What is a Block Action Team?
Founded by Los Altos resident Sherie Dodsworth in 2013, the Block Action Team (BAT) Program began as an initiative of Los Altos Community Foundation (LACF) to improve community preparedness levels and strengthen its ability to respond to disasters. Since 2014, LACF has trained 300 volunteer BAT leaders, with over 2,700 households (approximately 25% of the City of Los Altos) covered by a Block Action Team.
Today, BATs participate in activities to get to know each other, share resources, and create safer and more resilient neighborhoods. They work with Neighborhood Watch Captains for crime prevention, and with Community Emergency Response Team members (CERTs) and HAM radio operators to prepare for emergencies.
Los Altos Community Foundation hosts BAT training and information sessions for Los Altos residents each month.
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BATs are also eligible to apply for funding for neighborhood improvement initiatives.
Contact us if you have any questions.
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- BAT 14 members display their NEW emergency kits!
Block Action Teams
Getting Started
New BAT Leader training (October 20, November 17, or by request)
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Information
Inspiration Sessions: (December 5)
Preliminary Safety Assessment (PSA) & Emergency Information Reporting Site (EIRS) training for BAT Leaders (December 14)
Santa Clara County Fire Department Trainings (Personal Emergency Preparedness, etc.) (Los Gatos, October 9)
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training (Los Altos October 8–26)
HAM Radio Operation training (LAARES/RACES)
For more information on Block Action Teams please email Nadja Jackson or call 650-949-5908.
BAT Leaders Trained
300
Los Altos BAT Households
2,700