Get Involved

Earthquake safety and making San Francisco resilience is work that we all must do--work we do together. The Earthquake Safety Implementation Program (ESIP) is an initiative where community involvement guides and informs public policy. We welcome all community members to come to the EPICENTER, our collaborative education and community outreach center, or to come to the various working groups and workshops we host, or contact us with questions and concerns. 

Epicenter Workshop
Community Workshop at The EPICENTER

 

 

Earthquake Safety Working Group

The Earthquake Safety Working Group is the main public advisory body. It met monthly during the legislative process leading up to the passing of the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program . These meetings are open to the public.

Meeting 1 – December 3, 2012, 10 AM – 12 PM, City Hall Room 201
Agenda, Minutes

Meeting 2 – January 7, 2013, 10 AM – 12 PM, City Hall Room 201
Agenda, Minutes

Meeting 3 – February 4, 2013, 10 AM – 12 PM, City Hall Room 201
Agenda, Minutes

Meeting 4 – March 4, 2013, 10 AM – 11 AM, City Hall Room 201
Agenda, Minutes

Meeting 5 – April 1, 2013, 10 AM – 11 AM, City Hall Room 201
Agenda, Minutes

Meeting 6 – September 9, 2013, 10 AM – 11 AM, The EPICENTER, 245 Third Street
Agenda, Minutes

The Earthquake Safety Implemention Program RFP

RFP Number 2013-006 The Earthquake Safety Implementation Program as initiated an RFP process. Please click here to access the RFP.

Update: Responses to Request for Clarification

The Neighborhood Support Center Program

(ESIP Task A.4.b and A.4.a)
 

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A possible model of a Neighborhood Support Center at
the Safe Enough to Stay exhibit at SPUR, 2012.


The Neighborhood Support Center concept allows for a neighborhood-level, community-supported post-disaster response, organization, and support to those shelter in place in their homes. Meaning, after a disaster those staying in their homes will need the support of their community for supplies, communications, perhaps even food and water--This center, established right now, before the disaster, can be that place. Our partner, the Neighborhood Empowerment Network, is working with community leaders, City staff, and residents to establish these all over the City. We have convened a working group, as well.

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The Neighborhood Support Center Working Group

Meeting 1 – April 17, 2013, 10 AM – 12 PM, City Hall Room 034
Agenda

Meeting 2 – June 26, 2013, 12 PM – 2 PM, NERT Headquarters, 2310 Folsom Street
Agenda