Oakland CORE

01/04/2019

CORE Tip of the Week: Are You Covered?

Update your inventory and insurance annually.

12/28/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Have a Happy Safe New Year's eve

Plan where you will be for the evening. Designate a driver if you plan on drinking.

12/21/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Holiday Safety

Holiday Safety Tips: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/holiday-safety-tips
Report any suspicious activity to Oakland Police: (510) 777-3211

12/14/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Holiday Home Safety

In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. Take time today, to be sure everyone knows what to do in case of fire. Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to ensure they are working properly.

11/21/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Holiday Cooking Safety

Did you know most home fires start in the kitchen? Whether you’re making turkey or pie this holiday season, it is important to be careful when you’re cooking.

11/13/2018

CORE Announcement: Retrofit Grants Available: Last Day to Apply 11/13/18!

Have questions about the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program? Email [email protected] or call (877) 232-4300.

For many of us in the California Bay Area Region, our homes are near or on a major fault-line. Take steps today to prepare to survive and recover

11/09/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Air Quality in Oakland is Unhealthy

Air quality in Oakland is unhealthy.
People w/ heart/lung disease, older adults, children & teens: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Keep outdoor activities short; Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them. For more info: https://airnow.gov/

As of 7:00 a.m. November 9, the Air Quality Index is in the “unhealthy” range, which means that everyone should limit prolonged outdoor activities.

11/04/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: REMINDER FALL BACK CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS SUNDAY 11/4

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS - CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES AND TEST YOUR SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

10/26/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: See Something Say Something

It takes a Community to Protect a Community. We can all help keep our communities safe by paying attention to our surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe.

10/19/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Know and Practice Your Evacuation Plan

We never know when we may get that knock on the door telling us we have to evacuate immediately. Take steps today to ensure you and your family are safe and ready just in case.

10/12/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Great CA ShakeOut Drill 10/18/18

Join in and practice with over 15 million Californians in the worlds largest DROP, COVER, HOLD ON Earthquake Drill. Register at www.shakeout.org.

10/05/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Fire Prevention Week Oct 7 -13

LOOK - LISTEN - LEARN

09/28/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Participate in the Great ShakeOut Annual Earthquake Drill

Living in Earthquake Country it is extremely important to Have a Plan, Build a Kit, and Get Involved. Learn what to do and how to communicate with loved ones when the earth begins to shake.

09/21/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Prepare for the Unexpected

What important documents should you have for an emergency? Complete an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit

09/14/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Document and Insure - Check Your Coverage

If a disaster strikes, having insurance for your home or business property is the best way to ensure you will have the necessary financial resources to help you repair, rebuild, or replace whatever is damaged.

United Policyholders at www.uphelp.org Download and use the free UPHelp Home Inventory app in theiTunes Store and Google Play Store

09/08/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Help Your Neighbors and Community

Join us for the Resilient Fruitvale Preparedness Fair, Sunday, September 16, 10:00am-4:00pm, Fruitvale Village.

08/31/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: September is National Preparedness Month

What can you do to Prepare?

08/24/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Staying Safe - Plan Ahead

Have a Plan, Build a kit, Stay Informed.

08/17/2018

CORE Tip of the Week:Personal Safety Tips

BE ALERT - PLAN TO BE SAFE

08/10/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Learn Life Safety Skills

Knowing what to do ahead of time can saves lives!

08/03/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Back to School Safety

Safely share the road with school buses, pedestrians and bicycles.

For more information from the National Safety Council visit: http://www.nsc.org/learn/Pages/keep-children-safe-at-school.aspx

07/27/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Celebrate National Night Out

Organize a neighborhood block party, that brings neighbors together. We can all help keep our communities safe by paying attention to our surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

07/14/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Water Safety

Take Steps to Stay Safe Around Water.

07/07/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: READY-SET-GO

Have two ways out of your residence and neighborhood. Practice your plan at least twice a year.

07/03/2018

CORE Program: Congratulations CORE III Graduates!

A Special Thank you to all our CORE Volunteers for taking the time to make a difference in our community! We couldn't do it without you. Have a Happy and Safe July 4th!

06/30/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Have a Safe and Happy July 4th

Know that Fireworks are dangerous and illegal in Oakland.

06/25/2018

CONGRATULATIONS!
To our recent CORE III Graduates. Over seventy CORE Volunteers and OFD staff participated in this weekend's CORE III Training Session. Thank you all for your time and dedication to the CORE Program and for making a difference in our community!

06/22/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: BE FIREWISE - Extreme Heat and Red Flag Warning days!

Stay cool in hot weather.

06/15/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!

Heat related deaths are preventable.

06/09/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: See Something Say Something

Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors 2018 NBA Champions!

06/01/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: June is Pet Preparedness Month

Don't forget to include your pets in your preparedness planning.

05/25/2018

CORE Tip of the Week:TRAVEL SAFETY

Prepare for emergencies whether planning
a road trip or traveling abroad

05/22/2018

CORE 5th Annual Disaster Exercise

CORE Neighborhood Groups Invite your Neighbors!
Please Join Us for
Oakland CORE Program’s 5th Annual
Simulated Disaster Exercise
Saturday, June 9,2018

First On Scene—Stop the Bleed Training The Oakland Fire Department CORE Program in partnership with Alameda County Public Health Medical Reserve Corp are offering a First On Scene - “Stop the Bleed” training and exercise.

05/18/2018

CORE Tip of the Week: Reduce Wildfire Risk

Help Prevent Wildfires

In an ongoing effort to reduce the threat and devastating effects of wildfires in the Oakland hills, the Oakland Fire Department today released a Draft Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) for public review and comment during a 30-day comment period that runs from May 11 – June 11, 2018.

05/15/2018

CORE Class in session during the earthquake! They knew just what to do!!