2026
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
