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With a portion of the generous grant from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company we are purchasing Emergency Supply Packs for Neighborhood Command Centers. These Neighborhood Emergency Supply Packs (NESP's) insure that organized CORE groups have essential equipment and supplies to manage their response to a major emergency. Contents include:

· crescent wrench
· crow bar
· ABC Extinguisher
· Flashlight with batteries
· 1 dozen light sticks
· rubber mallet
· solar/battery-operated portable radio
· first aid kit
· 6 pair goggles
· 2 blankets
· 1 dozen 5-yr life water pouches
· tarp
· duct tape
· caution tape
· 3 dozen non-latex gloves
· rope
· 6 reflective vests
· flip chart
· sharpie markers
· plastic container with lid/wheels for storage

NESP's will be made available to a cross-section of active CORE groups who meet the following criteria:

1. Reside in low to moderate-income neighborhood
2. Have minimum of 10 -15 active CORE members who have completed CORE I & II. At least 3 members must have completed CORE III
3. Have a secure Command Center site identified
4. Have a system for approved access to NESP and replacement of expired contents
5. Conducted exercise within last 18 months or have one scheduled within 6 months of application date
6. Complete application form

Neighborhood Emergency Supply Pack Application
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