One of the most lasting and damaging effects of a disaster is the trauma to one’s mental and emotional health, for those experiencing the disaster and to first responders. Post-disaster mental trauma can be substantial; one study estimates the prevalence of PTSD at 30–40% among direct victims, 10–20% among rescue workers, and 5–10% in the
Read moreAnimal Disaster Preparedness and First Aid
Jenny Wenk has been a Registered Veterinary Technician who worked in both private veterinary clinics and with East Bay Humane Society. She is a volunteer for Berkeley Animal Care Services and is the current Chair of the City’s Personnel Board. She has 3 totally adorable (most of the time) cats (as she describes them). She
Read more“Lessons from the Sonoma Fires: What Can Berkeley Learn”
As tragic as the Napa/Sonoma/Santa Rosa wildfires were, many areas of the Sonoma Valley were spared due to the low fuel load presence of the vineyards, and they provide extremely valuable lessons for us. The communities of the East Bay are the closest urban areas to natural areas with the rating of “highest wildfire risk”
Read moreBDPNN General Assembly | Red Cross Shelters
Richard Fateman of the Red Cross will discuss how the Red Cross plans and execute disaster response shelters, and what the specific needs and hurdles are for Berkeley. Come with your questions!
Read moreThe Big One was Yesterday—What Do I Do Today?
City of Berkeley’s OES resident disaster management specialist, Jennifer Lazo,will talk with us about what to do after you’ve all met at your neighborhood spot, the immediate injuries are attended to, fires are being handled as best as you can. Now what? How do you get through the next days, weeks or even months?
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