City of Milpitas | S.A.F.E.

Office of Emergency Services -
S.A.F.E. (Strategic Actions For Emergencies)

Disaster Preparedness

Strategic Actions For Emergencies

A Citizens Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission (CEPAC) Program

Milpitas Fire Department

Office of Emergency Services

777 South Main Street

Milpitas, CA 95035

(408) 586-2810

Strategic Actions For Emergencies (the Community Emergency Response Team program in Milpitas) is an emergency preparedness program created to save lives and reduce property damage by training individuals to initiate mitigation activities before or immediately following an emergency.

In the event of a major disaster, sections of our community may be severely impacted. Should this happen, public safety professionals will be required to commit all available resources at their disposal to alleviate the emergency. The priorities of City personnel will be saving lives and focusing resources on the greatest number of people.

The protection of life and property before, during and after a disaster is the responsibility of all of us.

What are the purposes of S.A.F.E.?

To create public awareness of potential threats to the community
To mitigate loss of life and property
To instruct individuals in self-help and mutual aid techniques
To provide training in the areas of recovery, special assistance and security

What deliverables will S.A.F.E. offer to the community?

Description and awareness of natural and manmade threats to the community
Classroom and hands-on training in measures which may save lives and protect property
Printed materials to take home
Start-up guidance and ongoing assistance from City government

What does the S.A.F.E. training program consist of?

Classroom and practical training for neighborhood groups of 12 to 20
Evening classroom training by Milpitas Fire personnel one day a week for seven weeks
A Saturday graduation exercise consisting of a simple test and practical applications of learned skills
Registration as a Disaster Service Worker
A S.A.F.E. backpack with ID vest and personal safety equipment

The Training will be presented as seven 2 1/2 hour weekday evening classes and a Saturday morning course review and disaster simulation. The time requirement is a commitment of approximately 20 hours. The outline of training is as follows:

Week 1 - Emergency Preparedness
Week 2 - Fire Safety
Week 3 - Emergency Medical Operations--Part 1
Week 4 - Emergency Medical Operations--Part 2
Week 5 - Light Search & Rescue
Week 6 - Team Organization & Disaster Psychology
Week 7 - Terrorism
Saturday of Week 7 - Final exam/ hands-on exercise

Next S.A.F.E. Class: Each Thursday, January 21st through March 4th, 2010.
Fire Station #1, 777 South Main Street (Corner of Curtis Ave).
For further information and to enroll by phone call (408) 586-2810.
Enroll Online

Existing Teams

SAFE Team 1 - The Pines Neighborhood
SAFE Team 2 - The Hillcrest Estates Neighborhood
SAFE Team 3 - The Parktown/Foothills Estates Neighborhood
SAFE Team 4 - The Reflections Neighborhood
SAFE Team 5 - The Sunnyhills Neighborhood
SAFE Team 6 - The Cardoza Park Neighborhood
SAFE Team 7 - The Midtown Neighborhood
SAFE Team 8 - The Town Center Neighborhood

Interested?

To receive free emergency preparedness training and become a member of the SAFE program call (408) 586-2810.

Office of Emergency Services	Hours:
777 South Main Street	Monday-Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Phone: (408) 586-2810
For Emergencies Dial: 911

Office of Emergency Services - S.A.F.E. (Strategic Actions For Emergencies)

Office of Emergency Services -
S.A.F.E. (Strategic Actions For Emergencies)