Block Leader Binder
Table of Contents
Section One: Introductory Information
1.1 About the Program(PDF, 123KB)
1.2 Program Brochure(PDF, 438KB)
1.3 Volunteer Application
Section Two: Resources to Get Started
2.1 Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 76KB)
2.2 Neighborhood Contact Sheets: Examples(PDF, 138KB)
2.3 Introductory Letter: Template(DOCX, 20KB)
Section Three: Communication
3.1 Sample Email to Block Leaders(PDF, 100KB) - Block Leaders receive emails about new City programs and events
3.2 Sample Email from Block Leaders(PDF, 114KB) - Block Leaders pass on relevant news about new City programs and events
3.3 What/How are Block Leaders expected to Communicate?
Block Leaders receive emails on a variety of topics including City news, local volunteering opportunities, and hazards. Block Leaders are expected to pass this information on to their neighbors, serving to keep the community informed. If there are neighborhood concerns, questions, or areas of interest, Block Leaders should contact the Community Relations Coordinator or the appropriate authority (I.e. Police, Fire, 311). The Community Relations Coordinator is not a dispatcher and cannot file a crime report or request medical aid on a resident’s behalf. In life-threatening situations call 911.
In the event of disaster, a Block Leader’s first priority is always the safety of themselves and their household. With the permission of their neighbors, Block Leaders report their neighborhood’s status to their ARK or reporting location. If properly trained, Block Leaders may perform neighborhood assessments.
Always follow the instructions of emergency personnel. If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
Section Four: Block Parties
4.1 Block Party Application
4.2 Tips for a Successful Block Party - provided by two neighborhoods
Annual Block Party Keeps You Part of a Community(PDF, 130KB)
How We Plan for a Block Party(PDF, 134KB)
Section Five: Neighborhood Emergency Readiness
5.1 Home Emergency Checklist(DOC, 76KB)
5.2 Emergency Reporting Locations
5.3 Telephone Tips During an Emergency(PDF, 3MB)
5.4 Personnel & Equipment Resource Survey(PDF, 91KB)
5.5 Neighborhood Assessment Forms(XLSX, 16KB)
Section Six: GreenBlocks
6.1 About GreenBlocks
6.2 Cupertino Climate Challenge