Hundreds participated in San Mateo County's Disaster Preparedness Day, learning emergency response protocols following recent tsunami alerts. The Sheriff's Department showcased the 'Hi-Low' emergency siren while officials emphasized the need for preparedness. Participants learned critical safety measures like using fire extinguishers and escaping smoke-filled buildings. Supervisor David Canepa highlighted the importance of empowering residents to navigate emergencies and develop preparedness plans. The initiative aimed to alleviate confusion and enable families to respond effectively during crises, especially after experiencing a recent tsunami warning.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department demonstrated its 'Hi-Low' siren used for emergencies. 'Evacuate, evacuate, evacuate. This is a drill,' said a sheriff's deputy over a loudspeaker.
Hundreds came out for San Mateo County's 21st annual Disaster Preparedness Day event, with dozens of resources in one place. 'Typically, people get a little paralyzed, because they don't know what to do,' said San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa.
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