August 1, 2019
Sign Up for Free Emergency Training
 
The best way to be prepared for large and small emergencies is to take Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. And now, for the first time, the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) is taking signups for a two-day CERT Boot Camp that will allow you to qualify as a Disaster Service Worker in one weekend, instead of over an eight-week period!
 
CERT provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups, and community‐based organizations. CERT training teaches self‐reliance skills that enable neighborhoods to establish response teams to take care of the neighborhood until professional help arrives.
 
Please note that there is a prerequisite Get Ready class on August 14; you can also take the Get Ready class without signing up for CERT, but be aware that CERT classes fill quickly.

See details for both classes in the Events Around Town section below.
2019 Street Resurfacing Program
City Project No. 85120

On Monday, August 5, the City will begin Phase 1 of the two-phased 2019 Street Resurfacing Program. Phase 1 is expected to be completed on August 31. A list of impacted streets is below. 

  • Alvarado Avenue from Hillside Drive to Hillside Circle
  • Davis Drive from Valdivia Way to Albemarle Way
  • Hillside Circle from Alvarado Avenue to Alvarado Avenue
  • Murchison Drive from Sequoia Avenue to Ogden Drive
  • Sequoia Avenue from Trousdale Drive to Murchison Drive

Construction hours will be between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents should expect minor traffic delays during construction hours. Street parking will be prohibited during construction hours. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes of travel.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as we make these improvements to our City’s infrastructure. If you have any questions, contact the Project’s Hotline at 650-293-0487.
Invite a Few Neighbors Over
 
It’s not too late to invite neighbors over for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6! National Night Out is a nationwide crime prevention event designed to help neighbors get acquainted. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., neighbors are asked to turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with one another. More than 15,000 communities in all 50 states are expected to participate in this year’s event. 
 
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network reminds you that participating can help your neighborhood earn a free cache of emergency supplies valued at $550. See details here. Participation can be as simple as inviting a few neighbors over for a glass of wine or an ice cream cone while sitting in lawn chairs in your driveway. See this sample flyer, which you can customize for your own neighborhood event.
 
Members of the Burlingame Police Department will be dropping by to visit various neighborhood gatherings. If you'd like them to stop by yours, please contact Captain Bob Boll at 650-777-4177, or boll@burlingamepolice.org.
Roundabout Traffic Patterns

California Drive at the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Lorton Avenue features two lanes in each direction through a traffic circle (roundabout). Click here to watch a two-minute video acquainting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians with the California Drive Roundabout traffic patterns. Please remember that if you are traveling north or south on California Drive, you still must slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Environmental Tip of the Week
Dispose Bulky Items Properly

Do you have bulky items such as a mattress, couch, TV, or microwave? Here are some easy ways to properly discard them:

1. Schedule a free bulky item pick up through Recology by calling 650-595-3900.
2. Sell it on NextDoor, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.
3. Donate it to a local thrift store, such as Pick of the Litter or Goodwill. Call ahead to confirm that they accept the item(s).

Did you now that Burlingame residential customers are entitled to two curbside "bulky item collections" per calendar year at no additional charge? This is available Monday through Friday, on your regular collection day. If you exceed your number of free pickups, you may request additional collections for a fee. If you are a tenant in a multi-family building, please contact your property manager to schedule a pickup.

To see a complete list of what Recology can and cannot accept, click here. Dumping bulky items on the street is not only unsightly for your community, but also illegal. Help keep Burlingame clean and safe by properly disposing your bulky items. Click here for more information on how to dispose of other household items.
Events Around Town
Fresh Market
Thursdays (through October), 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays (year-round), 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Park Rd. at Burlingame Ave.

Stop by for a fresh selection of seasonal produce and flowers, including many organic items. There are also retail stalls presenting local products and foods.
Get Ready
Wednesday, August 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
City of Burlingame Corporation Yard, 1361 N. Carolan Ave.

This basic preparedness class is packed with useful information. This class will take place in Burlingame. Register here.
CERT Boot Camp
Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m .
City of Burlingame Corporation Yard, 1361 N. Carolan Ave.

This two day “CERT Boot Camp” compresses eight weekly sessions into two days. It will be held in Burlingame. Register here. Prequisite: Get Ready class.
 
  • Saturday’s session will be classroom instruction taught by CCFD firefighters. Topics covered include damage assessment, hazard reduction, fire suppression, disaster first aid, disaster psychology, light search and rescue, and neighborhood emergency communications.

  • Sunday’s session will consist of a rotation through six skill stations of the topics covered on Saturday. This is followed by a functional exercise to demonstrate your acquired skills in the CERT program. Upon completion of the CERT Program, you will be certified as a Disaster Service Worker.
Community Events (events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
Sign up for the Annual Disaster Drill
 
One of the best ways to prepare for emergencies is to participate in Burlingame Neighborhood Network's (BNN) annual Burlingame Disaster Survival Drill, which will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. During this free exercise, you and your neighbors will learn how to help one another following a major emergency, when fire and police warn that all residents may be on their own for 72 hours or longer.
 
Participation is easy and fun. It will also help your neighborhood qualify for a free cache of emergency supplies. 
 
More than 400 residents in 23 groups took part in last year’s drill. Learn more about it here.
 
If you’re interested in participating in this year’s drill, please email info@burlingamenetwork.org to sign up, and be sure to include your name, address, and contact information.
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