Stored at Fisherman’s Wharf is a trailer provided bythe Department of Emergency Management that contains materials to operate a shelter in a disaster. The trailer includes materials to run an incident Command station,

Below is a list of recommended supplies to keep in a backpack or duffle bag at your workstation in the event of an emergency (e.g. earthquake) that prevents tenants from leaving the building for an extended period of time.

• Flashlight - preferably a crank type that does not require batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Hand Sanitizer
• Moist Towelettes
• 3 8-oz bottles of water
• Granola bars - enough for 3 days
• 3-5 days of prescription medications
• Change of clothing - pants, shirt, socks
• Shoes - flat rubber soled shoes
• Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
• Ziploc bags
• Towel/washcloth
• Tylenol/Aspirin
• Copy of your Family Emergency Plan which includes contact numbers
• Any special dietary needs
• Extra pair of eye wear
• Gloves, travel blanket
• Small amount of money - $5 in change/bills
• Be sure to review the contents every 6 months and change out any outdated food and medications as required.

Bringing in the best seafood catches from the Bay has been a Fisherman’s Wharf tradition for over one-hundred years, but PIERsafe has recently been utilizing a different kind of “fish net.” Short for Fisherman’s Wharf Network, FISHNET is a radio contact system that was established to facilitate emergency communication among the many hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers that make up the Fisherman’s Wharf area.

Every Tuesday at 12:00pm, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management sounds a siren to test their Outdoor Warning System.   FISHNET participants use this signal as an opportunity to conduct a weekly radio roll call, in which all locations check in to confirm that their radios are in working condition and that they are receiving incoming transmissions.

In the event of an area-wide emergency, FISHNET will play a critical role in strategic communication between different organizations throughout the Wharf. If your organization is interested in purchasing a radio or currently has access to one and would like to join FISHNET, please contact PIERsafe Coordinator Reuel Daniels to learn more.

Current Fishnet Radio participants are:

• PIER 39
• The Sheraton Hotel
• Blue & Gold Fleet
• The Argonaut Hotel
• The American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Ghirardelli Square
• The Tuscan Inn
• The Wharf Inn
• Red & White Fleet
• Scoma's Restaurant
• the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
• S.F Maritime National Historic Park
• The Port of San Francisco
• Williams Sonoma

PIERsafe is a committee in the FWCBD whose goals are:

• Creating an emergency and preparedness plan for the community
• Recruiting new community members to become NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) certified
• Holding an emergency response training exercise within the participation of businesses and residents in the Fisherman's Wharf community participating
• Increase the involvement from the community in the PIERsafe program

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in San Francisco. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of personal preparedness and prevention. The training also includes hands-on disaster skills that will help individuals respond to a personal emergency as well as act as members of a neighborhood response team.

NERT was created in direct response to the aftermath that followed the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. In the event of another major disaster, it is highly likely that first responders will be overwhelmed, leaving many citizens on their own for the first 72 hours or longer after the emergency.  The goal of NERT is to teach as many San Franciscan's as possible that, with basic training,  they can make a difference in the lives of their families and others when, not if, they are affected by a disaster large or small.

The only requirements to become a NERT volunteer are being at least 18 years old and having a desire to become active in the community. NERT provides individuals with the opportunity to become a member of an elite group of trained citizen first responders who can help save lives. The skills acquired at NERT will help to develop self-confidence and peace of mind, and will make these volunteers valuable assets to their families, coworkers, and neighbors.

NERT Training is held at Fisherman’s Wharf twice a year.  NERT training is also offered in other locations around the city throughout the year. To get a complete listing and to register, please go to the SFFD website.  

The full NERT training consists of six class sessions that are approximately three hours each. NERT Training is free to anyone who lives or works in San Francisco.

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