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This list includes resources compiled by Member Support and GGMG members. If you would like to add to the list or make a suggestion, please contact resourcelist@ggmg.org.
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CPR and First Aid
GGMG
GGMG runs classes regularly for members at a discounted rate and with child care provided. Check the events listings for information. For infant classes, see New Mothers resources.
- Member Recommended
Sports Basement
Sports Basement regularly provide free CPR classes - check their calendar
Earthquake Preparedness
- Member Recommended
Matt Springer's blog
Matt Springer posts general tips about earthquake preparedness and also presents talks about earthquake preparedness around the city
Totally Unprepared
A site designed to make preparing for an earthquake easy and fun
ShakeOut
An annual California-wide earthquake drill, with information on how and what to practice:
General Emergency
- Member Recommended
SF72
General information for being prepared in San Francisco. Although, 72 hours is good (any preparation is good), since Hurricane Katrina, many are now recommending being prepared for 5-7 days if possible.
- Member Recommended
Ready.gov
General preparedness advice: http://www.ready.gov/
Specifically for earthquakes: http://www.ready.gov/earthquak...
- Member Recommended
Alert SF
On Alert SF you can sign up to get warnings and info about disruptive events occurring in SF.
- Member Recommended
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
Take free emergency preparedness training (earthquake focus) and connect with other NERTs to help respond in a city-wide disaster scenario
Phone Numbers to Have Handy for General Emergencies
Your local police department
look up here: http://www.sf-police.org/index...
San Francisco Emergency Dispatch
(415) 553-8090 (better than 911 from a cell phone, especially if near a highway)
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222