Sign up to receive emergency alerts via call, text, or email from the County of Marin. Emergency officials use Alert Marin to deliver incident-specific information or potentially life-saving instructions to the precise geographic area(s) affected. Register here.
The City of Belvedere has developed an evacuation map for emergencies. Know at least two evacuation routes, as one may be unpassable in an emergency. Click here to see the evacuation map.
Assemble a shelter-in-place kit and an emergency go bag long before a disaster occurs, and keep them easily accessible so you are prepared for an emergency.
Communication networks could be unreliable during a disaster, and electricity could be disrupted. Planning ahead will help ensure family members know how to reach each other and where to meet in an emergency. You can learn more here.
CPR can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. The Red Cross offers a range of remote and in-person classes at affordable rates. You can learn more here.
Block Captains are the conduit between residents and emergency services during an emergency. They have two-way radios to communicate with Belvedere’s Emergency Operations Center.
In a disaster, the Block Captain’s first responsibility is for the safety of their family and home. If there is time, the Block Captain’s role is to check on neighbors, especially those with special needs, and disseminate information from the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to residents. The Block Captain also gathers information about the … Continued
Meet nearby residents and greet new neighbors Attend Block Captain meetings and trainings, about twice per year Keep their two-way radios charged
Block Captains meet about twice yearly to receive updates and participate in emergency drills.
No, if you are able-bodied and can operate a two-way radio, you can become a block captain. Residents with specialist skills, such as medical or emergency services training, are valuable to our program, so please highlight that on the signup form.
