PrepareNow Partners is an alliance
of seven community collaborative groups in the San Francisco
Bay Area. Each of the five county-based collaborative
groups brings together local agencies serving vulnerable
populations to specifically address issues related to
disaster preparedness and response. By participating in
a local collaborative, agencies connect to a network of
other nonprofit and government service providers, They
also learn how to stay open and operational after a disaster,
ensuring continuation of critical services to their clients.
There are two regional collaborative
groups. One specializes in the area of seniors and people
with disabilities and convenes the lead agencies from
each county that serve these populations. The other collaborative,
a partnership of Volunteer Centers in the Bay Area, maintains
a regional system for mobilizing spontaneous volunteers
for disasters.
Contact any of the above groups to inquire about training, consultation and other services. All are nonprofit organizations and welcome offers of financial and volunteer assistance.
