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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Aware & Prepare
The Aware & Prepare Initiative is a public-private partnership working with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters in Santa Barbara County.
The initiative provides financial support and technical expertise for the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs, along with ensuring appropriate equipment needs are met.
The initiative also developed Listos, a community-based training program empowering Latino communities to become leaders in helping themselves, their families, and neighbors to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
CalCoast Glass Tinting, Inc
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Incorporated in 2002, the City of Goleta is home to 30,000 residents. Goleta encourages residents and businesses to be prepared for emergencies through a number of initiatives. Learn more here: http://www.cityofgoleta.org/projects-programs/emergency-preparedness. Sign up for emergency notifications here: http://www.cityofgoleta.org/Home/Components/News/News/3984/1217?backlist=%2fhome
Cottage Health
Cottage Health is a not-for-profit organization providing advanced medical care for patients throughout California at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Children’s Medical Center and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital. Specialties include the Level I Trauma Center, Neuroscience Institute, Heart & Vascular Center, Center for Orthopedics and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
Doctors Without Walls – Santa Barbara Street Medicine
Celebrating its 10th year of compassionate healthcare to the most fragile citizen of Santa Barbara, we are dedicated to providing free care, when and where there is a need, including times of disaster. We also provide excellent mentorship. education and training to promote the practice of humanitarian medicine.
Montecito Bank & Trust
As the largest locally owned community bank on the Central Coast, Montecito Bank & Trust remains committed to our founding principle: to make the communities we serve better places to live and work.
Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association (PGIAA)
The Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association (PGIAA) wasfor med on 17 April 2013 as a California 501(c) Nonprofit Corporation for the purposes of developing an operational and charitable membership association that supports both the alumni (“Alumni” or “alums”) of Pacifica Graduate Institute and the wider community in pursuit of developing their intellectual, spiritual, altruistic, and professional capabilities.
Santa Barbara Foundation
The Santa Barbara Foundation was established in 1928 to enrich the lives of the people of Santa Barbara County through philanthropy. As the largest community foundation in the county and a major source of funding for local nonprofits, the foundation is committed to building philanthropy, strengthening the nonprofit sector and solving community problems.
As one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, SCE is committed to keeping electricity safe, reliable, affordable and clean. From our workers in the field to the family and friends that you hold dear, we’re committed to keeping everyone safe around electricity.
If a storm, an earthquake, a fire or a flood comes our way, preparedness will help us all cope better and stay safe. You can help your family be prepared for any emergency situation with a safety preparedness plan and some basic supplies.
Storms, high-winds and earthquakes can cause damage to power lines. If you see a downed wire:
· Do not approach or touch the wire, or anyone or anything in contact with it.
· Do not touch or step in water near a downed wire, as it can be electrified.
· Call 911. Inform the operator it’s an electrical emergency.
· Always assume all wires are energized.
Visit us at sce.com/safety
for more emergency preparedness and safety information. Stay aware. Stay safe.
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
We are a membership organization that brings together non-profit and for-profit organizations that may be active during disasters to foster more effective services by utilizing the principles of Cooperation, Communication, Coordination and Collaboration. We work together to strengthen partnerships, achieve goals, and undertake specific projects in preparation for and response to disasters. email kriel@ilrc-trico.org for a membership packet.