Action Title Description
Building Resiliency and Connection on Your Block * SF - NERT

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in SF. 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 become members of a neighborhood response team.
Reducing Paved Surfaces on Your Property LA - Urban Acupuncture

Work in community to create permeable surfaces, while learning how to do it for your own home. Water LA provides free workshops on a range of strategies to help you build the knowledge and skills to retrofit for resilience at home using "urban acupuncture".
Eating Lower On the Food Chain SF - "Wet" Your Appetite

Learn how much water is needed to produce food, and create a menu that helps conserve water. This kid-friendly (school education) program is provided by the SF Department of the Environment.
Cooling Your House More Efficiently LA - Programmable Thermostat Program

LADWP is launching a new FREE central air conditioning servicing program beginning July 2016. It is for those who sign up for the Programmable Thermostat Program, and includes a free installation of a special programmable thermostat that can be used in LADWP's new demand response program - a highly impactful program for helping reduce electricity load at key peak times. Other items available in this AC optimization program, include:  air filter replacement, cleaning of outdoor coils, refrigerant charge check & adjustment, air flow check and adjustment and duct testing.  This program can be considered along with other home energy efficiency actions, such as insulation, fans and temperature regulating windows. 
Removing Hazardous Waste LA - Hazardous Waste

This link provides descriptions of the LA county  procedures for removing hazardous waste, along with contact information.
Having Emergency Plans and Supplies for Animals LA - Animal Services - Emergency Preparedness

This resource provides information on how to manage evacuation of pets in LA in the event of an emergency.
Reducing Your Household Waste SF - Recycle Where?

Looking for a place to recycle that that unwanted couch or collection of batteries that you’ve accumulated? Use this helpful resource to find the highest and best use for unwanted items and locate the nearest drop off collection location or pick-up service.  This tool is provided by SF Environment and its Bay Area partners.
Helping Property Managers and Boards Adopt Water Stewardship Practices SF - PUC - Urban Watershed Stewardship Grants

This program offers grants for community-based projects which help manage stormwater using ecologically based strategies known as green infrastructure. The grants are based on the idea that small actions by community members can add up to large benefits for San Francisco’s watersheds and sewer infrastructure.

 
Cutting Emissions from Heating Palo Alto - Attic Insulation Rebate

Palo Alto residents can receive a $0.20 per square foot rebate when proper R-38 attic insulation is installed as a retrofit.  For example, a 1,000 square foot attic would be eligible for a $200 rebate. Visit the SmartEnergy website or call (650) 329-2241. Proper attic insulation can reduce heating and cooling needs by up to 30%. Since heating and cooling typically account for the largest amount of energy used in the average California home, you can save money year-round on your energy bills.  
Staying Clean with Less Hot Water California Legislation on Low-Flow Shower Heads

This article provides information on 2013 legislation that requires the sale of only low-flow shower heads. You may choose to order a low-flow showerhead online at High Sierra Showerheads. However regular retail stores are now required by law to stock low-flow showerheads as well.

 

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