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FAQ Topic: Emergencies

What does being a disaster service worker mean?

California Government Code Section 3100-3109 states (in part) in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers After an emergency you may be asked to continue your regular duties, report to an Emergency Operations Center, or support various response and recovery efforts. Some tasks may include … Continued

What are my main responsibilities relating to disasters and emergencies?

Make and practice a personal/family emergency plan (link). Be prepared at work and home. Know your role in the city’s emergency response plan as a DSW, EOC staff or front line response. Know local emergency procedures. Assure you are informed by signing up for AlertMarin, Nixle and following official city social media sites.

What can I do to make my neighborhood safer?

Organize, communicate and plan! Consider organizing a GET Ready training for your HOA or neighborhood group. Consider joining the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Know who around you may need extra assistance during an emergency and who may have a safe place to be. Talk with your neighbors about your concerns. Develop a meeting place … Continued

What are my main responsibilities relating to disasters and emergencies?

Make and practice a personal/family emergency plan (link). Have a Go-Bag (link) at work and at home. Assure you have an Emergency Kit at home (https://readymarin.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ReadyMarin-Checklist-Bundle.pdf). Know your role in the City’s emergency response plan whether you will serve as a DSW, EOC staff or field responder. Know local emergency procedures. Be signed up to … Continued

What is an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?

An Emergency Operations Center in a centralized location where representatives from various departments and agencies work together to support disaster response and recovery. An EOC helps first responders save lives and protect property while working to stabilize the incident, preserve the environment and begin the recovery process.

How will I be contacted during an emergency?

After a significant event, all City staff will receive a message from Everbridge. Please respond to this message as prompted to help Management know you are OK and if you can work. To add additional contact information, such as a personal email or cell phone, log into https://hrweb.cityofsanrafael.org and update your personal information following these instructions.

Am I a disaster service worker?

All City employees are designated by both State and City law as Disaster Service Workers (“DSW”).  When the Mayor declares a citywide emergency, all City employees serve as DSWs. Check out the EOC Staffing Organizational Chart or contact Emergency Manager, Quinn Garner, for any questions.

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