplies, and making your plans. Hosted by the Earthquake Country Alliance.	Click here to view
On-Demand	City of Los Altos Emergency Preparedness Webinar for Businesses	The City of Los Altos Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Ann Hepenstal presents "How to keep your business and your employees prepared for any emergency". Recorded on September 16, 2020.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Tour of Emergency Kits and Preparedness	Presented by Tracy Newby, Milpitas CERT. Recorded on September 13, 2020. Packing your Bags (PDF Presentation materials).	Click here to view
On-Demand	Community Safety & Crime Prevention	Los Altos Police - Captain Krauss & Detective Major on June 18, 2020.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Emergency Preparedness Neighborhood Projects	Los Altos PREPARES. Webinar recorded on June 2, 2020. Inspiration Session Projects (PDF Presentation materials).	Click here to view
On-Demand	Resilience and Psychological First-Aid Training	2-hour webinar presented by Nick Arnett, CERT Instructor.	Click here to view
On-Demand	Emergency Preparedness Check-Up, presentation from May 7, 2020 (no recording)	Presenters: Denise Gluhan, Los Altos Hills County Fire Department and Ann Hepenstal, City of Los Altos Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.	PDF of Slideshow
On-Demand	Resilience: Stress into Strength + many more webinars related to this topic	Various webinars presented by Nick Arnett, CERT Instructor.	Click here to view class description, register or on-demand