BDPNN assists Berkeley households and neighborhoods to respond effectively to disasters by further developing organizational skills, human and material resources, and responsiveness by sharing experiences, seeking expert advice, enhanced training and information sharing.
They host quarterly meetings featuring speakers and trainings on various disaster preparedness topics; specialized training sessions on use of “walkietalkies,” field first aid, search and rescue techniques; support and mentoring of neighborhood organizing efforts and their group practice and drill sessions Collaborative disaster preparedness efforts among organizations working with groups with special needs.