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Mayor Gavin Newsom

Dear Friends:

This year, we mark the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. While the events of October 17, 1989 serve as a stark reminder of our region’s vulnerability to earthquakes, they also provide an opportunity to reinvigorate our commitment to being prepared for any type of hazard.

To commemorate the Loma Prieta anniversary, we invite you to participate in The Big Rumble, a week-long series of special events designed to connect our communities with preparedness resources. From October 13th-17th, these events will take place at large City venues and at smaller venues in various neighborhoods, as well as in other parts of the Bay Area.

The week will begin with a panel discussion on the 1989 earthquake on October 13th. On October 15th, San Francisco will participate in the Great California ShakeOut. This event consists of a statewide Drop, Cover and Hold Drill. City departments, businesses and other partners will also test aspects of their emergency plans during the ShakeOut event.

A series of neighborhood events will take place on October 17th, including block parties in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. These block parties will serve as localized gathering spots for neighbors to rally around the important topic of preparedness. “Block Party Toolkits” will be provided to assist in the development and promotion of the parties. In addition to a “how-to” guide for planning your block party, the toolkit includes:

  • Pocket-sized map of San Francisco full of potential resources and emergency tips
  • Map Your Block workbook to integrate neighborhood capabilities into your plan
  • Activities, helpful hints, and information to assist you with hosting a successful block party

As residents of an earthquake-prone area, it’s our responsibility to ensure that we are prepared. Our goal is to enhance preparedness not just at the individual or household level, but also at the community level. That’s why we encourage you to hold a block party on October 17th. It will be a great way to get to know your neighbors and put measures into place that will help you support each other following an earthquake or other emergency event.

For more information about the upcoming events, and to download the “Block Party Toolkit,” please go to www.TheBigRumble.org. For comprehensive emergency preparedness tips, please visit San Francisco’s official preparedness resource website, www.72hours.org.

Thank you for your support of The Big Rumble.

Warm regards,

 



Mayor Gavin Newsom
 

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The Big Rumble™ Goals

The Big Rumble is dedicated to helping the Bay Area and the state of California become more aware of the risks we face from earthquakes, be informed about what can be done and how we, as a community, can be prepared for future quakes and other natural disasters. We aim to accomplish this by way of three approaches. First is the organization and hosting of a bi-annual event called The Big Rumble Resource Fairs and Block Parties. These are held each October and April around the anniversaries of the Loma Prieta and 1906 quakes and promote community building, awareness, preparedness and information. Second, The Big Rumble partners with cities to promote other preparedness-related events and to share local information with citizens. Finally and most importantly, The Big Rumble provides ongoing readiness tools through its website, preparedness check list, newsletters and other points of contact to help users become and stay prepared for future seismic events in our area. It is our hope that The Big Rumble will become a trusted source of information for Bay Area families and communities.
 
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