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Home My WebLink AboutDC 06-30-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO DISASTER COUNCIL AGENDA 10300 Torre Avenue, City Hall Conference Room C and via Teleconference Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 PM Page 1 1 DC 06-30-2026 1 of 87 Disaster Council Agenda June 30, 2026 advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment. 2) Written communications as follows: A. E-mail comments to disastercouncil@cupertino.gov. B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Disaster Council, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 C. Comments addressed to the Disaster Council received by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed before the beginning of the meeting. D. Comments addressed to the Disaster Council received after the 1:00 p.m. deadline, but through the end of the Disaster Council meeting, will be posted to the City’s website by the end of the following business day. 3) Teleconference in one of the following ways: A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting: https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j_wR1RX_Rzea9xm6MrHkQg a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized, speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak. c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser, such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer. B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join the meeting as follows: a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 816 8393 2100 b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6 c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number. C. Online via the teleconferencing device (Audio and Video) being used to provide access to the meeting from a remote Teleconference Location noticed pursuant to Gov. Code 54953(b)(2), which location, if noticed, would be stated on the cover page of this agenda. a) Speakers are required to notify the City Clerk via email to cityclerk@cupertino.gov prior to noon on the date of the meeting during which they plan to participate and comment from the remote location noticed to ensure the City Clerk is prepared to accept their comment. b) If the teleconferencing device malfunctions impeding access to the meeting from the Page 2 2 DC 06-30-2026 2 of 87 Disaster Council Agenda June 30, 2026 remote location, the speaker may alternatively participate via the other options for remote participation provided above. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: Approval of November 17, 2022 Disaster Council meeting minutes. Recommended Action: Approve November 17, 2022 Disaster Council meeting minutes. A - Draft Minutes 2.Subject: Approval of October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting minutes. Recommended Action: Approve October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting minutes. A - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Disaster Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Disaster Council and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 3.Subject: Presentation of Draft City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan Policy Chapter. Recommended Action: Receive a presentation, discuss the policy section of the Draft Emergency Operations Plan, and provide feedback. Presenter: Michael Contreras, Emergency Management Consultant, Witt O'Brien's Staff Report A - Presentation B - Attachment A – Disaster Council Membership, Powers, and Duties (CMC Sections 2.40.025 and 2.40.040) STAFF AND DISASTER COUNCIL REPORTS 4.Subject: Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Report. Page 3 3 DC 06-30-2026 3 of 87 Disaster Council Agenda June 30, 2026 Recommended Action: Receive a report from the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management. Presenter: Louay Toma, Sr. Emergency Manager, Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management 5.Subject: Santa Clara County Fire Department Report on Community Education. Receive the report on Santa Clara County Fire Department community education programs. Presenter: Gracie Hernandez, Senior Community Risk Specialist, Santa Clara County Fire Department A - Wildfire Preparedness Workshop Flyer 6.Subject: Report on Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities. Receive a report on emergency management roles and responsibilities supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations. Staff Report A - Disaster Council Membership, Powers, and Duties (CMC Sections 2.40.025 and 2.40.040) 7.Subject: Citizen Corps Report. Recommended Action: Receive the report by Citizen Corps liaison. Presenter: Ken Ericksen, Citizen Corps Coordinator, City of Cupertino A - Citizen Corps June 2026 Disaster Council Report B - Citizen Corps Procedure_Cupertino Volunteer Capabilities 8.Subject: Block Leader Coordinator Report. Recommended Action: Receive a report by Block Leader Coordinator. Presenter: Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator, City of Cupertino A - Presentation B - Block Leader and Neighborhood Watch Program Postcard C - Welcome Neighbor Door Hanger D - Hello Neighbor Door Hanger E - City Alert and Warning Flyer FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 9.Subject: Next Meeting to Review the Final Draft Emergency Operations Plan. Select the date for a special Disaster Council meeting to review the final Draft Emergency Operations Plan. If no date is selected, City staff will schedule the meeting and notify the Disaster Council. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 4 DC 06-30-2026 4 of 87 Disaster Council Agenda June 30, 2026 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Disaster Council or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 5 5 DC 06-30-2026 5 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Approval of November 17, 2022 Disaster Council meeting minutes. ..Recommended Action Approve November 17, 2022 Disaster Council meeting minutes. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 6 DC 06-30-2026 6 of 87 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO DISASTER COUNCIL Thursday, November 17, 2022 At 9:01 a.m., Chair Pamela Wu called the Special Cupertino Disaster Council to order. This was a teleconference meeting without a physical location. ROLL CALL Disaster Council Members Present: • Chair, City Manager Pamela Wu • Vice Chair, Vice Mayor Liang Chao • Kristina Alfaro, Director of Administrative Services (9:15 a.m.) • Luke Connolly, Acting Director of Community Development • Rachelle Sander, Director of Parks and Recreation • Bill Mitchell, Chief Technology Officer • Matt Morley, Director of Public Works (9:15 a.m.) Disaster Council Members Absent: None Also Present: • Meredith Gerhardt, Acting Emergency Manager • Ken Ericksen, Citizen Corps Coordinator APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: Minutes from November 18, 2021 Recommended Action: Approve minutes from November 18, 2021 Chair Wu opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. Mitchell moved and Sander seconded to approve the minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Connolly, Mitchell, Sander, Chao, and Wu. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Alfaro and Morley. 7 DC 06-30-2026 7 of 87 POSTPONEMENTS – None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None. OLD BUSINESS – None. NEW BUSINESS 2. Subject: Winter Weather Outlook Recommended Action: Receive a report on the Winter Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service Written communications for this item included a presentation. Brooke Bingaman, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, presented the Winter Outlook for 2022–2023, including a review of the previous winter season, current drought conditions, the seasonal outlook, and weather preparedness resources. At 9:15 a.m., Disaster Council members Alfaro and Morley joined the meeting. Disaster Council members asked questions and made comments. Chair Wu opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Disaster Council received the report on the Winter Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service. 3. Subject: Evacuation Planning from Cupertino Office of Emergency Management Recommended Action: Receive report by Cupertino Office of Emergency Management Acting Emergency Manager Meredith Gerhardt reviewed 2022 evacuation planning efforts, including the development of evacuation maps for each evacuation zone in Cupertino and the process for updating and sharing those maps with the community through the City website. Disaster Council members asked questions and made comments. The Disaster Council received the report from the Cupertino Office of Emergency 8 DC 06-30-2026 8 of 87 Management. STAFF AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 4. Subject: City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management Recommended Action: Receive report by the City of Cupertino OEM liaison Acting Emergency Manager Meredith Gerhardt reported on Office of Emergency Management (OEM) efforts in 2022 and priorities for 2023, including standardizing community outreach related to extreme weather events and continuing the City's training and exercise program to prepare staff for emergency response roles. Disaster Council members asked questions and made comments. The Disaster Council received the report by the City of Cupertino OEM liaison. 5. Subject: Report by Citizen Corps Recommended Action: Receive report by the Citizen Corps liaison Written communications for this item included a report. Cupertino Citizen Corps Coordinator Ken Ericksen reported on volunteer unit activities, exercises, and planning efforts. He also discussed volunteer support provided during extreme weather events and ongoing efforts to increase participation in volunteer programs managed through the Office of Emergency Management. Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES) volunteer Jim Oberhofer provided an update on CARES activities and upcoming exercises to enhance the City's emergency communications capabilities. Disaster Council members asked questions and made comments. The Disaster Council received the report by the Citizen Corps liaison. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING - None ADJOURNMENT At 9:53 a.m., Chair Wu adjourned the Special Disaster Council meeting. 9 DC 06-30-2026 9 of 87 Minutes prepared by: _________________________ Meredith Gerhardt Acting Emergency Manager 10 DC 06-30-2026 10 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Approval of October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting minutes. ..Recommended Action Approve October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting minutes. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 11 DC 06-30-2026 11 of 87 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO DISASTER COUNCIL Thursday, October 30, 2025 At 3:00 p.m., Chair Tina Kapoor called the Regular Disaster Council Meeting to order in City Hall Conference Room C, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014 and via Teleconference; and Teleconference Location: Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, Two Times Square, 714 Seventh Avenue at, W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, and led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL Disaster Council Members Present: • Chair, City Manager Tina Kapoor • Vice Chair, City Councilmember R "Ray" Wang (participated remotely) • Ben Fu, Community Development Director • Teri Gerhardt, Chief Technology Officer • Chad Mosley, Public Works Director • Kristina Alfaro, Administrative Services Director • Rachelle Sander, Parks and Recreation Director • Michael Woo, Senior Assistant City Attorney Disaster Council Members Absent: None Also Present: • Liang Chao, Mayor (participated remotely) • Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk • Ken Ericksen, Citizen Corps Coordinator • Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator • Jim Frawley, Emergency Manager Consultant • Hector Estrada, Deputy Chief, Santa Clara County Fire Department • Shawn Flores, Lieutenant, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None NEW BUSINESS 12 DC 06-30-2026 12 of 87 1. Subject: Appointment of Mayor Liang Chao as a non voting member Recommended Action: Appoint Mayor Liang Chao as a non voting member for the October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting Chair Kapoor opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. MOTION: Wang moved and Mosley seconded to appoint Mayor Liang Chao as a nonvoting member for the October 30, 2025 Disaster Council meeting. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Kapoor, Wang, Fu, Gerhardt, Mosley, Alfaro, Sander, and Woo. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. STAFF AND DISASTER COUNCIL REPORTS 2. Subject: City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Report Recommended Action: Receive report by the City of Cupertino OEM liaison Presenter: Jim Frawley, Emergency Manager Consultant, City of Cupertino Written communications for this item included a presentation. Emergency Manager Consultant Jim Frawley gave a presentation. Members asked questions and made comments about AlertSCC enrollment and participation, funding for emergency management systems and activities, Everbridge/AlertSCC capabilities, and evacuation planning and route notifications. Chair Kapoor opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Disaster Council received the City of Cupertino OEM Report by Office of Emergency Management Liaison and Emergency Management Consultant Jim Frawley. 3. Subject: Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Report Recommended Action: Receive report by the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Presenter: Management Director, Dana Reed, County of Santa Clara Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Director Dana Reed gave a report. Members asked questions and made comments about AlertSCC participation, funding responsibilities for emergency management systems and major events, Everbridge and 13 DC 06-30-2026 13 of 87 AlertSCC capabilities, and evacuation notifications and public alerting. Chair Kapoor opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Disaster Council received the report from Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Managing Director Dana Reed. 4. Subject: Block Leader Coordinator Report Recommended Action: Receive report by Block Leader Coordinator Presenter: Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator, City of Cupertino Written communications for this item included a presentation. Block Leader Coordinator Marta Drown gave a presentation. Members asked questions and made comments about Block Leader Program coverage throughout the city, Neighborhood Watch participation levels, and the use of heat maps to identify areas served by block leaders. Chair Kapoor opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Disaster Council received the Block Leader Coordinator Report by Block Leader Coordinator Marta Drown. 5. Subject: Citizen Corps Report Recommended Action: Receive report by Citizen Corps liaison Presenter: Ken Ericksen, Citizen Corps Coordinator, City of Cupertino Written communications for this item included the Community Outreach OES Map; Field Communications Operations Handbook (Cupertino ARES/RACES); Cupertino ARK Activation Handbook; and the Cupertino Citizen Corps Field Communications Handbook. Citizen Corps Coordinator Ken Ericksen gave a report. Members asked questions and made comments about volunteer participation and activity trends, Citizen Corps activations, community outreach efforts, and the use of AlertSCC for emergency preparedness exercises. 14 DC 06-30-2026 14 of 87 Chair Kapoor opened the public comment period and, seeing no one, closed the public comment period. The Disaster Council received the Citizen Corps Report by Citizen Corps Coordinator Ken Ericksen. 6. Subject: Next meeting: 2026 TBD The next meeting will occur in 2026, with the exact date to be determined. City staff will follow up accordingly once a date has been confirmed. ADJOURNMENT At 4:05 p.m., Chair Kapoor adjourned the Regular Disaster Council meeting. Minutes prepared by __________________________ Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk 15 DC 06-30-2026 15 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Presentation of Draft City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan Policy Chapter. ..Recommended Action Receive a presentation, discuss the policy section of the Draft Emergency Operations Plan, and provide feedback. Presenter: Michael Contreras, Emergency Management Consultant, Witt O'Brien's CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 16 DC 06-30-2026 16 of 87 DISASTER COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Meeting: June 30, 2026 Subject Receipt of Report on Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities. Recommended Action Receive the report on emergency management roles and responsibilities supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations. Reasons for Recommendation The City of Cupertino Office of Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining and updating the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP establishes the framework for the City’s preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations during emergencies and disasters. The draft EOP has been updated to reflect current emergency management practices, organizational structures, operational procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The EOP identifies the roles and responsibilities of City departments, volunteers, partner agencies, and other stakeholders involved in emergency management activities. The EOP maintains the City’s compliance with the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable provisions of the California Emergency Services Act. The Plan supports coordinated response and recovery efforts, resource management, public information functions, and interagency coordination during emergencies. Pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code Section 2.40.040, the Disaster Council advises on and recommends emergency plans. The draft EOP is being presented to the Disaster Council for review and recommendation prior to consideration by the City Council. The current EOP was reviewed by the Disaster Council on May 16, 2019, and subsequently adopted by the City Council on June 18, 2019. The proposed update replaces the 2019 EOP 17 DC 06-30-2026 17 of 87 and incorporates current emergency management standards, organizational updates, and operational procedures. The EOP is a public document that provides guidance for City operations before, during, and after emergencies and serves as the foundation for emergency management activities citywide. If the updated EOP is not adopted, the City will continue operating under the 2019 Emergency Operations Plan. Sustainability Impact No sustainability impact. Fiscal Impact No fiscal impact. City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description None. Council Goal: N/A California Environmental Quality Act No California Environmental Quality Act impact. _____________________________________ Prepared by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager Attachments: Attachment A – Disaster Council Membership, Powers, and Duties (CMC Sections 2.40.025 and 2.40.040) 18 DC 06-30-2026 18 of 87 www.wittobriens.com 2026 Emergency Operations Plan Update to the Cupertino Disaster Council June 30, 2026 19 DC 06-30-2026 19 of 87 Agenda •Introduction of Witt Team •Policy Section Review •Public Comment and City Council Approval Timeline 20 DC 06-30-2026 20 of 87 Project Status Project Review •Revise the City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan •Timeline: February to September 2026 Progress Update •Plan draft nearly complete •Met with Santa Clara County OEM •Met with SC Sheriff Office 21 DC 06-30-2026 21 of 87 Policy Chapter ⬥A review and discussion of a plan chapter ⬥Chapter 2 – Policy⬥Residents⬥Establishing the focus on the residents 22 DC 06-30-2026 22 of 87 Policy Chapter ⬥The Senior Policy Group⬥Role⬥Members⬥Standing Objectives 23 DC 06-30-2026 23 of 87 Policy Chapter Photo: CBS News ⬥Discussion and Comments 24 DC 06-30-2026 24 of 87 Timeline Photo: CBS News ⬥Draft completed by 14 July 2026 ⬥ESC hire start date of 15 July ⬥ESC review and editing by 30 July⬥ESC will review plan and work with consultant to develop final draft. ⬥Review the plan with Public Safety Commission- TBD ⬥Final version ready for Disaster Council- TBD ⬥Forwarding to City Council for review and approval- TBD 25 DC 06-30-2026 25 of 87 Final Thoughts / Questions 26 DC 06-30-2026 26 of 87 An Excerpt for Disaster Council Review and Comment 1. Chapter 2 - POLICYResidents of Cupertino During a disaster or incident that requires an emergency response, the residents of the City will look to government to mount an effective and organized response. This plan focuses on serving the residents of Cupertino. The key priorities are: • Protection of Life • Protection of Property • Safeguarding the Environment of the City • Safeguarding the Economy of the City To do this the City will establish an emergency management organization, develop strategies, and implement activities that are structured to help manage disasters or incidents to protect the residents and mitigate the effects of a disaster or emergency incident. 2. City Council As the elected representatives of the residents of Cupertino, the City Council will provide guidance in establishing emergency management policy, support the goals and objectives of the emergency management program, and advocate for the residents of the City. 3. Senior Policy Group During non-emergency times, the Senior Policy Group (SPG), comprised of Council Members, the City Manager, City Attorney’s Office, and the Public Information Officer will be responsible for approving policies and plans for the City. When this plan is activated, the City will also activate the SPG to provide strategic oversight and direction for the City. Details of the composition, roles, and responsibilities of the SPG, when in response, are detailed in “Section 6, Response”, of this plan. 4. Disaster Council 4.1. Description As outlined in California Government Code §8610, the City of Cupertino has established a Disaster Council. The Cupertino Disaster Council, establishes emergency management policy for the city. In its oversight role it also directs the development of plans and processes for the activation of the Cupertino emergency management system. 27 DC 06-30-2026 27 of 87 4.2. Role Overall, the Disaster Council provides oversight and guidance to the Cupertino Emergency Management program. It serves as the guiding body for the development of policy and plans and determines response priorities and resource allocation based on priorities. The council authorizes and empowers managers and supervisors designated to conduct operations in the emergency management structure to activate and mobilize City resources to manage emergency events. The Disaster Council shall provide oversight and review of plans and will submit the same to the City Council for ﬁnal approval. The Disaster Council will be the approving body for policies, mutual aid agreements, and community preparedness initiatives. 4.3. Members The Cupertino Disaster Council shall be comprised of: • The City Manager, or their designee, shall be chair. • The Mayor, or their designee, shall be vice chair. • The City Department Heads or their designee. • City Attorney (advisory capacity). In addition, the Disaster Council may include representatives of civic, business, labor, veterans, professional, or other organizations having an emergency responsibility, to provide advisement to the voting members to develop, strengthen, and enhance the city wide emergency management program. When necessary, the City Attorney may be required to review documents and policies promulgated by the Disaster Council. The City Attorney will have an advisory role in the Disaster Council. 5. Senior Leader’s Intent The Disaster Council of Cupertino has established the following as the intent for the emergency management program for the City of Cupertino: • Establish policies, direct the development of plans, and approve programs to help protect the lives and property of the residents of the City of Cupertino. • Working with City Departments, establish plans and programs to effectively respond to disasters and incidents within Cupertino. • Establish plans and programs that will help to recover the City in a post disaster environment. • Develop or assist in the development of employee disaster safety programs. • Prepare an operational emergency management structure for the city. 28 DC 06-30-2026 28 of 87 6. Senior Leaders Perogative The Emergency Operations Plan is intended to be used in preparation for and during disaster operations within the City of Cupertino. However, it is recognized that at times deviations from the plan and the structure will be required in order to effectively manage an incident. As such, the Cupertino Mayor, City Manager, or Disaster Council, may issue new standing objectives, modify the structure, or shuffle roles and responsibilities noted in this plan on an as-needed basis. 7. Cupertino Emergency Management Policy Guiding all plan development with the city are polices that have been established by the City which provide strategic level guidance to the objectives and goals of the emergency management program. City of Cupertino Emergency Management Policy can be found in the General Plan, Chapter 7 and within Goal HS-2. Individual policies are noted below and precede sections of this plan as they are addressed. HS 2: Ensure a high level of emergency preparedness for natural and human-caused disasters. Policy Number HS 2.2 Preparedness Distribute multi hazard emergency preparedness information for all hazards identiﬁed in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. Information will be provided through Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, lectures and seminars on emergency preparedness, publication of monthly safety articles in the Cupertino Scene, posting of information on the City’s Emergency Preparedness website, and coordination of video and printed information at the library. Efforts will be made to provide information in multiple formats to accommodate persons of all abilities. HS 2.3 Operations and Training Ensure City staff are trained on their functions/responsibilities in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and in disaster preparedness, ﬁrst aid, and CPR, as applicable. HS 2.4 Emergency Response Team (CERT), to augment the City’s emergency services, and clearly deﬁne responsibilities during a local emergency. HS 2.5 Emergency Public Information Maintain Cupertino’s Alert, Warning, and Notiﬁcation (AWN) Program to be used during emergency situations. 29 DC 06-30-2026 29 of 87 HS-2.6 Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Promote ﬁre prevention and emergency preparedness through City public education programs, the City Channel, the City’s website, the Cupertino Scene, and other social media platforms. NOTE: This plan does not discuss Fire Prevention. Activities related to ﬁre prevention can be found here: SC County Fire Prevention Awareness Policy Number HS 2.7: Hazard Preparedness Ensure that members of the community are adequately prepared for potential hazard scenarios, including geologic and seismic hazards, wildﬁre hazards, ﬂooding hazards, extreme heat, and hazardous materials releases. Leverage the Neighborhood Block Program to advertise and incorporate its members into training efforts to expand outreach and engagement. HS 2.8 Outreach Materials Distribute relevant educational and outreach materials to the public to help residents understand appropriate ﬁre mitigation activities, such as vegetation management, defensible space, evacuation routes, and emergency evacuation procedures during a ﬁre hazard. HS 2.10 Response emergency medical clinics to ensure preparedness and provide disaster medical response. HS 2.12 Awareness Ensure the public is aware of evacuation zones, evacuation routes, and how to access emergency alerts and evacuation orders. Provide information to members of the public about evacuation concerns, including designated evacuation routes and evacuation plan details, through multiple formats and in multiple languages. 30 DC 06-30-2026 30 of 87 8. Emergency Management Legislation The State of California has developed an extensive emergency management system. It is designed to ensure that counties and cities are provided with like organization, like resource requesting, and like oversight when managing emergencies or disasters. This system is designed to ensure local governments are eligible and receive federal disaster assistance when made available via the Stafford Act. Additionally, the City, County, and Federal governments have codes, ordinances, laws and regulations that govern emergency management and disaster response operations.The following laws, code, and regulation govern the roles, responsibilities, and conduct of emergency management. The references are provided to assist in preparedness, response, and recovery planning. City Ordinance Ordinance Purpose 2.40.010 The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide for the design of the citywide emergency management program for the City of Cupertino. The emergency management program includes the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within this City in the event of an emergency, the direction of the emergency organization, and the coordination of the emergency functions of this City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons. County Code Code Purpose Santa Clara Ordinance Code § A8 The declared purposes of this Division are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons, property, and the environment within Santa Clara County in the event of an emergency; the establishment, coordination, and direction of the County of Santa Clara Emergency Organization; the establishment, coordination and direction of the Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Area Council; the establishment, coordination and direction of the Office of Emergency Management; and the coordination of the emergency functions of this County with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations, and affected private persons. State Code Code Purpose California Emergency Services Act (Gov. Code §§ 8550– 8669.87) The establishes the legal framework for how California prepares for, responds to, and recovers from emergencies and disasters. 31 DC 06-30-2026 31 of 87 It also establishes SEMS as a standard process within the State, details the roles of local Disaster Councils, and provides for the proclamation of a local disaster. California Health and Safety Code Provides broad powers to local Health Officers to preserve public health. For Cupertino this power rests with the Santa Clara County Health Officer. Federal Law Federal Code Purpose The Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. § 5121 et seq.) This is the single most important law in U.S. emergency management. It provides the legal authority for the federal government to respond to disasters. Provides basis for federal funding. A Stafford Act declaration unlocks federal resources for local disasters. This includes funding for debris removal, repairs to public infrastructure, and direct financial assistance to individuals and households. The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) This law gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to declare a public health emergency. This was a critical legal tool during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the federal government to suspend certain regulations, facilitate the development of vaccines, and deploy medical resources across state lines. Homeland Security Act (116 Stat. 2135) Established the Department of Homeland Security and enhanced federal disaster preparedness efforts. Emergency Management Reform Act Amended Homeland Security Act and specifically notes changes to disaster assistance. Quick Stop Legal Reference: Emergency Management Law in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Guide [US Law Explained] 32 DC 06-30-2026 32 of 87 9. Cupertino Office of Emergency Management (OEM) The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the primary emergency management entity for the City. Its purpose is to help ensure residents and staff are prepared to respond to all incidents that may affect the City of Cupertino. The City OEM is led by the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) who shall develop plans, processes, and procedures to meet City protection, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery needs as noted in this plan and as based on lessons learned. 9.1. Roles and Responsibilities of OEM Office of Emergency Management • (City Manager). • personnel, and equipment, and reviews the plans annually. • Ensures that the City's Emergency Operations Plan and its annexes are reviewed and updated annually or as needed. • Under general supervision, develops and implements the Office of Emergency Services' emergency preparedness functions and programs; the study and analysis of vulnerability to disaster and response • • • • • Serves as the City's representative to coordinate with the Operational Area, regional, state, and federal governmental agencies, the public, volunteer organizations, and stakeholders to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication before, during, and after an emergency • Works with all City Departments, private organizations, and non-profit organizations to coordinate protection of key infrastructure such as government facilities, schools, business campuses, and natural • • • 33 DC 06-30-2026 33 of 87 Office of Emergency Management • Prepares, attains, and distributes emergency planning and preparedness materials to business and residential communities. • Manages the Citizen Corps program, including, but not limited to, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and ARES/RACES ham radio volunteers. This management may be • • • • • • • • • • Commission, Disaster Council, City Council, and other bodies as necessary. May serve as liaison to the 34 DC 06-30-2026 34 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management Report. ..Recommended Action Receive a report from the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management. Presenter: Louay Toma, Sr. Emergency Manager, Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 35 DC 06-30-2026 35 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Santa Clara County Fire Department Report on Community Education. ..Recommended Action Receive the report on Santa Clara County Fire Department community education programs. Presenter: Gracie Hernandez, Senior Community Risk Specialist, Santa Clara County Fire Department CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 36 DC 06-30-2026 36 of 87 AUGUST 27THURSDAY DATEDATE TIMETIMEWORKSHOP LOCATIONWORKSHOP LOCATION JULY 15WEDNESDAY CUPERTINO COMMUNITY HALL 10300 Torre Ave, Cupertino 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIN PERSON APRIL 23THURSDAY 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMPAVILION @ REDWOOD ESTATES IN PERSON FORMATFORMAT MAY 2SATURDAY SAN MARTIN LIONS CLUB 12415 Murphy Ave, San Martin 10:00 AM TO 12:00PMIN PERSON REGISTER TODAY!REGISTER TODAY!SCCFD.EVENTBRITE.COM 408-378-4010 408-378-4010 OROR SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT | 408.378.4010 | WWW.SCCFD.ORG 2026 Workshops2026 Workshops WildfireWildfirePREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESS Be READY Reduce Wildfire Risks: Home Hardening & Defensible Space Community Readiness - Firewise Emergency Notification Systems & Red Flag Warnings Get SET Create a Wildfire Action Plan Assemble Emergency Go Kits Understand Evacuation Terminology GO! Be Evacuation Ready Learn How to Stay Informed CONNECT WITH LOCAL AGENCIES American Red Cross California Department of Insurance (CDI) CAL FIRE Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) Firewise Community Leaders Halter Project - Animal Disaster Preparedness & Response Local Law Enforcement Los Altos Hills County Fire District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Santa Clara County FireSafe Council Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Valley Water * Subject to change without notice WILDFIRE READINESS PRESENTATIONWILDFIRE READINESS PRESENTATION COMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLESCOMMUNITY RESOURCE TABLES Rev03.04.26 21450 Madrone Drive, Los Gatos LOS ALTOS COMMUNITY CENTER 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIN PERSON JUNE 2TUESDAY JOAN PISANI COMMUNITY CENTER 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMIN PERSON 37 DC 06-30-2026 37 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Report on Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities. ..Recommended Action Receive a report on emergency management roles and responsibilities supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 38 DC 06-30-2026 38 of 87 DISASTER COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Meeting: June 30, 2026 Subject Report on Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities. Recommended Action Receive the report on emergency management roles and responsibilities supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations. Reasons for Recommendation As established in Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) Chapter 2.40, emergency management is a shared responsibility across City departments, governing bodies, partner agencies, volunteers, and community organizations. The following provides an overview of the primary roles supporting emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity of operations. All City employees are disaster service workers and members of the City's emergency organization pursuant to CMC Section 2.40.070 and are expected to participate in planning, training, exercises, preparedness activities, and emergency assignments as needed. City Manager's Office The City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services pursuant to CMC Sections 2.40.050 and 2.40.060, provides overall leadership, policy direction, and executive coordination of the City's emergency management program. Through the Emergency Management Division, oversees emergency planning, training, exercises, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordination, alerts and notifications, grants management, damage assessment coordination, and coordination with regional partners. Supports emergency communications and public information, emergency meetings and official actions of the City Council and Disaster Council, employee status and emergency staffing, and business recovery and outreach. Community Emergency Preparedness Programs Citizen Corps, including Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers, along with Block Leaders and Neighborhood Watch volunteers, support 39 DC 06-30-2026 39 of 87 community preparedness, emergency communications and community outreach before, during, and after emergencies, consistent with the community preparedness and volunteer program responsibilities described in CMC Section 2.40.040. Community Development Department Supports hazard mitigation, damage assessment, building safety inspections, permitting, planning, environmental review, recovery permitting, and rebuilding efforts. Assists with post-disaster land use, housing, and development issues. Finance Department Supports emergency purchasing, contracting, cost tracking, disaster reimbursement documentation, grant administration, payroll continuity, financial reporting, and recovery funding efforts. Maintains records necessary for state and federal reimbursement. Innovation and Technology Department Maintains critical communications, geographic information systems (GIS), and information technology infrastructure that support emergency response and continuity of operations. Provides technology support for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, including network connectivity, cybersecurity, emergency communications systems, situational awareness dashboards, incident management tools, and restoration of City technology services. Parks and Recreation Department Supports community sheltering, cooling centers, evacuation support facilities, reunification sites, recreation facility operations, volunteer support, and community recovery services. Assists with care and support services for affected residents. Public Works Department Leads infrastructure assessment, emergency engineering, debris management, transportation coordination, road closures, barricades, utility coordination, facility support, and restoration of critical infrastructure. Supports damage assessment and recovery operations. City Council Provides policy oversight of the City's emergency management program, adopts emergency management plans and ordinances, ratifies local emergency proclamations as required by law, and supports community recovery through policy and budget decisions. Disaster Council Provides oversight and guidance for the City's emergency management program as authorized under CMC Sections 2.40.025 and 2.40.040. Advises on emergency plans, preparedness initiatives, training and exercises, supports community preparedness and volunteer programs, and assists with long-term emergency management planning and 40 DC 06-30-2026 40 of 87 coordination. The Disaster Council's membership, powers, and duties are provided in Attachment A. Contracted Public Safety Partners • Santa Clara County Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, evacuation operations, and incident command. • Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, evacuation support, traffic control, perimeter security, access control, and public safety operations. Sustainability Impact No sustainability impact. Fiscal Impact No fiscal impact. City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description Emergency Operations Readiness: Review ﬁre, earthquake tornado, active shooter, Tsunami, hazardous transport accident policies; and ensure EOC is active and functioning with a permanent position not consultant running the program. Council Goal: Quality of Life California Environmental Quality Act No California Environmental Quality Act impact. _____________________________________ Prepared by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager Attachments: Attachment A – Disaster Council Membership, Powers, and Duties (CMC Sections 2.40.025 and 2.40.040) 41 DC 06-30-2026 41 of 87 !""# $% "# " & " ' "#( ! " "#( .* +/,.* /) 0-0! !" ! # !#(( $ # ( "( " "(2 "4( )45240 6 4 + 8 ( ( + "(9 + "( " " " ""(# ( " "( ( ( . " " . " : #( 4 4 ; : <(*'5 "(2 " " 4;< " " # ? " 42 DC 06-30-2026 42 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Citizen Corps Report. ..Recommended Action Receive the report by Citizen Corps liaison. Presenter: Ken Ericksen, Citizen Corps Coordinator, City of Cupertino CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 43 DC 06-30-2026 43 of 87 Page 1 of 3 + Cupertino Citizen Corps, CERT/MRC/CARES June 30, 2026 Disaster Council Report Prepared by Ken Ericksen Citizen Corps Coordinator Accomplishments YTD 2026: Data: o 1179 (Citizen Corps Volunteers) 1465.3 hours o Zone/Volunteers o Zone 1/163 o Zone 2/151 o Zone 3/79 o Zone 4/90 o Zone 5/59 o Zone 6/142 o Zone not assigned/495 o 14 New volunteers registered in Volunteer Portal o Public Education: o Monthly Personal/Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness classes 28/4 o Home of Christ Church 90 members, Personal and Family Preparedness done in Chinese Citizen CorpsActivity Category Hours Exercises 559 Outreach 49 Training 356.25 Net Check In 152.85 Unscheduled Activities 190.7 Total Hours 1307.8 Santa Clara County ARES/RACES Activations 10 Exercises & Planning 26 Training 43.5 Total Hours 79.5 San Jose City Exercise & Planning 39 Total Hours 39 Grand Total Citizen Corps Hours 1465.3 44 DC 06-30-2026 44 of 87 Page 2 of 3 o 0 Block Party Emergency Preparedness presentations o 2 Orientation for new graduates (9 graduates) o 0 Auto Activations o 10 Requested Activations for Community Events, Exercises etc. o 6 First Aid Booth, CEEF Run, Bunny Run, Holi, Earth Day, Cherry Blossom o 4 Exercises/Drills, Communication Outage/911 Calls Exercise, GMRS/FRS Monthly Drills, Citizen Corps Capabilities Exercise o 2 AlertSCC messages, CARES exercise notification, Citizen Corps Capabilities Exercise o 1670 AM Messaging for Citizen Corps Exercise o Email community development emails to be redistributed to our volunteer network! o 1141 Citizen Corps Volunteers 12 monthly emails o As needed Public Safety messages sent to volunteers to share with their neighbors, Weather, Health, Power, Parks etc. Seven leadership members have monthly meetings to address action items from exercises, training, and direction of future activities with the following teams: o Marketing and Outreach o Monthly Citizen Corps message and message supplements as needed, new data item reported above. o Website update implemented o 6 Community events supported, First Aid, Communications etc. o Process and Data Management o Volunteer Annex, Appendices, completed and used for training, exercises. o Training o Volunteer Annex Capabilities training plan. o GMRS/FRS radio testing done monthly. o MRC Skills training ongoing o CPR/AED classes o Field training, County qualifications o DOC (Dept. Operations Center) o Participated in all activations and exercises in planning. o Developed DOC SOP, Just in Time Training and DOC Check List for Auto and requested activation, added to the Volunteer Annex Appendices o CARES; Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services o Communications Vehicle 469 tested, maintained. o EOC to EOC monthly radio tests completed. o CARES Monthly training meetings o Weekly member radio tests 45 DC 06-30-2026 45 of 87 Page 3 of 3 o MRC; Medical Reserve Corps o First Aid Booths 6 events have been completed. These allow for our Volunteers to train our Logistics, Notification, Operations plus support community outreach. o Red Cross/MRC relationship exploration to match national objectives. o 2 CPR Certification Classes American Heart Association o Tools and Supplies o Supplies are being maintained. o ARK lock box codes to be reset for 2026. 2026 Citizen Corps authorization request: o 2026 activities, training activation has been approved by City Manager. 46 DC 06-30-2026 46 of 87 1 Auto and Requested Activation Capabilities June 22, 2026 Contents Auto and Requested Activation Capabilities ................................................................................................. 1 1 Auto Activation Capabilities .................................................................................................................. 2 1.1 Citizen Corps Department Operations Center (DOC) ................................................................... 4 1.2 Emergency Radio Net .................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Mike-Mike Assessment Reporting ................................................................................................ 5 1.4 Neighborhood Safety Assessment ................................................................................................ 7 1.5 ARK Level 3 Activation / Zone Reporting ...................................................................................... 7 1.6 ARK Level 2 Activation / Field Comms .......................................................................................... 8 1.7 ARK Level 1 Activation / Full; ICP .................................................................................................. 8 1.8 Light Search and Rescue ............................................................................................................... 9 1.9 Neighborhood Damage Assessment ........................................................................................... 11 1.10 Infrastructure Safety Assessment (ISA) ...................................................................................... 11 1.11 EOC/ICP Communications Support ............................................................................................. 12 1.12 Alt911 Field Call Taking ............................................................................................................... 12 1.13 Medical Treatment Area ............................................................................................................. 14 1.14 Psychological First Aid ................................................................................................................. 15 1.15 Good Samaritan Response .......................................................................................................... 15 2 Requested Activation Capabilities ...................................................................................................... 16 2.1 Communications Shadow ........................................................................................................... 17 2.2 Public Safety Partner Mutual Aid ................................................................................................ 17 2.3 RACES Mutual Aid ....................................................................................................................... 18 2.4 Medical Treatment First Aid Booth (Public Service Events) ....................................................... 19 2.5 Psychological First Aid Site Support (Shelter) ............................................................................. 20 2.6 Area Search and Canvasing ......................................................................................................... 21 2.7 Specific Situation Monitoring ...................................................................................................... 22 2.8 Public Service Field Response ..................................................................................................... 23 2.9 Language Interpreting Services ................................................................................................... 24 2.10 Shelter Staffing ............................................................................................................................ 25 2.11 Points of Distribution Staffing ..................................................................................................... 25 47 DC 06-30-2026 47 of 87 2 1 Auto Activation Capabilities 48 DC 06-30-2026 48 of 87 3 Auto-Activation refers to the initiation and execution of emergency response activities that are pre- approved to be performed by Cupertino Citizen Corps volunteers. The following is a summary of Auto- Activation capabilities that Cupertino Citizen Corps will perform: 1. Citizen Corps Department Operations Center (D O C) 2. Emergency Radio Net 3. Mike-Mike Assessment Reporting 4. Neighborhood Safety Assessment 5. ARK Level 3 Activation / Zone Reporting 6. ARK Level 2 Activation / Field Comms 7. ARK Level 1 Activation / Full, ICP 8. Light Search and Rescue 9. Neighborhood Damage Assessment 10. Infrastructure Safety Assessment 11. EOC/ICP Communications Support 12. Alt911 Field Call Taking 13. Medical Treatment Area 14. Psychological First Aid 15. Good Samaritan Response 49 DC 06-30-2026 49 of 87 4 1.1 Citizen Corps Department Operations Center (DOC) What is it: Citizen Corps DOC Unit reports to the EOC’s Operations Section using the Incident Command System to facilitate field operations and participate in the EOC EAP development and integrate Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch, and spontaneous volunteers into one response. How is it used: DOC: During auto/requested activations all field operations the DOC will activate and be the DSWVP/City Insurance supervisor position for Citizen Corps activities and be the direct contact to the ESC to coordinate Citizen Corps activities with the City EOC. • The DOC may be virtual initially and as the event develops it maybe collocated with the developing ICS structure. • Communications to field and EOC operations will use all methods available to accomplish the transfer of situation status. ICP: DOC will be the direct supervisor to the field operations for any auto activation or requested activation of field operations. • DOC will make sure that the ICP is supported with staffing, communications and logistics to be able to accomplish IAP. • ICP will give situation status summary information to DOC and will develop any changes to the IAP as needed. EOC: DOC is the Citizen Corps point of contact which will be included in the development of the EAP to best utilize the Citizen Corps resources. Who performs: Citizen Corps Volunteers trained and approved in DOC operations Triggering event: Any time affiliated volunteer field operations are being performed When performed: DOC will be established prior to any Citizen Corps field operations for Auto and requested activations Activation Type: Level 1,2,3 AUTO and Requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: DOC SOP, Just-in-Time Training, DOC Check-list Skills needed: Equipment operations 50 DC 06-30-2026 50 of 87 5 1.2 Emergency Radio Net What is it An Emergency Net is a group of radio stations that provide communication to one or more served agencies or to the general public during an emergency. How is it used: On the occurrence of any self-evident event, CARES members will use their personal radio equipment to check in to a designated frequency to begin coordinating emergency information and response activities. The net will initially be managed from a remote or home location until it can be transferred to the Cupertino Public Safety Communications Vehicle (Comm 469). The Net will remain active as long as CARES members are required to support the emergency response. Who performs: CARES Triggering event: Earthquake When performed: immediately after the earthquake and CARES members are capable to do so. Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: CARES Field Communications Handbook, regular training and field exercises Skills needed: Message passing, Radio operations (programming etc.) 1.3 Mike-Mike Assessment Reporting What is it The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale is an efficient and standardized reporting of earthquake damage delivered within the first of hour of the event. Instead of using subjective descriptions like "major", "minor" or "heavy", a Mike-Mike value is reported. This value equates to a standard level of observed damage as defined by the Mike-Mike scale making it quick and simple to communicate over the air. How is it used: SCC OEM: By agreement, CARES passes a summary to County RACES to help SCC OEM determine if they need to activate. DOC: receives the Mike-Mike report as soon as it is available. DOC attempts to contact the Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) with a summary of the report and confers with the ESC of the next CCC step that is being taken and when to expect the next report. Establishes a communication channel for subsequent communications. ESC: attempts to contact the City Manager with the initial Mike-Mike report and a decision is made about EOC activation. ESC also informs the City Manager about the Citizen Corps activation plans. Who performs: CARES, CERT, Block Leaders Triggering event: Earthquake When performed: immediately after the CARES Emergency Radio net is established Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: CARES Comm Handbook, ARK Activation Handbook, annual training and field exercises Skills needed: Message passing, Radio operations, 51 DC 06-30-2026 51 of 87 6 52 DC 06-30-2026 52 of 87 7 1.4 Neighborhood Safety Assessment What is it: After a disaster, Neighborhood members are encouraged to: First: make sure that they and their home and family are safe. Second: walk through their neighborhood to check on the status of their neighbors, and the status of the neighborhood homes and infrastructure to identify any serious injuries or hazards. Provide assistance if safe and possible (e.g., assist neighbors shutting off utilities as needed, provide minor first aid, provide information on helping each other, mitigate). Third: Record neighborhood status, actions taken on form COES105 or a sheet of paper if the form is not available. Walk to their ARK (or send someone) with the recorded information, or radio (GMRS or FRS) the information to the ARK. How is it used: ICP: Will use this information to develop the Reporting Zone Action Plan and share updated information with the EOC Situation Status via the DOC. Initial Level 1 and 2 may in effect at the beginning and with the DOC authorization Level 3 may be initiated. DOC: The ICP collected data is sent to the DOC per established ARK operation procedures to assist the EOC Situation Status Unit, and pertinent authorities, in the mitigation and recovery processes such as dispatching Law, Fire, EMS Who performs: Citizen Corp Volunteers, organized neighborhoods, City residents Triggering event: An Auto Activation or requested activation for a disaster such as severe weather, earthquake, wildfire, or an explosion which results on potential for damaged homes, roads, city infrastructure, and utilities. When performed: As soon as safely possible. Activation Type: Good Samaritan Insurance Type: DSWVP, City Insurance, California Good Samaritan Law Training/Frequency: Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class, CERT, ARK Activation Handbook, Communications Handbook, Quickcapture, (add Neighborhood Safety Assessment training FEMA CERT 1hr) one time Skills needed: Sit status, Structural Assessment, Communications, First Aid 1.5 ARK Level 3 Activation / Zone Reporting What is it: Level 3 –Zone Reporting. Citizen Corps members respond to local ARKs to start zone report collection. They attempt to contact the DOC to pass local status and for instructions to proceed with Level 2, or shut down Level 3 activities. Because communications may not be established with the EOC, any data collected is held and passed once a communicator arrives. How is it used: EOC: CERT & Block Leaders responding to ARKs start collecting Neighborhood Safety assessments. This information would be passed to the EOC as soon as communications support arrives (ARK Level 2 Activation). Who performs: CERT, Block Leaders, MRC Triggering event: Earthquake When performed: CERT members determine that the CCC Earthquake trigger event (things fall of a shelf) occurred and progress to their local ARKs. Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: DSWVP 53 DC 06-30-2026 53 of 87 8 Training/Frequency: ARK Activation Handbook, field exercises, FEMA CERT Skills needed: Sit status 1.6 ARK Level 2 Activation / Field Comms What is it: Level 2 – Zone Reporting with Communications. Responders have established communications with the DOC, continue to collect incident reports, and provide summary reports to the City. How is it used: DOC: Local situation status reports are summarized from received neighborhood safety assessments and provided to the EOC EOC: Receives situation status or requests for assistance from the DOC. County Comm: When commercial communication is out, CARES receives and passes emergency requests (ALT911) to County Comm for dispatch. Who performs: CERT, Block Leaders, MRC, CARES Triggering event: Earthquake, on arrival off a CARES Field Responder. When performed: Follows an ARK Level 3 Activation. Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: DSWVP Training/Frequency: ARK Activation Handbook, CARES focused training topic, field exercises FEMA CERT Training, one time with periodic exercises Skills needed: Sit status, ARK set up, Generator and Equipment set up and usage, First Aid 1.7 ARK Level 1 Activation / Full; ICP What is it: Level 1 – ICP Activation with DOC approval. The full ARK activation and operations process is now implemented, per the CERT training manual, following the SEMS/NIMS process. The ARK (or ICP) management team is established composed of: The Incident Commander, Operations Chief, Planning Chief, and Logistics Chief. Responders sign in volunteers, continue collecting incident reports, develop an action plan, and organize teams for the local zone response back out into the neighborhoods as directed by the Incident Commander. How is it used: DOC: Receives situation status reports, resource and material requests, and assessment reports to support field operations; participates in the EOC planning meetings. EOC: Includes these field reports in the EOC Action Plan. Who performs: CERT, CARES, MRC, Block Leaders, Org Neighborhoods Triggering event: Earthquake damage in an area warrants deploying field teams to help the community. When performed: On direction of the CCC DOC or Citizen Corps Coordinator. Activation Type: ARK Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: ARK Activation Handbook, CERT training manual, FEMA CERT Training (one time), periodic exercises, CARES focused training topic Skills needed: Sit status, ARK set up, Generator and Equipment set up and usage, First Aid 54 DC 06-30-2026 54 of 87 9 1.8 Light Search and Rescue What is it: Search and Rescue involves three separate operations: Size up, involves assessing the situation and determining a safe action plan. Search, involves locating victims and documenting their location. Rescue, involves the procedures and methods required to extricate the victims. How is it used: ICP: Supplies teams and material to perform task. DOC: The collected data is sent to the DOC per established ARK operation procedures to assist the City Manager, and pertinent authorities, in the mitigation and recovery processes such as dispatching Law, Fire, EMS. Who performs: CERT (others may assist under the direct supervision of an experienced CERT). Triggering event: A disaster such as a severe earthquake or an explosion which results on collapsed structures where people may be trapped. When performed: At the direction of ARK or Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: ARK Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP Training: CERT training manual, FEMA CERT, field exercises Skills needed: Sit status, Communications, TRIAGE/First Aid, Equipment usage, Cribbing, Utilities Management, Fire Suppression 55 DC 06-30-2026 55 of 87 10 56 DC 06-30-2026 56 of 87 11 1.9 Neighborhood Damage Assessment What is it: After a major disaster City Officials urgently need to know the status of its residents (injuries, deaths, damaged homes), and of the City’s infrastructure (roads, bridges, utilities). The Neighborhood Damage Assessment (TRIAGE) is intended to provide a street level view of a neighborhood’s status, by sending CERT lead teams, with radio communicators to specific neighborhoods to assess the situation (damaged homes, injuries, utilities, roads, etc.) How is it used: DOC: The collected data is sent to the DOC per established ARK operation procedures to assist the City Manager, and pertinent authorities, in the mitigation and recovery processes such as dispatching Law, Fire, EMS Who performs: CERT and CARES in teams. Triggering event: A disaster such as severe weather, earthquake, wildfire, or an explosion which results on potential for damaged homes, roads, city infrastructure, and utilities. When performed: At the direction of ARK or Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: ARK Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP Training/Frequency: CERT training manual. FEMA CERT Training (one time), periodic exercises Skills needed: Sit status, communications, TRIAGE/First Aid, Structural assessment, infrastructure assessment, Cribbing, Utilities Management, Fire Suppression 1.10 Infrastructure Safety Assessment (ISA) What is it: This is a detailed look at critical infrastructure assets located throughout the city including major roads, city facilities, water, wastewater, and water distribution assets. This assessment is deemed critical to mitigate bigger problems caused by water shortages or sewage spills. How is it used: Cupertino Public Works: Problems with facilities and city-managed roads can be compiled and provided as a means to jump-start the Public Work response. San Jose Water, Cupertino Sanitary District, Valley Water: Problems with water and wastewater assets are reported directly to the specific asset owner so they can prioritize their response effort. This is performed per agreement with these named served agencies. Communications back to the city about actions updates have not been determined if/how this will be done. ICP: Makes the field assignments, tracks field resources, and receives reports. DOC: Receives ISA reports from field teams and passes these reports to the EOC. EOC: Status of third-party assets in the city is passed through the DOC to EOC Situation Status Unit, actionable City response items Who performs: CARES, CERT Triggering event: Earthquake after Mike-Mike and ESC approval When performed: At the direction of the ESC, CARES Shift Supervisor, and DOC; after standard work hours Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: CARES Comm Handbook, Served Agency reviews, field exercises, CARES ISA SOP, FEMA ICS, CARES focused training topic, Periodic training and exercises, Quickcapture, CERT Scene Size Up, 57 DC 06-30-2026 57 of 87 12 Skills needed: Sit status, Assessment criteria, First Aid, Communications Equipment, Message Passing, 1.11 EOC/ICP Communications Support What is it: EOC activation: Comm469, the Public Safety Communication Vehicle, provides an emergency communications link between the EOC, all deployed field assets, and County Comm using Amateur Radio and Public Safety frequencies. ICP field activation: Comm469 deploys as a field command vehicle to support responding resources in the field at a localized activation. It also includes a cache of backup radio equipment that can be deployed either when Comm469 is out of service or additional field radio equipment is required. How is it used: EOC: When deployed to the EOC, CARES supports the city activation with emergency communication with Cupertino field teams and SCC EOC. DOC: Supports field teams by handling logistics requests. ICP: When deployed to an ICP, provides communications support for deployed field responders. Who performs: CARES Triggering event: Earthquake When performed: At the direction of the CARES Shift Supervisor. Activation Type: AUTO or on Request Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: CARES focused training topic, field exercises Skills needed: Message passing, equipment operations, Comm469 operations 1.12 Alt911 Field Call Taking What is it: Provides the city with the tools and procedures for taking a 9-1-1 call in the field for transmission to County Comm. Similar to taking a 9-1-1 call, specific and sufficient information is collected in the field where it is entered, formatted, and transmitted to Cupertino’s PSAP (County Comm) for dispatch. How is it used: Residents: In the event of loss of commercial telephone service including 9-1- 1, CARES will receive, format, and transmit emergency requests to County Comm. County Comm: This capability fills a gap in the Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) coverage that is missing in Cupertino. DOC: Receives copies of emergency requests sent to County Comm; forwards to the EOC. Who performs: CARES, CERT Triggering event: Whenever there is a significant and extended loss of commercial telephone service, and community 9-1-1 requests for assistance are anticipated. When performed: At the direction of the CARES Shift Supervisor. Activation Type: AUTO or as requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: Field Communications Handbook, CARES focused training topic, field exercises Skills needed: Sit status, message passing, Comm equipment operations, First Aid, CPR 58 DC 06-30-2026 58 of 87 13 59 DC 06-30-2026 59 of 87 14 1.13 Medical Treatment Area What is it: A medical treatment area is an area that will provide both for responder safety and efficient triage, treatment and arrange for transportation of the incident's victims. Consideration of set-up, staffing and other special issues should be included in order to ensure that the core of the medical incident command structure operates efficiently. Just as with the initial scene assessment by first-arriving personnel and initial triage efforts, the decisions made in setting up a treatment area are critical to this unit's success or failure. The goal is to have the treatment area set up and ready to receive patients prior to their arrival. This is not always practical, based on the circumstances of the call; however, pre planning efforts in this area should emphasize this point. The initial steps in establishing any treatment area should answer the following questions: • Where the treatment area be setup? • Does the location allow for easy access by litter-bearers bringing in field-triaged victims? • How large should it be, and can it be expanded if needed? • Does the set-up allow for access to needed medical caches? • Is it adjacent to and does it provide for unimpeded access to the transportation area? • Is there a need for an onsite morgue, and how will it be secured? • Is weather a consideration? • How should the area be secured? How is it used: DOC: The collected data is sent to the DOC per established ARK operation procedures to assist the EOC, and pertinent authorities, in the mitigation and recovery processes such as dispatching EMS. IC: For reassignment of staff, logistic support. Who performs: MRC, CERT Triggering event: A disaster such as a severe earthquake, or an explosion which results in injuries When performed: At the direction of Medical Director via Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: ARK Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: FEMA CERT Medical Modules, First Aid Handbook/training; CPR/AED, First Aid training; Triage training; Head to Toe training; MRC Forms training; Stop the Bleed (one time), periodic training and exercises, Psych First Aid, Level 1 Activation Skills needed: First/Aid, CPR/AED, Sit status, 60 DC 06-30-2026 60 of 87 15 1.14 Psychological First Aid What is it: Psychological first aid is not therapy; rather, it is a set of techniques to provide emotional intervention during field operations. The techniques learned will help you manage personal situations, so you can meet the needs of all survivors, including Citizen Corps volunteers. Psychological first aid focuses on providing effective initial support to individuals in distress. The components are: ➢ Protecting from further harm ➢ Opportunity to talk without pressure ➢ Active listening ➢ Compassion ➢ Addressing and acknowledging concerns ➢ Discussing coping strategies ➢ Social support ➢ Offer to return to talk ➢ Referral How is it used: Support field staff and public during a disaster. Additionally, this capability will bridge the gap until formal psychological medical care can be provided. Who performs: MRC Triggering event: A disaster such as a severe earthquake, or an explosion which results in injuries When performed: At the direction of Medical Director via Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: AUTO or as requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: FEMA CERT Psychological First Aid Module, Red Cross, Annual Psychological First Aid training Skills needed: Sit status, Psych first aid, first aid 1.15 Good Samaritan Response What is it: A Good Samaritan response is when someone attempts to help a person in distress. Common examples might include someone who is experiencing chest pains or fell and hit their head on the sidewalk. How is it used: This type of response is to encourage unaffiliated residents to get involved in emergency situations without fear that they will be sued if their actions inadvertently contribute to a person’s injury or death. Good Samaritan only covers your actions to the level you have been trained. Who performs: Any volunteer, affiliated or unaffiliated. Triggering event: On after an Earthquake When performed: On discovery of a life- or property-threatening emergency Activation Type: AUTO Insurance Type: California Good Samaritan Law Training/Frequency: none Skills needed: First Aid, CPR, Communications, 911 61 DC 06-30-2026 61 of 87 16 2 Requested Activation Capabilities Requested Activations refer tasks and activities that are requested by the EOC that is within the training of the responding volunteer. An Action Plan would be created that would invoke any of these capabilities. The following is a summary of Requested Activation capabilities that Cupertino Citizen Corps will perform: 1. Communications Shadow 2. Public Safety Partner Mutual Aid 3. RACES Mutual Aid 4. Medical Treatment First Aid Booth (Public Service Events) 5. Psych First Aid Area 6. Area Search and Canvasing 7. Specific Situation Monitoring 8. Public Service Event Response 9. Language Interpreting Services 10. Shelter Staffing 11. Points of Distribution Staffing (I suggest we add the ICS 100, 200, 700, SEMS, since these are activities where we will be reporting to another organization’s operations, maybe the leads have this qualification and others are staff assigned under the lead) 62 DC 06-30-2026 62 of 87 17 2.1 Communications Shadow What is it: There are times when an official, participating in a public s4ervice event or emergency activation, is in the field and in need of communications support with the EOC or ICP. A shadow is when an Amateur Radio Operator (the Shadow) accompanies an official (called the Principal) during an event. A shadow operator passes radio messages on behalf of the Principal, may be on- foot or mobile, and is always in the immediate vicinity of the Principal being shadowed. How is it used: As described above. Who performs: CARES Triggering event: Per request When performed: Whenever communications support is needed for responders who do not have their own communications capabilities or the bandwidth to perform the communications function. Activation Type: Requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: Santa Clara County RACES Training: Shadowing /County training requirements and periodic events and exercises Skills needed: Message passing, equipment operations, Sit status, First Aid, CPR 2.2 Public Safety Partner Mutual Aid What is it: CARES may be asked to deploy into the field in support of a Public Safety Partner (Fire, Sheriff) for logistical and communications support. This deployment may be outside the City’s jurisdictional boundaries, will occur with approval from Cupertino OEM, and with the responders reporting to the requesting Public Safety Partner. How is it used: Public Safety Agencies: Comm 469 will be deployed to support a supplemental command post and used at the discretion of the requesting agency. Who performs: CARES Triggering event: Per request When performed: On request by a Public Safety Partner Activation Type: Requested, Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: Cross-training with Public Safety Partners, Comm 469 training Skills needed: Sit status, message passing, equipment operations, First Aid, CPR 63 DC 06-30-2026 63 of 87 18 2.3 RACES Mutual Aid What is it: CARES may be asked to deploy into the field in support of a RACES Mutual Aid Communicator (MAC) request for communications support. This deployment will be outside the City’s jurisdictional boundaries. Requests and initial dispatch will be coordinated by Santa Clara County OEM and Santa Clara County RACES on behalf of the requesting City, jurisdiction, or agency. How is it used: County RACES, Other Jurisdictions: Supplements the resources of other jurisdictions or agencies whenever (I) Cupertino resources are no longer needed locally and (ii) demand for communications support is requested elsewhere. Who performs: CARES Triggering event: Per request, City OEM approval When performed: On request by Santa Clara County OEM or RACES or a City Activation Type: Requested Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: Santa Clara County RACES Training: Field Responder, Net Control Operator, Packet Operator, Shadowing/County RACES training plan Skills needed: Sit status, message passing, equipment operations, First Aid, CPR 64 DC 06-30-2026 64 of 87 19 2.4 Medical Treatment First Aid Booth (Public Service Events) What is it: A medical treatment area is an area that will provide both for responder safety and efficient triage, treatment and transportation of the incident's victims. Consideration of set-up, staffing and other special issues should be included in order to ensure that the core of the medical incident command structure operates efficiently. Just as with the initial scene assessment by first-arriving personnel and initial triage efforts, the decisions made in setting up a treatment area are critical to this unit's success or failure. The goal is to have the treatment area set up and ready to receive patients prior to their arrival. This is not always practical, based on the circumstances of the call; however, pre planning efforts in this area should emphasize this point. The initial steps in establishing any treatment area should answer the following questions: • Where the treatment area be setup? • Does the location allow for easy access by litter-bearers bringing in field-triaged victims? • How large should it be, and can it be expanded if needed? • Does the set-up allow for access to needed medical caches? • Is it adjacent to and does it provide for unimpeded access to the transportation area? • Is there a need for an onsite morgue, and how will it be secured? • Is weather a consideration? • How should the area be secured? How is it used: DOC: The collected data is sent to the DOC per established ARK operation procedures to assist the EOC, and pertinent authorities, in the mitigation and recovery processes such as dispatching EMS. IC: For reassignment of staff, logistic support. Who performs: MRC, CERT Triggering event: A disaster such as a severe earthquake, or an explosion which results in injuries When performed: At the direction of Medical Director via Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: Level 1 or requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training/Frequency: First Aid Handbook/training; CPR/AED, First Aid training; Triage training; Head to Toe training; MRC Forms training; Stop the Bleed (one time), periodic training and exercises, Level 1 Activation Skills needed: First/Aid, CPR/AED, Sit status, Psych First Aid 65 DC 06-30-2026 65 of 87 20 2.5 Psychological First Aid Site Support (Shelter) What is it: Psychological first aid is not therapy; rather, it is a set of techniques to provide emotional intervention during field operations. The techniques learned will help you manage personal situations, so you can meet the needs of all survivors, including Citizen Corps volunteers. Psychological first aid focuses on providing effective initial support to individuals in distress. Components: ➢ Protecting from further harm ➢ Opportunity to talk without pressure ➢ Active listening ➢ Compassion ➢ Addressing and acknowledging concerns ➢ Discussing coping strategies ➢ Social support ➢ Offer to return to talk ➢ Referral How is it used: Support field staff and public during a disaster. Additionally, this capability will bridge the gap until formal psychological medical care can be provided. Who performs: MRC, CERT Triggering event: A disaster such as a severe earthquake, or an explosion which results in injuries When performed: At the direction of Medical Director via Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: Annual Psychological First Aid training, periodic training, and exercises (add: FEMA CERT Psychological First Aid Module, Red Cross, Annual Psychological First Aid training) Skills needed: Sit status, Psych first aid, CPR, first aid 66 DC 06-30-2026 66 of 87 21 2.6 Area Search and Canvasing What is it: A number of events may trigger the need to survey, search, or canvass a specific area in the city. Examples include: - The search for a missing person. - Messaging to potentially impacted residents of flooding due to dam imminent failure or other causes. - Messaging to potentially impacted residents of scheduled power shutoffs (PSPS) due to dangerous wind conditions. - Messaging to impacted residents of potentially dangerous conditions when telephone, internet, or public radio communication is not available. ICP at the request of the DOC, and following standard ARK operation procedures, will deploy teams to the specific area in the city. This will be accomplished by sending CERT lead teams, with radio communicators (CARES members), to the specific area. How is it used: DOC: Will receive the field situation status information, assist with resource management, planning, communications EOC: Situation Status information will be shared with the EOC. Who performs: Citizen Corps Volunteers, including radio communicators, trained in field response supplemented with Just-In-Time trained volunteers Triggering event: DOC Level 1 activation DSWVP or City Insurance When performed: At the direction of ARK or Mobile Command Post Incident Commander. Activation Type: Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: FEMA CERT Skills needed: Sit status, Equipment operations, structural assessment, First Aid, CPR, Message passing, Comm Equipment Operations 67 DC 06-30-2026 67 of 87 22 2.7 Specific Situation Monitoring What is it: Citizen Corps Command Post operates using the Incident Command System to facilitate specific field operations. Specific training and exercising have been done to be able to deploy teams to monitor items like ➢ creek water levels ➢ dam ➢ fire ➢ embers ➢ etc. Citizen Corps Volunteers can safely be deployed to go into an area of the city to go to safely observe and report back to the command post their status How is it used: ICP: Level 1 Activation field teams will be deployed to perform specific observation and reporting to the DOC DOC: will submit field situation status and share information with appropriate agencies, participate in the planning and IAP development EOC: This may or may not be activated but a clear communications line will be developed in the IAP to be sure field information is channeled to the appropriate agency Who performs: Citizen Corps Volunteers trained in field response supplemented with Just-In- Time trained volunteers. Triggering event: Requested by City DSWVP or City Insurance When performed: DOC will be established prior to any Citizen Corps field operations for requested activations following the Action Plan Activation Type: Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: FEMA CERT Skills needed: Sit status, Equipment operations, message passing, First Aid, CPR 68 DC 06-30-2026 68 of 87 23 2.8 Public Service Field Response What is it: Citizen Corps Command Post operates using the Incident Command System to facilitate specific field operations. This capability allows requesting agencies to have a turnkey operation of Volunteers to be part of a larger event following the Action Plan. Examples are events like: ➢ July 4th ➢ Bunny Fun Run ➢ Sheriff Hero’s Run ➢ Etc. Citizen Corps Volunteers can be a turnkey solution to safely deployed to support events with staff, communications, first aid. How is it used: ICP: Level 1Activation Citizen Corps Volunteers will become part of the field operations and integrate into the command structure of the event DOC: Will participate with the event planning and IAP development and Citizen Corps staffing, logistics EOC: this may or may not be activated but whatever the Command Structure is the DOC will be part of the operations section Who performs: Citizen Corps Volunteers trained in field response supplemented with Just-in- Time trained volunteers. Triggering event: Requested by Agency, DSWVP or City Insurance When performed: DOC will be established prior and participate in the event planning to any Citizen Corps field operations for requested activations following the Action Plan Activation Type: Level 1 Insurance Type: City Insurance Training: FEMA CERT Skills needed: Sit status, Equipment operations, message passing, First Aid, CPR 69 DC 06-30-2026 69 of 87 24 2.9 Language Interpreting Services What is it: This capability allows requesting agencies to have a turnkey operation of Volunteers to assist with interpreting for the community. Citizen Corps Volunteers provide a turnkey solution to safely deploy to support events with interpreting using volunteers from our community to support our community. How is it used: ICP: Interpretation services for any Citizen Corps public facing activities will be included into the planning of field operations DOC: this requirement may be requested from the field and the Citizen Corps members have a large number of members with multiple languages and this information is kept in the Volunteer Portal EOC: Citizen Corps members may be called upon to support interpretation needs and can be requested through the DOC. Who performs: Citizen Corps Volunteers trained in field response supplemented with Just-In- Time trained volunteers. These volunteers are capable to communicate with public in their mother-tong Triggering event: Requested by Agency, DSWVP or City Insurance When performed: DOC will be established prior and participate in the event planning to any Citizen Corps field operations for requested activations following the Action Plan Activation Type: Level 1 Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: FEMA CERT, JIT Skills needed: Sit status, equipment operations, First Aid, CPR 70 DC 06-30-2026 70 of 87 25 2.10 Shelter Staffing What is it: An emergency shelter is temporary housing with minimal supportive services for individuals displayed due to an emergency. Citizen Corps provides resources to support the requesting agency. How is it used: Who performs: Citizen Corps Triggering event: As requested When performed: When requested Activation Type: Level 1, as Requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: Red Cross Shelter Training, JIT Skills needed: Sit status, First Aid, CPR, Equipment Operations, Comm Equipment Operations, Psych First Aid 2.11 Points of Distribution Staffing What is it: Points of Distribution (PODs) are centralized locations where the public can receive life sustaining commodities following a disaster or emergency. This can include commodities such as food and water, as well as medications in the event of a biological emergency. Citizen Corps provides resources to support the requesting agency. How is it used: Who performs: Citizen Corps Triggering event: As requested When performed: When requested Activation Type: Level 1, as Requested Insurance Type: DSWVP or City Insurance Training: Independent Study, FEMA IS-26, JIT Skills needed: Sit status, First Aid, CPR, Equipment Operations 71 DC 06-30-2026 71 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Block Leader Coordinator Report. ..Recommended Action Receive a report by Block Leader Coordinator. Presenter: Marta Drown, Block Leader Coordinator, City of Cupertino CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 72 DC 06-30-2026 72 of 87 Disaster Council Meeting Update: Block Leader and Neighborhood Watch Programs 73 DC 06-30-2026 73 of 87 •Creating a safer, more connected Cupertino •Meetings •Volunteer Directory •Neighborhood Events •Block Party Grant Block Leader Program 74 DC 06-30-2026 74 of 87 Publicly available map to find nearby Block Leaders 75 DC 06-30-2026 75 of 87 •In partnership with Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office •National Night Out will be August 4 •Registration closes July 1 Neighborhood Watch 76 DC 06-30-2026 76 of 87 cupertino.gov/blockleader LEADER PROGRAMLEADER PROGRAMLEADER PROGRAM BLOCKBLOCK BLOCK Connect Neighbors Block Leaders are engaged Cupertino residents who go the extra mile to connect neighbors and build community--helping our neighborhoods be safer, healthier, and more resilient. The Block Leader program helps residents learn how to get to know their neighbors and organize activities so neighbors can more easily communicate. Block Leaders receive updates on neighborhood activities and services and are vital links between City Hall and the neighborhoods. Become a Block Leader Block Leader Roles & Expectations Improve Communication Increase Public Safety 77 DC 06-30-2026 77 of 87 cupertino.gov/neighborhoodwatch WATCHWATCHWATCH NEIGHBORHOODNEIGHBORHOODNEIGHBORHOOD Emergency/ If in Doubt: Call 9-1-1 Call (408) 299-2311 The City of Cupertino offers the Neighborhood Watch program with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention initiative that engages residents and law enforcement to reduce crime. It involves: Building familiarity among neighbors fosters a safer community. Neighbors collaborating and assisting each other. Training citizens to identify and report suspicious activities. Implementing crime prevention methods like home security. Organize a Neighborhood Watch Program Today! Report Suspicious Activity Immediately Non-Emergency: Your safety is important. Do not engage. Leave response or deescalation to the professionals! 78 DC 06-30-2026 78 of 87 Welcome to the neighborhood! We stay connected to keep up to date on City information and work towards a healthy, happy, and safe community. If you are interested in being added to our contact list, my information is below..Let’s keep our community safe, happy, and healthy! Your Local Block Leader, Name: Phone: Email: 79 DC 06-30-2026 79 of 87 Report issues for the City totaddress such as graffiti, potholes, and more. Download the 3-1-1 app! cupertino.org/cupertino311 In the event of a disaster, the City will notify you directly. Make sure you are registered to receive alerts! Go to alertscc.org. Cupertino Block Leaders demonstrate extraordinary civic duty by connecting neighbors, building a sense of community, and enabling information sharing between the City of Cupertino and residents. By doing so, Block Leaders ensure Cupertino neighborhoods are healthier, happier, and more resilient. To learn more about the Block Leader program or to get involved, contact Marta Drown at (408) 777-3408 or martad@cupertino.org. 80 DC 06-30-2026 80 of 87 Let’s keep our community safe, happy, and healthy! Please reach me if: • Your contact information changed • Your next-door neighbor moved • You want to stay informed •______________ Your Local Block Leader, Name: Phone: Email: (Other) 81 DC 06-30-2026 81 of 87 Lore m Hello Report issues for the City to address such as graffiti, potholes, and more. Download the 3-1-1 app! cupertino.gov/cupertino311 In the event of a disaster, the City will notify you directly. Make sure you are registered to receive alerts! Go to alertscc.org. Cupertino Block Leaders demonstrate extraordinary civic duty by connecting neighbors, building a sense of community, and enabling information sharing between the City of Cupertino and residents. By doing so, Block Leaders ensure Cupertino neighborhoods are healthier, happier, and more resilient. To learn more about the Block Leader program or to get involved, contact Marta Drown at (408) 777-3408 or martad@cupertino.gov. 82 DC 06-30-2026 82 of 87 83 DC 06-30-2026 83 of 87 84 DC 06-30-2026 84 of 87 85 DC 06-30-2026 85 of 87 86 DC 06-30-2026 86 of 87 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item ..Title Subject: Next Meeting to Review the Final Draft Emergency Operations Plan. ..Recommended Action Select the date for a special Disaster Council meeting to review the final Draft Emergency Operations Plan. If no date is selected, City staff will schedule the meeting and notify the Disaster Council. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 6/25/2026Page 1 of 1 87 DC 06-30-2026 87 of 87