These well-trained volunteers stand ready to provide assistance to their neighborhoods and community in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Following a disaster, emergency services personnel may be unavailable to meet the demands of its community. The emergency services that you have come to expect through 9-1-1 at a moments notice, such as police, fire, medical, etc. may be dispatched elsewhere. As we witnessed during previous disasters, initially people have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life saving and life sustaining needs. In an effort to prepare residents of Sunnyvale to protect family and property, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Office of Emergency Services developed the SNAP Training Program. The purpose of SNAP is to provide Sunnyvale residents with tools to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours following a disaster.
The training program is on a volunteer basis, taught for seven consecutive weeks. As a SNAP participant, you will learn about disaster preparedness empowering you to help save lives while working with the City of Sunnyvale to do "The greatest good for the greatest number of people." For more information about the training, click on the SNAP brochure.
SNAP Brochure
SNAP Spring 2012 Training Schedule
Register for SNAP Online NOW
Call 408-730-7190
For more information email SNAP@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us
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Disaster Preparedness Utilities & Your Safety
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Thur Apr 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
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| Incident Command System |
Thur Apr 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
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* Communications Quick/Detail Hazard Survey Search & Rescue
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Thur Apr 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
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Disaster Medical Part I START Triage
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Thur Apr 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
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Disaster Medical Part II
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Thur May 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
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*Fire Safety and Suppression
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Thur May 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
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Terrorism, Communications part II, Critical Incedent Stress
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Thur May 17, 6:30-9:30 p.m. |
| *Search & Rescue Final Exercise, Graduation |
May 19, Saturday, 8:00am to 3:30 p.m. |
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Classes are held at the Department of Public Safety, located at 700 All America Way, Classroom- Where noted* are at Fire Station 2: corner of Wolfe & Arques
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Register for SNAP On-line NOW
There is no charge for this specialized training. There is a minimal fee to cover the cost of snacks (snacks/lunch for $12). Upon completion of the training a certificate will be awarded and SNAP safety gear provided.
Pandemic Flu
The potential for a pandemic flu exists, because of that the Office of Emergency Services wants you to learn about this possible health threat. Please join us on a quarterly basis, the second Wednesday of the first month of each quarter, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at 700 All American Way to learn how you can prepare for the pandemic flu and other natural hazards. There is no charge for this training.
Other Agency Links
American Red Cross- Santa Clara County
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Training
County Office of Emergency Services
California Office of Emergency Services
Citizens Corp/CERT