Emergencies occur occasionally and disasters may strike at any time.
You and your family can become more self-supporting and self-sustaining
through advance preparation and training. San Jose Prepared!
helps you to be better prepared for everyday emergencies, as well
to plan for large disasters. Lectures and hands-on instruction address
the following:
- How can my family/neighborhood be organized for emergency response?
- What is the safety way to use a fire extinguisher?
- How should large numbers of victims be prioritized for medical
care?
- What is the proper way to conduct search and rescue?
- How can you become aware of potential terrorism threats?
Individuals and neighborhood groups are welcome to become part
of San Jose Prepared! The core program consists of
the following five, 4 hour modules at $10.00 each, with the exception
of Module 5 which is free.:
- Module 1 - Home Preparedness and Neighborhood Organization
- Module 2 - Fire Suppression and Household Hazardous Materials
- Module 3 - Disaster Medicine/Disaster Psychology
- Module 4 - Light Search and Rescue
- Module 5 - Terrorism Awareness
We suggest you begin with with Module 1, you may then take the
other modules in any order. Classes are offered four times per year.
When you complete modules 1 - 5 you will receive the official
San Jose Prepared! hard hat, vest and fanny pack that are
recognized by emergency personnel during emergency response.
If you are at least 18 years old and live or work in San Jose,
please join now. For more information on dates, times and locations
of modules, go to the class
calendar or call San Jose Prepared! in the Office
of Emergency Services. (408)277-4598. Let's work together to get
San Jose Prepared!
For more information please contact
us. To report technical difficulties with this web page please
send the OES
Webmaster an email.
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