The Oakmont Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC) is a standing committee of the Oakmont Village Association (OVA). It serves both as an advisory group to the OVA Board of Directors and as a resource to Oakmont residents on emergency preparation.
The Committee’s primary purposes are to:
- Provide informational materials to residents for self-help personal emergency preparation, based on publications-issued by FEMA and other emergency services organizations;
- Maintain and operate radio networks to provide a communications capability during a disaster or emergency affecting Oakmont with the understanding that residents and their guests will still be responsible for their own safety and well-being;
- Stay abreast of current and emerging policies, procedures, and technologies in the areas of personal and community emergency preparation and response;
- Establish and maintain interfaces with City, County, and other emergency agencies.
Residents are encouraged to print the Emergency Supply Checklist titled “Be Prepared OAKMONT” (see link), follow the instructions, and gather the suggested supplies in order to be prepared to shelter in place during a major emergency or disaster. For more information and/or to volunteer, contact OakmontERT@gmail.com
COPE is Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies. Its purpose is to build and prepare neighborhood teams for responding to major emergency situations. Equally beneficial, neighbors provide individual support to each other when needed. Experience has shown another plus – getting to know neighbors and enjoying their company. In case of emergencies, our neighbors are our closest families.
While most of our neighborhoods are organized in a COPE Team, there are still a few that are not and due to normal attrition, there are also COPE Leaders missing, residents able to communicate with their neighbors and relay communications to and from their Zone Communicator in case of a major disaster. Physical strength is not a requirement just the ability to think clearly during an emergency. This position may be shared.
Join our group of neighborhood teams and leaders.
COPE Santa Rosa
Contact Information:
Sue Hattendorf
Email:
hattsue@sonic.net
