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EPO Feb 2, 2026 Meeting -

Becoming a Resilient ‘Rossmoor Prepper - Unit 2’

Description and Table of Contents

Join the Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) for a presentation by Ron Halog, emergency preparedness coordinator for Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa counties, at 10 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.

The Emergency Preparedness Unit 2 training builds on the first training presented at the November 3, 2025 EPO meeting. Halog will give a quick overview of the 1st training, which was about "what you can do to get prepared". The second training will focus on "what your house can do for you to get prepared".

There are 3 objectives for the 2.0 training: 1). Making your home safe - non-structural mitigation; 2). Fire Safety; and 3.) Vial of life.

Halog uses humor, critical information, contests and prizes to engage folks who may be uncomfortable with the dreaded “d” word (“disasters”) and who may feel apathetic – even “frozen” – to actively get engaged in preparing themselves and their households with the critical supplies needed to survive and thrive following an area-wide disaster or emergency.

Halog has many years of experience helping seniors and people with disabilities and functional limitations get themselves fully prepared so they can remain independent during and following disasters and emergencies. His goal is to teach Rossmoor residents to get prepared simply and easily one small step at a time.

During the Rossmoor EPO presentation in Peacock Hall, Halog offered several games and contests, and there were donated prizes for the winners of the contests. There were several Go Bag Backpacks, and other valuable emergency supplies. There was something for everyone, including those attending on Zoom.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Ken Jonah - Opening remarks

00:01:17 Colene Reams-Trinterud - Red Cross Blood Drives

00:03:15 Ken Jonah - Upcoming EPO Events

00:04:09 Ron Halog - How to Prepare your Home for a Disaster

01:19:11 Closing Slide with Contact Information

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video.

Click on the images below to open the EPO Slide Deck,

Ron Halog's Slide Deck, and Your Action Plan for

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

EPO March 2, 2026 Meeting -

An Emotional Go Bag: Mentally Preparing for a Disaster

Description and Table of Contents

Bill Coy (Vice-President) of the Rossmoor Emergency Preparedness Organization (EPO) made a presentation on Monday, March 2 at 10 am titled “An Emotional Go Bag: Mentally Preparing for a Disaster”

Bill helped residents understand the importance of psychological readiness in times of crisis.

When we think about preparing for disasters, our minds often jump to physical necessities: emergency kits packed with food, water, flashlights and first aid supplies. These are the primary elements needed for our physical survival.

However, one of the most crucial aspects of preparedness is often overlooked – the state of our minds and emotions. Just as we assemble a physical “go bag” to help us survive a disaster, it is equally important to create an “emotional go bag” to support our mental and emotional well-being during challenging times.

The presentation included:

• Understanding the importance of emotional support

• Core items and elements of an Emotional Support Kit

• Actions to take now to be better prepared

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Ken Jonah - Opening remarks

00:00:37 Tom Cashion - The 4/15/26 launch of the Resident Portal of Dwelling Live

00:04:16 Ken Jonah - Introduces Bill Coy

00:06:27 Bill Coy - Emotional Go Bag

00:45:52 Bill Coy - Questions & Answers

00:56:09 Ken Jonah - Upcoming EPO Events

00:57:22 Closing Slide with Contact Information

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video.

Click on the images below to open the EPO Slide Deck,

Bill Coy's Slide Deck, and Bill's handout on

How to Calm the Amygdala in Times of Stress

Click on this LINK to Watch a 16-minute video of

Lucy Hone's TED Talk: "Three Secrets of Resilient People"

EPO April 6, 2026 Meeting -

When and How to Evacuate Rossmoor

Description and Table of Contents

On Monday, April 6, 2026 – both the Walnut Creek Police Department and Tom Cashion, Rossmoor Director of Public Safety, presented a meeting on “When and How to Evacuate Rossmoor”.

One of the most frequently asked quesEon that EPO is asked is “In the event that we need to evacuate Rossmoor, do all 10,000 residents have to exit out the Main Gate on Rossmoor Parkway?” The answer to that question is “No”, and Tom Cashion explained why that was the case. He described “How and When to Evacuate Rossmoor.” He covered how evacuations can be staged by Evacuation Zones, and also discussed potential Alternate Evacuation Routes.

Captain Jeff Slater (Walnut Creek Police Department OperaEons Captain) focused on evacuation checklists, including having one or two planned destinations, a backup plan and how the Police Department works with the County OES (Office of Emergency Services).

Joe Carozza (Assistant to the Walnut Creek City Manager) provided an overview of the City EOC (Emergency Operation Center), and explained how to subscribe to City & County Alert systems. He provided an overview of how the City of Walnut Creek trains and responds to emergency situations.

Gina Eicher (Public Works Manager for the City of Walnut Creek ) provided an overview of the Public Works, and the MDOC (Maintenance Division Operation Center) – How Public Works responds to infrastructure repair (damaged streets, flooded areas, downed trees, etc.)

Kira Raman (Crime Prevention Specialist for the Walnut Creek Police Department) focused on Emergency Kit preparation, and how to properly pack and store a “go-bag” with items for a 72- hour or a 96-hour evacuations.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Bill Coy - Description of upcoming EPO Meetings

00:03:18 Tom Cashion - When & How to Evacuate Rossmoor

00:35:32 Joe Carozza - Walnut Creek EOC & signing up Alerts

00:41:10 Gina Eicher - Walnut Creek's Public Works infrastructure

00:54:52 Kira Raman - Emergency kit preparation & go-bag items

01:03:15 Jeff Slater - Evacuation checklists & backup plans

01:26:00 Tom Cashion - Moderates the Question & Answer session 01:43:20 Closing slide with Contact Information

Click on the images below to open the EPO Slide Deck,

and the Walnut Creek Police Department Slide Deck

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video

EPO May 4, 2026 Meeting -

How to Become Rossmoor Ready

Monday, May 4, 2026 - Rossmoor EPO President, Ken Jonah presented a meeting on how to be "Rossmoor Ready", which was based on Ken's extensive experience with the Red Cross presenting their "Red Cross Ready" training materials all across the state of California.

The core issues revolve around three basic elements: Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Stay Informed.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Opening slides of upcoming EPO Meetings

00:00:26 Narration of Tom Cashion Public Safety Report slide

00:02:35 Ken Jonah's presentation

00:27:05 Q&A following the presentation

00:44:51 Closing slide with contact information

Click on the images below to open the EPO Slide Deck,

and Ken Jonah's Red Cross Ready Slide Deck

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video

EPO June 1, 2026 Meeting -

Dealing with Fallen Electrical Wires

and Gas Leaks After an Earthquake

Monday, June 1, 2026 - Les Putnam, PG&E Senior Public Specialist, presented a meeting on how to deal with fallen electrical wires and gas leaks, as well as Power Shutdowns, and more.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Opening slides of upcoming EPO Meetings

00:01:32 Les Putnam - Gas Leak Safety

00:18:12 Les Putnam - Fallen Electric Wire Safety

00:29:42 Les Putnam - Rossmoor Electric Circuits

00:34:42 Les Putnam - How to get prepared for emergencies

00:36:53 Les Putnam - How PG&E prevents catastrophic wildfires

00:47:25 Les Putnam - Under grounding and vegetation control

00:51:34 Les Putnam - PG&E Medical Baseline Program

00:54:09 Les Putnam - Contact Information and Start of Q&A

01:01:10 Ken Jonah - Closing remarks

Click on the images below to open the EPO Slide Deck,

Les Putnam's PG&E Slide Deck,

and a Web Page to order Free Printed First Responder Booklets

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video

EPO July 6, 2026 Meeting -

"What is on the EPO Website, and How to Quickly

Find Answers to Your

Emergency Preparedness Questions

Harris Greenberg, the Rossmoor EPO Tech Support Lead, gave an overview of the layout and webpage structure of the EPO website. Specifically addressing the new Ai features covering a site-wide search app, and the new Frequently Asked Questions section on the top of the Home Page.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Opening slides of upcoming EPO Meetings

00:02:19 Emergency Preparedness Topic Categories

00:03:21 What emergencies do we need to prepare for

00:05:34 The "HayWired" Scenario

00:16:35 A brief history of Rossmoor EPO

00:18:51 An overview of the Rossmoor EPO Website

00:21:59 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

00:22:56 Links to key website pages and organizational websites

00:29:25 The FEMA website and apps

00:41:34 The American Red Cross website and apps

00:45:54 The UC Berkeley MyShake app

00:52:24 Portable Power Banks and Chargers for your devices

00:57:05 Portable Solar Panels for charging your devices

Click on one of the images below to open the

The EPO Slide Deck The Presentation Slide Deck

(6 slides) (30 slides)

Here is the LINK to the UNLISTED YouTube video

EPO August 3, 2026 Meeting -

Your Action Plan for The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

Lars Eric Holm of the Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA) presented "Your Action Plan for The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety". Holm discussed each of the Seven Steps and explained the role of ECA in preparing and running Earthquake drills and exercises, including the Great American Shakeout.

Table of Contents

Time Stamp

(hh:mm:ss) Topic

00:00:00 Ken Jonah discussed the upcoming EPO Meetings for 2026

00:03:32 Tom Cashion discussed recent Public Safety developments 00:06:22 Lars Eric Holm discussed the many organizations working

with ECA on earthquake preparedness 00:10:51 The Hayward

Fault and The "HayWired" Scenario

00:13:44 The Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

00:16:35 Step 1 - Secure Your Space

00:19:32 Step 2 - Plan to be Safe

00:24:57 How to use a Fire Extinguisher

00:26:04 Plan to respond to gas leaks