Community Training Opportunities

San José Prepared is a program that offers a free, two-hour Disaster Preparedness Course. In two hours, you can learn:

• About hazards you should prepare for in San José
• About opportunities to become even more involved and disaster prepared
• How to create a family disaster plan
• Ways to reduce the risks of loss and injury before disaster strikes
• What you should include in your personal and family disaster supplies

To schedule a free class for your organization or group, please fill out the Speaker Request Form and email or fax to the contact information included on the form. All requests will need to be submitted within 14 days advance notice and have a minimum of 10 people in attendance. Thank you.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to help train the residents of San José in emergency preparedness. ANYONE over the age of 18 is encouraged to be a part of this exciting team. Bilingual volunteers are also in high demand. San José Prepared! volunteers help by:

• Attending future training opportunities throughout the County of Santa Clara
• Distributing information on potential hazards
• Helping teach the 20-Hour San José Prepared! Course
• Staffing tables at community events and discussing preparedness to attendees
• Teaching the 2-Hour Disaster Preparedness Course to their community
• Other opportunities may arise during times of emergency activation

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact our office at (408) 794-7055 or by email .