Disaster Management Plan: Develop comprehensive, district-specific disaster management plan for the Sunset District.

 

• Develop program to create neighborhood stockpiles of food, water, medical and survival supplies.

• Develop district-wide emergency communication plan that accommodates all communities, including seniors, disabled and non-English speaking individuals.

• Provide training and incentives for residents to make emergency preparation improvements.

• Identify centralized areas, both physical and online, to provide resources and information in the event of an emergency.

• In partnership with the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT), develop program to establish neighborhood emergency groups to facilitate an effective coordinated response in the event of an emergency.

 

Infrastructure: Evaluate and improve infrastructure to strengthen the quality of public safety and emergency response capabilities in the Sunset District.

 

• Support repairs and improvements to critical infrastructure that will allow San Francisco to quickly respond to and rebuild from a major earthquake or disaster.

• Advocate for funding to expand the Portable Water Supply System (PWSS) in the Sunset District.

• Work with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and PG&E to improve street lighting conditions in key areas.

• Continue working with City Departments to ensure visibility along densely vegetated areas, including the Great Highway, Lincoln Way and Sunset Boulevard.

 

Education and Outreach: Provide and promote educational opportunities on public safety and emergency preparedness for all residents.

 

• In partnership with the San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT), incorporate emergency preparedness training at neighborhood schools.

• Work with Taraval Police Station, SF Safety Awareness for Everyone (SF SAFE), and San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (SF NERT) to provide additional workshops on public safety and emergency preparedness topics.

• Promote transparency of relevant data, including crime statistics and trends, and enhance communication of potential safety concerns.

 

Enforcement: Continue to monitor public safety issues in the Sunset District and conduct targeted enforcement.

 

• Continue advocacy efforts for adequate staffing within Police and Fire Departments.

• In partnership with SF Safety Awareness for Everyone (SF SAFE), encourage and facilitate the development of neighborhood watch groups and support existing ones.

• Continue advocacy efforts for additional foot patrol officers along our commercial corridors.

• Continue working with Taraval Police Station on focused enforcement in high-complaint areas.