08/20/2026
And now, some dates to add to your diary โ make a note as the first event is coming up next week!
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Thurs. August 27
๐ Zello Workshop at Burlingame Public Library - learn how to use the tool, which will be a vital communication tool in this year's 13th annual Burlingame Disaster Response Drill.
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Saturday, October 3
๐ Burlingame Disaster Response Drill
Join the Drill!
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) is looking for residents of Burlingame and the Burlingame Hills who are interested in leading or participating in the 13th annual Burlingame Disaster Response Drill on Saturday, October 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sign-up details are available at https://buff.ly/LvV0Zce, and questions can be directed to [email protected].
Studies have shown that people who are connected with one another are more likely to survive a major disaster and more likely to rebuild their communities after a disaster. Plus, knowing your neighbors makes living on your street more fun.
At this outdoor community event, participants will practice organizing in teams to help one another after a simulated disaster, and theyโll learn how to relay requests for help via the Zello app, which turns your cell phone into a walkie-talkie. There is no fee, and all materials and training are provided free of charge. Families are welcome, and children 10 and older will be assigned active roles in the drill. The City of Burlingame, the Central County Fire Department, the Burlingame Police Department and Burlingame's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) are official sponsors of the drill. Local Ham radio operators also support the exercise.
Everyone is invited to a Zello Workshop on Thurs. August 27 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Lane Room at the Burlingame Public Library to learn how to use the Zello app, which can connect you with friends and family all over the world. Zello will be a vital communication tool in this year's drill. If you need extra help with Zello, Rik Kasuga of BNN's board would be happy to hold an additional meeting for just your block. He can be reached at [email protected].
More info: https://buff.ly/LvV0Zce