Quakeville is an annual event that provides for the opportunity to involve all community members in Palo Alto, Stanford University and guests to become aware of what is involved in preparing for evacuation and finding alternative shelter. In the past, shelters were set up in parks as tent cities, however, this year, we are partnering with Red Cross to open an indoor shelter. Palo Alto Animal Shelter will also be participating to exercise their part, and asks sleepover participants to bring a stuffed animal of any size to shelter at our simulated disaster shelter. The Emergency Services Volunteers will be also exercising, performing and conducting injuries and damage assessments, search and rescue, medical triage and simulated emergency communications. Our newly formed Emergency Medical Unit will be conducting simulated medical treatment. Informational booths will further Emergency Preparedness education. Sponsored by the City of Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services, Palo Alto Neighborhoods, Avenidas and the American Red Cross.ville 2012
