Disaster Training, Part 1: What to Have on Hand

Jan 4, 2018 | Featured, Front Page, Government & Non Profits, Mobile, Newsletter, Today's Mission

On a brisk, cold night in the Mission, a group of neighborhood residents gather to discuss whether or not it is appropriate to drink water out of the toilet tank. En Español

SF volunteers train to help during the next big disaster

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Jul 7, 2017 | Featured, Front Page, Mobile, Newsletter, Today's Mission

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The Great Earthquake’s Marks on the Mission Are Still There – If You Know Where to Look

Apr 18, 2016 | Featured, Front Page, Local History, Mobile, Multimedia, Today's Mission

Picture this: It’s 5 a.m., 110 years ago. San Francisco wakes up to 45 seconds of shifting earth:...

Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers

May 17, 2012 | Front Page, Housing, Mobile

A personal investigation into the hazards of living in the Mission.

Gilding the Hero Hydrant, Once Again

Apr 18, 2011 | Dolores Park, Front Page, Local History, Mobile, Photography, Video

We love the smell of spray paint at 6 in the morning.

Potassium Iodide Craze Goes Local

Mar 17, 2011 | Front Page

It’s sold out everywhere. But never fear; there are plenty of other, more sensible things you can take….

When to Ignore the Glass in Someone’s Head

Jul 6, 2010 | Front Page

“Our safety word is “Run!” he says. NERT Disaster Training, Parts 5 and 6. En Español

NERT Disaster Training, Part 4: Searches, Rescue, Axes.

Jun 9, 2010 | Education, Front Page

“Bag ’em” means ‘Give him some air.’ Not ‘Put him in a body bag.'”

En Español

NERT Disaster Training, Part 3: Triage

May 20, 2010 | Front Page, Topics

Inside, the talk is of getting into character. Certain victims are instructed to pant heavily, others to respond nonsensically to questions. Those sorted into the “yellow” category are given this motivation: “You’re noisemakers. You’re basically a distraction. Scream a lot.” En Español

NERT Disaster Training, Part 2: Gas, Fires, Rescues

Apr 27, 2010 | Front Page, Government & Non Profits

Class 1 was filled with promises of hard hats and reflective vests. Class 2 is all business. En Español

General Hospital Update: Rats, No Helipad

Apr 9, 2010 | Front Page, Topics

“I just want to settle one thing right now,” says Jeff Critchfield, Chief of Staff. “Will this project include a helipad? There is no plan for a helipad.” En Español

Ready for the Big One?

Feb 28, 2010 | Front Page, Government & Non Profits

One of the best things you can do is set up a “go bag.” En Español

News From Southern Chile

Feb 28, 2010 | Front Page, Government & Non Profits

“The moon is full, so those very ill and with IV equipment are doing OK in the plaza.” En Español

Share Your Thoughts

Feb 28, 2010 | Today's Mission

While the tsunami waves might not have had quite the impact some expected, many Bay Area residents have certainly felt the impact of yesterday’s terrible 8.8 earthquake in Chile, including Chile Lindo owner Paula Tejada....

The Great Earthquake’s Marks on the Mission Are Still There – If You Know Where to Look

Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers

Gilding the Hero Hydrant, Once Again

Potassium Iodide Craze Goes Local

When to Ignore the Glass in Someone’s Head

NERT Disaster Training, Part 4: Searches, Rescue, Axes.

NERT Disaster Training, Part 3: Triage

NERT Disaster Training, Part 2: Gas, Fires, Rescues

General Hospital Update: Rats, No Helipad

Ready for the Big One?

News From Southern Chile

Share Your Thoughts

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