Coffee with a Cop – Saturday 10/7

Posted on by Alan Chan

San Jose Police will be having a small-scale Coffee with a Cop

When: Saturday, 10/7  9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Starbucks (in Lucky’s Shopping Center on Bernal Road, next to the bagel store.)
125 Bernal Rd
San Jose, CA 95119 
  
It’s going to be some officers, CSOs, and possibly Crime Prevention Specialists who service our area in south San Jose.  Please feel free to pass this on to your Los Paseos neighbors, and stop by to get to know your officers.  They would love to see you out there. 

FEMA & FCC Emergency Alert Test

Posted on by Alan Chan

There will be a nationwide Emergency Alert Test on:

Wednesday Oct. 4th, 2023 at approximately 11:20 AM PT (2:20 PM ET).

This is a TEST only!

It will be on cell phones, radio, and television.

This is conducted by FEMA and the FCC (Federal Emergency Management Agency & Federal Communications Commission).

More details on the event can be found at FEMA

Upcoming CERT Training for August

Posted on by Alan Chan

Forwarded from the office of Chris Losavio, City of San Jose Office of Emergency Management

Good Afternoon All,

I hope you are enjoying your summer!!  I have a few updates and opportunities I wanted to share.

First of all, I am excited to announce our next upcoming City of San Jose Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training for August.  It will take place from August 9th – September 10th.  If you have any loved ones, neighbors, colleagues, or friends that might be interested, please help us in spreading the word!  Below is the link and I have also attached a QR code.  Thank you!!

If interested, please sign up here:  https://tinyurl.com/6e5zswn5

We are also looking for help in better connecting folks who speak languages other than English and other underserved communities throughout San Jose and provide CERT classes for them.  If you have any good connections or ideas  on how to help we would love to hear from you!  Please contact me directly at christopher.losavio@sanjoseca.gov


Chris Losavio
Senior Executive Analyst / CERT Coordinator
Office of Emergency Management

City of San José
408-300-3810 (Mobile)
christopher.losavio@sanjoseca.gov

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Quarterly Meeting for Q1 2022

Posted on by Alan Chan

Our quarterly Zoom meeting is on March 24, 2022

Our scheduled Quarterly Zoom meeting this quarter we are introducing our new District 10 staff after the redistricting of our neighborhood into District 10.
Come meet the District 10 office staff, and their role in our neighborhood’s issues and plans.
The Agenda is below. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda:
1. Introduction
2. LPNA Business and updates (Barbara, et al)
   2.1  San Jose Grant to LPNA
   2.2  Los Paseos Park Projects in planning
   2.3  Paseo signpost Project in Los Paseos paseo #2
   2.4  Residence Inn on San Ignacio update
   2.5  Emergency Interim Housing (EIH) update – Bernal Road, Rue Ferrari
3. Community Emergency Response Team – CERT (Herb Bowen)
   3.1  Presentation showing plans for handling major emergencies in the Los Paseos neighborhood
4. District 10 Update
   4.1  District Office staff introductions
   4.2  Matt Mahan update for D10
5. Q&A
6. Adjournment
If you would like to attend our meeting, you can request the Zoom meeting information via the Contact Us page. Otherwise, if you’re on the LPNA mailing list, check your email for meeting information.

Silicon Valley Strong

Posted on by Greg Peck
#SiliconValleyStrong: Help for those in need & a centralized location for critical resources
A Community Response to COVID-19: SiliconValleyStrong.org
As the response to this public health emergency escalates, many residents will feel direct economic impacts from business closures, event cancellations, and layoffs.
We’re doubling down on mitigation to protect our community–slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and reducing the number of people infected.
Silicon Valley Strong calls on the community to stay informed and look out for each other. This landing page serves as a hub with critical updates and resources for vulnerable neighbors–accepting tips for additional information at mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov. This page is updated daily and is currently being translated into Spanish and Vietnamese.
We seek community members interested in lending a caring hand. Sign up to volunteer with assistance and recovery efforts through Silicon Valley Strong SiliconValleyStrong.org

COVID-19 Resources

Posted on by Greg Peck

Need more information about what is happening regarding COVID-19?

The City of San Jose publishes notifications on a daily basis on their website. On this page, you can sign up with the City to receive these notifications in your email, as well as review past notifications within their archive.

City of San José Facebook: facebook.com/CityofSanJose
City of San José Twitter: twitter.com/CityofSanJose
Updates on City of San José Services and/or Operations
 
– General Inquiries about City Facilities/Operations: 3-1-1 (408-535-3500)
– San José City Hall, located at 200 E. Santa Clara St., is closed to the public.
– All Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) facilities, including community centers, are closed to the public and therefore all programming is suspended until further notice. For updates on PRNS closures and cancellations, please visit: bit.ly/prnscancellations
– Public Meetings: City Council meetings and Rules and Open Government Committee meetings will continue as planned. The Planning Commission will be held virtually, as needed. All other Council Committees, Commissions, and Board meetings are cancelled through May.
– Eviction Moratorium sanjoseca.gov/evictionmoratorium provides residents relief from evictions for nonpayment of rent due to impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
– Get Business Support by emailing Covid19SJBusiness@sanjoseca.gov for businesses, employers, workers, owners, and managers who need business-related information or support during the COVID-19 crisis.
– Department of Transportation Parking Compliance is suspended. Downtown parking garages will continue to operate, with limited staffing, allowing the public access to essential services, such as restaurants with take-out options.
– The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County (Spanish video, Vietnamese video) continues its operations and stands ready to protect community members targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Call 408-290-1144 immediately for assistance from Rapid Response volunteers and immigration attorneys.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
Frequently Asked Questions about “Shelter in Place” order 
 
Additional resources from the County:

 

If you prefer to receive County updates, sign up to their AlertSCC program for alerts sent directly to your cell phone or mobile device, landline, or email. Alerts can include:

    • Fire
    • Earthquake
    • Severe weather
    • Crime incident that affects your neighborhood
    • Instructions during a disaster​
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Facebook: facebook.com/sccpublichealth
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Twitter: twitter.com/HealthySCC
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
California is issuing daily updates on COVID-19. To see the most recent update, visit the CDPH News Release page and the California Department of Public Health website.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Visit the hhs.gov website to learn more about: The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines, HHS COVID-19 News, the Federal Government Response to COVID-19, and more. 
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 
Visit the CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) website for more information about: What You Need to Know, How to Protect Yourself, Resources for the Community, Information for Healthcare Professionals, Latest Updates, and more.
FREE MEALS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS
Local schools are providing free to-go meals for all children ages 1-18, regardless of what school or community you live in. CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT.
– For more information, times, and locations at Oak Grove School District sites, visit ogsd.net
– For more information, times, and locations at East Side Union High School District sites, view this document on their website. 
KAISER PERMANENTE
Visit the link above for information about: What you need to know, Getting care in Northern California, Protecting yourself and your family, Kaiser Permanente preparedness and response, General COVID-19 information
VTA
Visit VTA’s website for updates about what VTA is doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as updates to paratransit: vta.org/covid-19 
OPEN SPACE
The Open Space Authority will be closing its office, administrative staff are working from home, and all docent-led and volunteer stewardship events are canceled through April 30, 2020. 

This post will update as more resource information becomes available.

Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19 in Santa Clara County

Posted on by Greg Peck

Received an email today from Zoe Lofgren’s office regarding a Teleconference Town Hall on COVID-19 in Santa Clara County. The relevant portions of the message are detailed below:

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On Tuesday, March 24, I will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19 with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) and Reps. Eshoo, Khanna and Panetta. We want to facilitate an open and honest conversation about how COVID-19 is impacting our Santa Clara community.

WHAT:     Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19

WHEN:    Tuesday, March 24 2020 — 1:00pmPT

WHO:      Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19)
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-18)
Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17)
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20)
Santa Clara County Public Health Department

JOIN:      Call 855-962-1194 at the time of the event

If you have questions about the event itself, please call my office at (408) 271-8700. We will be collecting your questions about COVID-19 in our community during the call itself; we will not be collecting questions ahead of time.

If you need help with an emergency health matter, including regarding COVID-19, please call SCCPHD at (408) 885-3980.

Sincerely,
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Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress

Video of LPNA meeting May 17, 2018

Posted on by Greg Peck

For those unable to attend our Q2 meeting the videos of the meeting are included below

Part 1

A. Call to Order
B. LPNA Business
C. Updates for D2 issues, and PB Round 1 and 2 project status
D. Presentations – Safety By SJPD Capt. Fong, part 1

Part 2

D: Presentations (continued)

Safety By SJPD Capt. Fong, part 2
Safety by CHP, Ross Lee
PB Parks project update
DOT PB updates for Paseos, Santa Teresa Blvd
Los Paseos Park Uplift update (Adriel Castro) Part 1

Part 3

D: Presentations (continued)

Los Paseos Park Uplift update (Adriel Castro) Part 2
Art Box project update
Measures B/C – Neighbors for Affordable Housing (Jacquie Heffner) Part 1


Part 4

D: Presentations (continued)

Measures B/C – Neighbors for Affordable Housing (Jacquie Heffner) Part 2

Public Safety – Disaster Preparedness

Posted on by Greg Peck

With the recent fire outbreak in the Santa Cruz mountains near Loma Prieta, this topic strikes really close to home, literally and figuratively. Do you wonder…

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Whether that emergency be a fire, a flood, an earthquake, or other type of disaster, you should think about building a go bag that includes minimally the following:

  • Food and water supplies to last you 3 days/person (minimum)
  • Clothing
  • First aid kit (and any necessary medications afflicting members of your party)
  • battery powered radio
  • cellphone
  • flashlight (and/or matches)
  • batteries
  • copies of important family documents (medical records, insurance policies, etc.) stored in a waterproof container
  • If you have pets, build a go bag for them, too (water, food bowl, food, meds, etc.) – cannot stress the importance of maintaining shot records for your pets in the event they must be boarded during a crisis. *Chip them if you haven’t already so they can be reunited with their owner after the disaster*
  • Contacts outside the immediate affected area to notify of your situation

It always takes a disaster to remind us, we cannot and should not procrastinate when it comes to disaster preparedness! We need to prepare for these eventualities!