Prepare Yourselves & Stay Safe Calendar of RSCA Events

RWS Emergency Drill

In addition to being the advocate for issues affecting Shores

Saturday, November 17th

residents and businesses, RSCA is dedicated to helping everyone

“Show Your Cards” for

stay safe and prepared for possible disasters or emergencies.

this preparedness event

ere are some safety issues unique to the Shores and residents
should be aware and plan ahead to stay safe. See pages 6 and 18

Santa Visits the Redwood Shores Library

for helpful tips. For many years, RSCA has provided each

Sunday, December 9th at 1-3pm

household with a ReD/GReeN Disaster Signal Card designed

Capture the magical moment of your children on

to help emergency responders quickly assess who needs

Santa’s lap sharing their wishes. Mingle with

immediate help and who is OK. Again this year, it is printed

neighbors, hum along to carols played on the

on the back cover and inside back cover of this PILOt.

piano, and enjoy crafts with Shores Library staff

Keep this card where you can locate it quickly!
Also keep tape nearby so that you can quickly put it where it members while waiting for your turn to see Santa.
can be seen clearly from the street. is may be in a front Don’t be late! The line to see Santa can be long…
window or on your front or garage door depending on the Families will be given a number based on arrival.

Light Up the Shores Contest

layout of your particular neighborhood. especially if you need
assistance, this card will help you get the quickest response.
e card should NOt be displayed year-round. Photos due by 5pm Wednesday, December 12th
“Show Your Cards” Drill on November 17th! (details on page 4)
On Saturday, November 17th local CeRt members will gather 2019 RSCA Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00pm
with RCFD emergency Preparedness Outreach Coordinator,
Redwood Shores Library (399 Marine Parkway)
Christy Adonis to conduct a “windshield survey” looking for
the GReeN/OK cards displayed where they can be seen from
the street. “Show Your Cards” on November 17th to show your You can always find more information about these
awareness of Shores issues and that you are reading e PILOt, and other community events on our web site at
and show support for the CeRt program that is in transition
from Redwood City and San Carlos to San Mateo County.
With changes in city leadership and uncertainty about further
RSCA.org
public safety cut-backs, it is more important than ever for
Shores residents to know how to prepare their homes and
families for disaster. Suggestions and checklists are included
in this edition to help you prepare for a range of situations.
Please take the time to read, plan and make sure that your
family, friends, neighbors and colleagues are safe and prepared.
If you are interested in helping our community stay safe, please
JOIN US to help keep Redwood Shores a GReAt place to
live and work! All residents are encouraged to be involved in
our community through volunteer positions and annual
membership contributions. For additional details, please
contact <membership@rsca.org>. ank you for your support.
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GIVING THANKS AND PLANNING AHEAD
Things To Do In The Month of November
hopefully you are adjusting well to the eND Of DayliGht
SaviNGS time that occurred Sunday, November 4th. Please devote
some time this month to prepare yourself and your home for
emergencies. Suggestions are available on page 18.
veteRaNS Day is November 11th (observed on Monday, the 12th)
so please thank veterans who serve and protect all of us.
ShOw yOuR CaRDS on Saturday, November 17th for our annual
Disaster Response Drill planned for Redwood Shores and local
CeRt members. Your Signal Card is printed on the back cover
and inside back cover, and we ask that you place the GReeN/OK
signal card where it can be seen from the street on this date. See
cover for details. e sign should not be displayed year-round.
RSCA wishes everyone a very happy thaNKSGiviNG holiday this
month. Give thanks for RSCA by returning your annual
membership contribution. If you’re on our email list, you can
renew online via memberplanet.com. If you’re not on our email
list, please “Join our email list” at RSCA.org. Alternatively, you
can always mail a $45 check to RSCA at: 274 Redwood Shores
Pkwy, PMB #603 Redwood City, CA 94065. Please include a
note with your address, phone number and email.
December Holiday Celebrations
December is a time of celebration and lots of fun events.
Families are invited to the Redwood Shores Library on Sunday,
December 9th (1-3pm) when SaNta viSitS the ShOReS. Details
on the cover. Don’t be late! e line to see Santa can be long!
Families will be given a number based on arrival time.
RSCA also invites residents to participate in our liGht up the
ShOReS CONteSt! Dress up your home and yard with lights,
snowmen, reindeer and ornaments and win prizes! to submit
your holiday decorations for consideration and publication in
e pilOt, simply take a photo of your home, apartment,
condominium or townhouse, and send it to us for our
“judging” process. (Please note that prizes will only be awarded
to those who are RSCA members in 2018 or 2019.)
e best time of day for these photos is about 15 minutes after
sundown while there is still a little light in the sky. We want
to see your house and surroundings as well as your lighting
and decorations. try not to use flash unless you can’t turn it
off, and you may need to take several photos during a roughly
15 minute period before the sky gets dark. Send us only the
very best two or three of your pictures. Be sure to include your
NAMe and StReet ADDReSS (including apartment or unit
number if applicable) and email to <LIGHTS@rsca.org>.
Photos must be submitted no later than 5pm on wednesday,
December 12th for our elves to judge all applicants!
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CC&R Compliance Before the New Year
e Architectural Design Board (ADB) has received many
questions over the past few months regarding compliance of
CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) for homes west
of Shell. ese sections of Redwood Shores tend not to have
hOAs (homeowner Associations), so how are there are CC&Rs?
ese neighborhoods, the original homes in the Shores, were
built before hOAs were in existence, but as is typical for designed
communities, the developer of all these areas placed CC&Rs on
deeds of the homes in order to establish a common standard for
value and upkeep of properties. When you purchased a property
in Redwood Shores, included as part of your deed was the
obligation to adhere to the CC&Rs.
ADB is the legal custodian and administrator of the CC&Rs
for a section of Redwood Shores. is group reviews plans for
home modification to assure new projects follow these rules and
fit in with the Shores. CC&Rs are in addition to and separate
from city code enforcement.
e Architectural Design Board is obligated to enforce the
CC&Rs. Recently, letters have gone out to many homes regarding
upkeep that needs to be done to the property in order to meet
CC&R compliance. Please take these letters seriously. Again, the
ADB has a responsibility to enforce the CC&Rs, and we do take
action in order to maintain a community standard.
everything that you do to the outside of your home, including
landscaping, fences, painting, etc., has to be approved by the
Architectural Design Board before you start your project. Also
a reminder: boats, trailers, and oversized vehicles are not allowed
parked on the driveway or any area visible from the street.
We thank all the residents who have responded and are in the
process of making the required changes. It makes the
neighborhood a much more desirable place and
the Shores a terrific place to live. If you have
questions, please email <aDB@RSCa.org>.
 REDWOOD SHORES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
274 Redwood Shores Pkwy, PMB #603
Redwood Shores, CA 94065 - 1173
www.RSCA.org | info@rsca.org

2018 Board of Directors

Lynn Kathleen Adams Connie Munevar
Nina Boire Sue Nix
Kevin Brehmer Ben Ploshay
Jim Cvengros Clemencia Rodriguez
Carol Ford harris Rogers
Shannon Guzzetta Steven tsujisaka
Don Long Bob Slusser
Mike Mancusi Andrew Young

RSCA’s Board of Directors meet at the

Redwood Shores Library on the 2nd ursday of each
month at 7pm. Our next Board Meeting will be:
November 8th, 2018 • Prepare Yourselves and Stay Safe ............................Page 1

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD (non-hOA areas):

• RSCA events Calendar ..........................................Page 1
• Giving anks and Planning Ahead.......................Page 4
Nina Boire Jim Cvengros Sue Nix • From the Mayor: Public Safety ..............................Page 6
For CC&R copies & information, email <ADB@rsca.org>
• Construction on Redwood Shores Parkway............Page 6
• City Council elections Will Change......................Page 6
DeADLINeS for e PILOT • Disaster Preparedness in the Shores........................Page 6
e deadline for space reservation is usually the end of the • At home in the Shores: Color Your Kitchen ............Page 8
first week of each month for the following month’s issue. • Latest News from SVCW ....................................Page 10
Please email <ThePILOT@rsca.org> for a precise schedule. • It’s elementary School Update .............................Page 12
PUBLISHER: Redwood Shores Community Association • Allergy Awareness Letter to the editor .................Page 12
e PILOT is the official monthly publication of • Redwood Shores tennis Club ..............................Page 14
the Redwood Shores Community Association. • What? and tech Disasters!........................................Page 14
CIRCULATION: 6,000 Shores households & Businesses • Library events for November...............................Page 16
Opinions published in e pilOt are solely those of the • Shores Business Classified Ads .............................Page 16
authors and not the expressions of RSCA unless so officially • Preparedness tips ................................................Page 18
and expressly designated.
• Disaster Signal Card: OK ....................................Page 19
• Disaster Signal Card: heLP ................................Page 20

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 FROM THE MAYOR
i a N B a i N , City Of ReDwOOD City
puBliC Safety is a top priority for every city, and as one
of the City Council’s seven strategic priorities, Redwood City
has continually sought creative ways to keep our police, fire and
emergency services strong. Our Police Department remains
strong under the leadership of police Chief Dan mulholland,
who was appointed as chief in March after 31 years with the
department. Our Fire Department remains strong under the
leadership of fire Chief Stan maupin. We are also blessed with
many hard working women and men in both departments, who
are dedicated to the welfare of our residents.
however, despite a strong regional economy, Bay Area cities are
facing financial challenges largely due to rising pension costs
and state mandated obligations to pay those down. As such,
cities are turning to shared services models. Several years ago,
the City of San Carlos decided to stop operating its police and
fire departments, and instead contract with the Sheriff’s
department for police services and with Redwood City for fire
services. I am proud to say that our arrangement to provide fire
services continues to work well, and I credit our Chief Maupin
and his command staff for that.
A big area of concern for our community today is our CeRt
(Community emergency Response team) program. I am a
graduate of this program, as is Council member Janet Borgens.
e program focuses on training volunteers on how to respond
in the event of an emergency, including checking on neighbors,
tagging homes and performing triage. It’s an essential program
because it enables community members to help themselves and
neighbors in the event of anPhoto
emergency,
courtesysuch as an earthquake,
of Armstrong Ceilings.
when first responders will be overwhelmed.
Most cities have CeRt programs, however, they are loosely
organized and often don’t provide ongoing training. at
ongoing training is essential, not only for keeping volunteers up
to speed on their skills, but also for building community.
Redwood City’s CeRt program has come a long way since
2005, and for that, I credit emergency preparedness Outreach
Coordinator Christy adonis who has led the program. She has
conducted ongoing training programs that make our
community better prepared, and a model for the County.
City officials are now working closely with the San Mateo
County Office of emergency Services to develop a shared
services model, with the goal to extend Redwood City’s program
to other parts of the County. I want to thank everyone who has
attended meetings and provided input on the future of the
CeRt program, and how this shared services model might
work. I expect the agreement between the City and County will
come to the City Council in the very near future. For details,
you can review summaries online at www.redwoodcity.org/fire.
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Construction on Redwood Shores Parkway
From November 2018 until January 2019, construction along
Redwood Shores Parkway is planned during non-commute hours
of 9am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect
intermittent lane shifts and potential lane closures. Five
construction phases, each lasting two weeks, will impact the
following locations:
• Redwood Shores Pkwy between Bridge and Shoreline Drive
• Redwood Shores Pkwy between Shearwater Pkwy to Radio Road
• Shell Pkwy near Redwood Shores Pkwy
• Redwood Shores Pkwy between Bridge to Shearwater Pkwy
• Bridge Pkwy between tiller to Bowspirit
e Contractor is Mastec working on behalf of MCI/Verizon. is
is permitted work to install conduit for future fiber optic lines.
City Council Elections Will Change
Redwood City has begun the process of transitioning from at-large
elections to by-districts elections. e City is seeking community
feedback about the creation of a district-based election system. All
residents are welcome to share their ideas at the upcoming City
Council public hearing scheduled on Monday, November 19th. If
you are not able to attend, please consider sharing your feedback
via email at <districtelections@redwoodcity.org> or watch
Council meetings online at redwoodcity.org/councilmeetings.
Download a district election mapping tool kit online to create your
own proposed district elections, share your input and learn more
at redwoodcity.org/districtelections.
Disaster Preparedness in the Shores
Redwood Shores is an island. We live in a community that is
physically separated from our Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood
City neighbors by water on three sides and a multi-lane freeway
on the fourth. Our access to the outside world uses two overpasses
that could be inaccessible in a large seismic event.
ese simple facts mean that all Shores residents should plan for
such emergency events as though we will be without the most
basic services for some period of time, possibly a week or more.
you muSt assume that:
• ere may be NO emergency services in the Shores. Fire and
police resources will be pulled toward hospitals or other
centers deemed more critical than residential neighborhoods.
• You may have NO electricity or gas service.
• You may have NO city water.
• You may have NO way to communicate with the outside world.
NO phones, NO cable television, NO internet service!
• You may be advised to vacate your home because of probable
aftershocks. (Aftershocks sometimes cause more damage than the
original earthquake.)
• Your ONLY source of information may be AM radio.
Please take time to plan ahead and get your household ready.
e PILOT November 2018 Page 7
Color Your Kitchen Like A Designer
While an all white kitchen is timeless and classic, adding color
can instantly inject more interest and personality into a room.
Making the leap into color can feel intimidating at first, but there
are a number of ways to splash out. From simple design refreshes
to more major renovations, adding color to your kitchen is a
great way to give your home, and your spirits, a little boost.
1. add removable items.
Countertop appliances and cookware (toasters, kettles, Le Creuset
pans, etc.), artwork, stools/chairs, window treatments, rugs,
vases/pitchers/decorative items, and even mixed cushions are easy
ways to try out the latest color trend, or to test colors that are out
of your comfort zone. Ideally, you want to scatter and/or repeat the
pops of color around the room. For example, a red toaster on the
counter, and red-hued kitchen towels hanging on the range. A
bright green tea kettle on the stovetop, grassy-tinged artwork on
the wall by the breakfast nook, and a table laid with verdant
placemats. echoing the color throughout makes it feel like the room
is intentionally wrapped with the accent color, which adds Swap out your major appliances for a colorful alternative like this
cohesiveness and continuity to the overall palette. Bertazzoni Professional Series in Red. Photo courtesy of Bertazzoni.
2. paint your walls. 5. Rethink your cabinetry.
is requires a bit more work, but provides instant color Consider painting the island or base cabinets a different color.
gratification—even on a budget. try painting a bold color on If you have open shelves or glass-fronted cabinet doors, try
one wall as an accent, then scatter similar colored accessories painting or wallpapering the back of the shelves/cabinets to give
elsewhere to echo the hue. Consider painting the ceiling them some pop.
something other than white, or even putting bright wallpaper on
e more extensive and costlier the renovations, the more
it, then add a throw rug on the floor with some similar colors to
important it is to understand how the new color will affect the
achieve the echoing effect.
room’s existing colors before you proceed. Review color samples
3. Change your backsplash or countertops. in your kitchen against other materials, check paint options in
e backsplash and countertops require more effort and large swatches, and remember that wood and metals are colors
commitment to replace, but they provide an excellent that should also be considered. Look at the color samples at
opportunity to make a creative statement. Many of these different times of the day and under different lighting conditions.
materials contain pattern and movement, so it’s important to Most importantly, have fun with it! May the colors you choose
look for an overriding color in the pattern. Do this by stepping inspire happiness every time you look at them.
back from the sample and squinting a little—this will give you
the perceived overall color. Once you’ve chosen the color scheme Liza Riguerra is a technology professional turned
and pattern you fancy, begin to look for other kitchen accessories award-winning interior designer who lives in
within the same color family to play up your new color theme. Redwood Shores. Connect with her on Houzz,
LinkedIn or Twitter.
4. Swap out your major appliances for a colorful alternative.
ough stainless steel appliances have become ubiquitous, there’s
no rule that says all your appliances have to match. One colorful
appliance in an all white kitchen delivers a major dose of As you reset clocks around your home for the end of
personality. A range or a stand-alone refrigerator are two Daylight Savings time, it’s also a great time to check the
appliances that are easy to swap out, and there are a number of batteries in your smoke detectors, and make sure you know
manufacturers that offer these pieces in bold or subtle colors. where at least one flashlight is located, just in case.

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miChael milliKeN, ph.D.
BRSSD SupeRiNteNDeNt
State teSt SCOReS
Good news! e state test results from last spring have been made
public, and as a school district, our scores in english and Math
have increased from spring 2017 to spring 2018. Not only that,
we compare favorably to state averages, county averages, and
school districts that have similar demographics. Moreover, nearly
all student groups made gains, considering ethnicity, economic
background, home language, and disability.
Currently, 80% of Belmont-Redwood Shores students are meeting
or exceeding state standards in english (compared to 50% and 61%
for the state and county respectively) and 77% are meeting or
exceeding those standards in Math (compared to 39% and 53%
for the state and county respectively). ank you for your active
support of our schools, congratulations to our students, and
compliments to our instructional staff!
StuDeNt Safety
every month, we conduct drills of our countywide safety protocols
known as e Big Five:
1. Shelter in place (environmental hazard)
2. Drop, Cover, and hold On (earthquake)
3. Secure Campus (police activity in the area)
4. lockdown/Barricade (for the possibility of a violent intruder)
5. evacuation (fire or other threat that makes campus unsafe)
We are grateful to the Redwood City Police Department for
collaborating with us on these protocols in Redwood Shores.
e police are wonderful partners!
is fall, the San Mateo County Office of education is expected
to release physical security guidelines for public schools. We intend
to use these guidelines to review the physical security features of
our seven campuses, such as fences, bollards, and door locks. We
will keep you updated on our progress.
Additionally, please be sure to drive carefully around our schools.
With the Daylight Savings time change, we will have less
daylight, and hopefully, we will have more rain. Both of these
conditions make spotting pedestrians and cyclists more difficult.
ank you for doing your part to keep our students safe!
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upCOmiNG eveNtS
Have too much candy after Halloween? Bring it into the front
office of one of our schools November 1-7, and we will ship it to
US military troops overseas.
Early Dismissal November 13-20. School will let out at 12:30pm
at our elementary schools so that we can host parent-teacher
conferences on these afternoons.
Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? It’s the tuesday after
anksgiving that kicks off the “giving” season for many non-profit
organizations. SchoolForce, our non-profit foundation, will be
promoting donations that day. SchoolForce does great things for
our schools, such as offering grants to teachers to promote
innovation and purchasing hands-on engineering kits for students
to practice problem-solving and design in engaging ways. For more
information, please see www.schoolforce.org. ank you!
Letter to the Editor:
Allergy Awareness
My name is Zidaan Kapoor and I am an eleven
year old homeschooler who lives in Redwood Shores. I have life-
threatening food allergies to eggs, all nuts, and all seafood. I had
two anaphylactic reactions when I was a toddler. Both times were
very serious and extremely scary as my organs began to shut down.
is is something I never want to happen again.
every 6 minutes an anaphylaxis reaction sends someone to the
emergency room. According to foodallergy.org, 1 in 13 children
have food allergies and out of the 325.7 million people in the U.S,
15 million have food allergies. ere was a 50% increase in the
number of U.S children with food allergies from 1997 to 2011,
according to the CDC.
Food Allergy Research & education (FARe) is a food allergy
research organization that is looking for a cure to food allergies.
FARe funds research that is happening all over the world to find a
cure. A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on the FARe website
about the movie Peter Rabbit and its controversy around food
allergy bullying. Since then, I’ve been looking at the website and
watching the videos posted and I am excited about the action FARe
is taking to help children with food allergies.
Recently, I have developed a serious interest in photography. e
world we live in is full of so much nature and beauty that needs to
be recorded. I recently made a website for my photography called
Revel in Light (www.revelinlight.com). I want to use my interest
in photography and try to help find a solution to food allergies, and
possibly a cure. Revel in Light is a website that sells photos, phone
cases and tote bags to the public and donates all its profits to FARe.
Please support allergy awareness by making a purchase. ank you
so much. Best, Zidaan Kapoor <zidaankapoor@gmail.com>.
e PILOT November 2018 Page 13
 by Monique Seibel
e RStC’s yearly trip to Pajaro Dunes on the Monterey coast took
place on a beautiful weekend at the end of September. Prefect
weather, exciting tennis, and spectacular views of the sunlit ocean.
On the night before the big tournament, members gathered for
a progressive dinner, with different groups responsible for
appetizers, main dish and dessert. It was pretty much agreed that
the highlight was “An Autumn evening in Burgundy,” which
featured Bœuf Bourguignon and regional cheeses and wines, all
served by candlelight. at evening all the players received their
team assignments for the next day.
We were divided into four teams with names inspired by the
local marine life—Otters, Sea Lions, Stingrays and Dolphins.
e level of play seemed to ratchet up for this tournament.
Some incredible points were played, and a lot of good-natured
laughter was heard. Luckily, the injuries were only minor this
year—a pulled muscle here and there, with Bio-Freeze or Icy hot
in great demand. Since this issue of e pilOt is devoted to
emergency preparedness, the Redwood Shores tennis Club is
happy to report that we are always prepared for emergencies—
with a first aid kit on hand, ice at the ready, and prior knowledge
of the nearest hospital emergency room.
e Otters beat out all of the other teams to claim first prize.
ey took home prizes of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Pictured are John
Jordan, Irene Muzio, Micki Carter (team captain), Steve George,
and Marie Jones. e traditional Saturday night cioppino dinner
was as delicious as ever.
So many people contribute to making this annual weekend a
success, but the most important one is Michael Garb, who has
done all the planning and arrangements for many years. Not only
that, but he also serves as tournament director for this yearly event.
In October we held a mixed scramble and social event. Open play
is scheduled for November 10th, weather permitting.
For information about the club, or to join, visit www.rstc.org.
Let’s play tennis!
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by Harvey Radin
Am I missing something? My wife occasionally gets an unusual
email on her phone -- I’m told you’ve got to call it a phone, not
a smartphone because that’s passe. And not an iPhone, that’s also
passe. It’s now just a phone. Who knew?!
So, about that email on the PhONe... “is message has no
content,” that’s what it says. NO CONteNt? If there’s no
content, how can it be a message? Can someone out here in the
heart of Silicon Valley explain that to me?
And while we’re at it, let’s talk about gigabytes. ere seems to
be concern about them in our household. About exceeding our
allotment of gigabytes. I only learned how stressful this can be
when I entered the smartphone era. Oh pardon me! I meant to
say the PhONe. So now I’m all too aware of these tiny symbols
hidden away in a corner of the PhONe’S screen where you can
see if you’re on WiFi or Lte. All I know is Lte evidently is bad.
Because, if I’ve got this right, when you’re on Lte, there go your
gigabytes! holy smokes!
And then there’s something in the news about Millennial pink.
evidently, it’s passe, too. I didn’t realize it was IN to begin with.
Millennial pink? What am I missing?
en at last I get a break when I’m asked to assist with something
extremely low tech, opening one of those child-proof containers.
You just line up the arrow on the lid with the arrow on the container
and presto! e container should open. But it doesn’t. As I’m trying
and trying, I’m envisioning those old movies with, was it the
mythical character, Atlas, using sheer strength to -- what was it? --
topple Greek columns?
All kidding aside, I want to say something about emergency
preparedness. With so much news about extreme weather, wildfires,
volcanoes and earthquakes, our family is updating our emergency
preparedness plan. Knowing what to do in an emergency, planning
ahead, being ready! at’s good to do. No kidding!
(After a career in corporate communication, Harvey Radin wrote books
and articles about public opinion and PR. His articles have been
published in Business Insider, American Banker and Talking Biz News.
You can reach out to him by email at <hoastrategic@gmail.com>.)
Are you ready for a Technology Disaster?
What if your computer or phone stopped working tomorrow?
What if your office was inaccessible or damaged? Do you have
a current back up copy of at least your most important files?
Don’t procrastinate — take the time to create a back up system!
 Sanit Bordeianu
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Sanit@SanitBordeianu.com
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(Van Available)
(650) 921-2038
Redwood Shores Resident Professional Travel Agent
Over 35 years of Worldwide Expertise
Affiliated with Travel Advisors of Los Gatos
Call Linda at 650-591-9112 or 408-505-4506
linda.margolin@comcast.net
CST1002864-10

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License #22085 - Bonded and Insured
References available on request
Serving the Shores for 21 years
(415) 860-6988

Redwood Shores
Certified Public Accountant
Providing tax preparation and planning,
accounting and bookkeeping services
15+ years experience Shores Resident
Call Kerman at 650-291-4219

FLORES HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE

Excellent service, good references.
Call Ana or Edgar 650-924-0406

Redwood Shores Handyman

No job too small, can do almost anything.
Redwood Shores Resident
Call Scott 650-464-3276
or email shenderson4@aol.com
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Prepare Your Home
e more precautions you take to safe-guard your home in
advance, the better chance you have of reducing risks.
• Install a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and learn how to use it.
• Check that all tall furniture (bookshelves, china cabinets, etc.)
are anchored to walls.
• Use “earthquake picture hooks” for all pictures and especially
wall hangings above beds.
• Check that your water heater is strapped to the wall.
• Install latches/locks on doors of cabinets where you store your
best dishes or glassware.
• After an earthquake, your escape doors may be stuck. Buy a
pry bar, store it in your home to use to force open doors.
• Keep your ReD/GReeN Disaster Card provided by RSCA
where it can be easily displayed.
• Consider reading other emergency preparedness materials or
take a class for more information. Check out ready.gov.
Build an Emergency Supply Kit
Keep enough supplies to survive on your own, or shelter in place,
for at least several days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily
accessible, separate container or special cupboard. One possibility
is to store all the emergency supplies in large, black garbage bags
in a clean, rain proof garbage can stored outside in a secure
location. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits
when you change your clock during daylight savings time.
here is a starter list for your kit. Personalize it for your family.
• One gallon of DRINKING WAteR per person per day (store an
additional gallon per person per day for sanitation / hygiene)
• Non-perishable, ready-to-eat foods (and a can opener)
• First aid kit (personalized with any necessary medications)
• Flashlight (store the batteries, plus extras, separately)
• Whistle (for signaling help)
• Crank / solar / battery-operated AM/FM radio & batteries
• Water filter, iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach
for disinfecting water
• Personal hygiene items: soap, toilet paper, large black garbage
bags, feminine hygiene products, toothbrush / toothpaste, etc.
• Child and pet care supplies or other special care items specific
to your family members (pack some comfort items)
• Blankets or sleeping bags
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Pack Your “Go Bag”
A vital component of your disaster kit is a personal Go Bag. is
is the one thing you would grab if you have to leave home
immediately. Items should be packed in an easy-to-carry bag (such
as a backpack), and should be stored in an easy-to-access place as
near as possible to the door. Prepare a Go Bag for each member of
your family (make sure bags for kids are light enough for them to carry).
Remember that you may not be at home when an emergency
strikes, so keep some additional supplies in your car or at work,
considering what you would need for your immediate safety.
here are suggested items:
• Flashlight (store batteries separately)
• Radio – solar, crank or battery operated (and extra batteries)
• Whistle (for signal purposes)
• First aid kit & dust masks
• Pocket knife or multi-tool (including solid blade)
• emergency cash in small denominations & coins
• Sturdy walking shoes or boots, a change of clothes, a warm hat
(underwear and extra socks are a really good idea!)
• Some water & food
• Matches (wind / water proof )
• trash bags, duct tape, permanent marker, and paper
• Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
• List of emergency contact phone numbers, and local maps
• extra keys to your house and vehicle
• extra prescription medications, eye glasses, hearing aid or other
vital personal items (including sanitary items for women)
• hygiene items: deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper
• Make it personal -- pack any special-needs items for kids, seniors
or people with disabilities. Don’t forget a bag for your pets!
Getting Disaster Information
SMC Alert is a notification system used to immediately contact
you during urgent or emergency situations with useful
information and updates by sending text or email messages.
SMC Alert is free, however your carrier may charge you a
message fee. Register for SMC Alerts at smcalert.info.
You should also sign up for the Nixle alert system. text your zip
code to 888-777 or go to https://local.nixle.com/register/ and
enter your address along with your contact information. A
confirmation will be sent to you and you can opt out at anytime.
During a disaster the following radio stations will be broadcasting
update information if they are able:
FM AM
88.5 680
92.3 740
100.1 810
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