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Immigrant Heritage Month
Assistant Deputy Dir. Janet Follings, Luis Sarabia Hernandez-CIT Award recipient, Coordinator Evora Heard- CIT Working Group Member  
Large group photo on a stage during a Crisis Intervention Team Awards ceremony. Dozens of public safety personnel stand in several rows holding award certificates. A projection screen behind them reads “Crisis Intervention Team Awards,” and U.S. flags are displayed on either side of the stage. A photographer kneels in the foreground capturing the group portrait.
Luis receiving his award from Chief Lew (Lt. Donald Anderson in the background managing the awards)
June is National Safety Month. Get prepared to be safe!
Person writing in a notebook while a bearded dragon lounges across a laptop keyboard. A pet disaster preparedness webpage open, highlighting planning and preparedness with pets in mind.
Colorful hand-lettered 'Caribbean American Heritage Month' in a circle with palm leaves and ocean waves.
Hand-painted rainbow brushstrokes frame the word PRIDE! in rainbow letters, with 'June 2026,' 'Live with Pride,' and the SF Department of Emergency Management logo.
You're more prepared than you think
Make A Plan
Text your ZIP CODE to 888-777 to receive real time emergency alerts. AlertSF is a service managed by the City and County of San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.
A large red EMS appreciation poster hangs on a wall, covered with handwritten thank-you notes and signatures from dispatchers. Messages express gratitude for the dedication, long hours, and lifesaving work of EMS professionals. Medical-themed graphics, including a stethoscope, syringe, and ambulance icons, decorate the poster.
A festive EMS Week appreciation station inside an emergency operations center features a blue-and-white balloon arch framing a “Happy EMS Week” sign. Long tables are filled with snacks, drinks, fruit, and grab-and-go treats for EMS personnel. Dispatch workstations and monitors surround the setup, highlighting a workplace celebration honoring emergency medical staff.
Video of SFPD’s visit to DEM’s 911 dispatcher floor
Nicholas Koo, EMS. Community Paramedicine Award. Nicolas founded the San Francisco Life Line Project, which gives residents cards with their demographic and medical information so first responders can provide faster, more appropriate care. He also partners with the American Heart Association to create CPR and 911 education content for non-English speaking communities.
Dispatcher Timothy Au. Dispatcher Award. When a caller reported an unresponsive woman foaming at the mouth, Timothy calmly guided them through CPR step-by-step until responders arrived. His steady, precise instructions helped the patient survive.
Graphic promoting the “2026 EMS Awards Ceremony.” Event details: Monday, May 18th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Main Library, 100 Larkin St, Koret Auditorium. The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Emergency Medical Services Agency seal on a dark blue background.
Poster for a San Francisco Emergency Preparedness Conference announcing, “Less than 2 days left.” It outlines a full day of learning and connection, including workshops, a community panel, and a session on psychological first aid. The bottom section introduces panelists Valerie Tulier-Laiwa, Langstyn Avery, Aaron Yen, Susana Rojas, and Mike Vuong. Design features warm gold tones, cloud shapes, and a Ready4All logo with Sutro Tower.
Graphic promoting the “2026 EMS Awards Ceremony.” Event details: Monday, May 18th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Main Library, 100 Larkin St, Koret Auditorium. RSVP by May 13th at https://bit.ly/2026EMSawards. Includes a QR code and the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management EMS Agency seal on a dark blue background.
Ready4All is designed to be a practical resource-driven experience. Preparing together. Resilient together. Emergency preparedness conference.
Stay hydrated. Drink water before you feel thirsty. Stay cool California.
Next Week! May 13, 2026. 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. The Foundry 1425 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103. A free full-day conference from the SF Department of Emergency Management--and it's built for you. Lunch included. Preparing together. Resilient together. Emergency preparedness conference.
Graphic promoting the “2026 EMS Awards Ceremony.” Event details: Monday, May 18th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Main Library, 100 Larkin St, Koret Auditorium. RSVP by May 13th at https://bit.ly/2026EMSawards. Includes a QR code and the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management EMS Agency seal on a dark blue background.
Now, Go Gear Up.
Roger Roger
Jewish American Heritage Month
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Poster with bold headline “Stronger organizations create stronger communities.” Advertising Ready4All, a San Francisco emergency preparedness conference for community leaders and government partners. Features “Preparing together. Resilient together.” and a Golden Gate Bridge-themed Ready4All logo.
Graphic promoting the “2026 EMS Awards Ceremony.” Event details: Monday, May 18th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Main Library, 100 Larkin St, Koret Auditorium. RSVP by May 13th at https://bit.ly/2026EMSawards. Includes a QR code and the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management EMS Agency seal on a dark blue background.
Text your zip code to 888-777 to receive real time emergency alerts. AlertSF is a service managed by the City and County of San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. For more info, visit sf.gov/AlertSF.
Varies satellite images of rivers, lakes, sea, and park around the world spelling out "READYSF"
A woman standing next to an encased World Cup championship trophy in front of a Coca-Cola red backdrop that reads "FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour".
Sign up by texting your zip code to 888-777. AlertSF.