NERT Disaster Preparedness Training

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Jim Wollak

The San Francisco Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) offers free disaster preparedness training! Use the QR code above or get more information at sf-fire.org/nert.

The NERT website includes a variety of valuable guidelines and checklists to help prepare you, your family, or your neighborhood for a potential disaster. These resources can be found at https://sf-fire.org/disaster-preparedness-information-resources and include the following:

  • Family Disaster Plan PDF Family Planning Guide (first bullet resource)
  • Home/Work/Car Kit List PDF (fourth bullet resource)

Please consider participating in NERT Disaster Preparedness Training for your family and neighbors!

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West Portal Wine Walk – May 15, 2025

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Jim Wollak

Join us for an unforgettable evening in West Portal as we sip, stroll, listen to live music and support our local businesses during the West Portal Wine Walk! Start your tasting journey with bubbles and end with bold reds—each stop offering a unique flavor and experience, all set against the charm of one of San Francisco’s most beloved neighborhoods.

Advance tickets are available at a discount through the West Portal Merchants Association at  WP Merchants, or you can purchase on the day of the event at Armstrong Carpet and Linoleum Company, 369 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127.

Tasting Route:

  • Starting location: Armstrong Carpet and Linoleum Company
  • Lynn Peri & Company
  • Azgour Art Studio
  • Siren Boutique
  • Guild Mortgage
  • Curiosities
  • Von Rock Law, PC
  • George’s Donuts & Merriment
  • Shaws Candy/West Portal Spa
  • BookShop West Portal
  • Afterglow Skin by Patricia Romero
  • Invisible Jet Comics

Don’t miss this fun and flavorful neighborhood event—grab your glass and join the walk!

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West Portal Library Open House – April 26, 2025

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Jim Wollak

Come and celebrate the beautiful West Portal Branch and community during our annual open house on Saturday, 04/26/25 from 1-4 PM.  Visit and enjoy: 

  • Crafts with the Museum of Craft and Design
  • Balloon Twisting with Magic Bubbles and Balloons, 2-4PM
  • Musical performance by Cornelia, 3-4PM
  • Button Making
  • Free books for all ages!

Light refreshments will be served.

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Seismic Retrofit Grant Opportunity by 3/26/2025

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Jim Wollak
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As a neighborhood public service announcement, GWPNA is posting this to our website for your consideration. Please note that time is limited to register if you are interested in Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB)’s grant opportunity.

EBB intends to help communities prepare for the next big earthquake:

Closing soon: Open Registration closes March 26, 2025.

As a community leader, EBB helps prepare homeowners in your community for the next big earthquake with a code-compliant seismic retrofit, because in California, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the next big earthquake will hit. 

Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) is open through March 26, 2025. To register for up to a $3,000 seismic retrofit grant go to EarthquakeBraceBolt.com. Additional funds may be available for *income-eligible households. EBB is offering FREE marketing materials to share with your community about this opportunity. EBB has helped more than 29,000 homeowners seismically retrofit their homes, and create stronger communities, one house at a time.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at info@CaliforniaResidentialMitigationProgram.com or at 877-232-4300, and don’t forget to share EBB registration with your community.
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