Preparedness/Neighborhood Coordinators

“Draft”

Neighborhood Coordinators

Purpose:

1. Provide coordination, direction, material and assistance to fellow canyon residents when emergency conditions (flood, fire, road blockage) exist.
2. Support first responder’s Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping by helping to identify significant shut-off values (water, gas), propane tanks, and other ancillary systems associated with houses in Butano Canyon.

Responsibilities:

1. Meet with each neighbor to discuss the purpose of a Neighborhood Coordinator.
2. Get permission from each neighbor to go on their property to support the first responders GIS mapping.
3. Explain what specific duties the Neighborhood Coordinator will be providing in case of an emergency.

Duties:

1. Identify houses that are within the responsibility of each Neighborhood Coordinator
2. Provide each neighbor a copy of the emergency escape routes, emergency siren codes, image of GIS map of their house, and contact list of Neighborhood Coordinators.
3. Assist with identifying escape routes and cleaning of trails as necessary.
4. Participate in emergency tests.
5. Every month check walkie-talkie batteries to ensure each walkie-talkie is working.
6. Participate in meetings with other Neighborhood Coordinators on the 4 th Friday of each month.
7. Identify alternate Neighborhood Coordinator for backup and assistance in the event that you are gone from Butano Canyon.