COVID-19 Response Center
If you live in one of the 1,200 homes between Inverness and Lakeshore Drive, south of Sloat Boulevard and north of Lake Merced, you are a Lakeshore resident. Lowell High School, Lakeshore Elementary and the Lakeshore Plaza physically define our neighborhood. But our wonderfully diverse residents make Lakeshore come alive as a special place. We also care for each other, which is the mission of the Resilient Lakeshore program. There are risks to living in our geographic area. Disasters like earthquakes and fires are to be expected. Then there is the unexpected, like the coronavirus pandemic. The Resilient Lakeshore program is how we can be organized as a neighborhood to help each when challenges arise. Preparedness will ensure our most vulnerable residents are taken care of. The program is run by volunteers who live in the neighborhood. There is a role for everyone. Together we can ensure Lakeshore remains safe, healthy and resilient.
Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
How to stay informed about coronavirus:
- Text COVID19SF to 888-777 to receive text updates from City Hall.
- City Hall’s comprehensive coronavirus website provides up-to-date information and links to services, announcements and resources. Click here.
How to help your neighbors now and in the future:
- We are seeking volunteers for simple tasks like making wellness phone calls to seniors.
- We are seeking residents willing to serve as “block captains” to oversee activity on their street and immediate neighbors.
- Click here to learn more and sign up.
Background
Resilient Lakeshore was started in March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic and shelter in place order. While the pandemic was the immediate focus, Resilient Lakeshore will also plan for expected disasters like earthquakes.
Leadership
Cheryl Balestrieri, Meadowbrook Drive
Jessica Eng, Morningside Drive
Joel Engardio, Eucalyptus Drive
Afshin Fahimi, Country Club Drive
Kent Fong, Morningside Drive
Jennifer Jung, Meadowbrook Drive
Bo Kim, Inverness Drive
Sai Madhavan, Country Club Drive
Emily Murase, Clearfield Drive
Advisors:
Barbara Chionsini, Everglade Drive/Lakeshore Acres Improvement Club
Daniel Homsey, San Francisco Neighborhood Empowerment Network
Lee Hsu, Resilient West Portal
Vision
Harness and organize the goodwill and skills of Lakeshore residents who seek a safe and healthy neighborhood. We will work together to ensure everyone who lives in the Lakeshore neighborhood is accounted for and cared for during times of emergency.
Goals
- Identify “block captains” for every street in the Lakeshore neighborhood who will oversee preparedness plans in their immediate area.
- Publish a periodic newsletter to keep residents informed.
- Provide training to grow the resilient program and number of volunteers.
Plan
- Outreach
- Training
- Organization
- Communication
- Implementation
Projects
- Identifying and making wellness calls to seniors living in the Lakeshore neighborhood.
Neighborhood Empowerment Network is a cross sector cohort of city-wide resident leaders, community & faith based organizations, city agencies, private sector stakeholders, academic and philanthropic institutions that align their expertise, programs, technical and financial resources to advance the development of tools, resources and methods that empower communities to strengthen their capacity to advance their resilience goals.