Disaster recovery protocols should be in place before a disaster unfolds. As San Mateo County enters another high heat and fire season, and El Niño conditions indicate a wet winter, government and nonprofits must be prepared to navigate future disasters that may match or exceed the scale of the 2022-23 Winter Storms. In addition to robust mitigation, preparedness, and response frameworks, our communities need to be familiar with best practices for rapid recovery from disasters.

SBP, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Thrive Alliance, is hosting a Disaster Recovery Workshop to share best practices and lessons learned with nonprofits, emergency managers, elected officials, and philanthropy to support the ongoing recovery process from the 2022-23 Winter Storms and better prepare these partners for future disasters.